长江商报消息 ●长江商报记者 徐阳 科创新源主要业务为高分子材料产品及热管理系统产品的研发、生产及销售，产品可广泛应用于通信、 电力、传统家电及汽车、新能源汽车、储能和数据中心等领域。其中高分子材料业务以公司、公司控股 子公司无锡昆成及芜湖祥路为主要实施主体，热管理系统业务以公司控股子公司瑞泰克和全资子公司创 源智热为主要实施主体。 2025年上半年，科创新源实现营业收入5.41亿元，较上年同期增长43.90%；营业利润2367.15万元，较 上年同期增长405.78%；归母净利润1760.40万元，较上年同期增长520.71%；扣非净利润1445.39万元， 较上年同期增长262.25%。 科创新源表示，2025年上半年，公司营业收入较上年同期大幅增长，主要系本报告期内麒麟电池、神行 电池等一批新型电池不断推广应用，带动公司新能源汽车动力电池散热液冷板业务快速增长；归母净利 润较上年同期大幅增长，主要系本报告期内新能源汽车动力电池散热液冷板业务及海外通信业务快速增 长，带动公司盈利能力大幅改善。 得益于公司业务的快速增长，科创新源（300731.SZ）取得了亮眼的成绩。 根据半年报，2025年上半年，科创新 ...

Core Viewpoint - The demand for cooling solutions is increasing due to the rising power density of AI chips and servers, with liquid cooling expected to replace air cooling as the mainstream solution by 2026, reaching a market size of $8.6 billion globally [2][3]. Group 1: Liquid Cooling Market Dynamics - The global AI liquid cooling market is projected to grow rapidly, with a forecasted market size of $8.6 billion by 2026, driven by the increasing power density of AI chips and servers [2][3]. - The power density of AI servers is expected to exceed 1MW per cabinet by 2029, highlighting the need for efficient cooling solutions [2][3]. - The liquid cooling market in China is anticipated to grow by 67% year-on-year in 2024, reaching $2.37 billion, with a CAGR of 46.8% from 2024 to 2029 [3][42]. Group 2: Advantages of Liquid Cooling - Liquid cooling systems offer higher cooling efficiency and reduced system power consumption compared to traditional air cooling, making them a preferred choice as power density increases [2][22]. - The cooling efficiency of liquid cooling is significantly higher than that of air cooling, with water's thermal conductivity being over 23 times greater than that of air [22]. - Liquid cooling allows for higher density deployment of computing units, reducing the physical space required and improving overall system performance [22][25]. Group 3: Industry Trends and Developments - Major cloud service providers are significantly increasing their capital expenditures, with the top four North American cloud companies expected to reach $366.1 billion in total capital expenditures by 2025, reflecting strong demand for AI infrastructure [7]. - Companies like Alibaba and ByteDance are ramping up investments in AI and cloud computing infrastructure, with Alibaba planning to invest over $50 billion in these areas over the next three years [8]. - The liquid cooling technology is being rapidly adopted by leading server manufacturers, with companies like Supermicro and HPE launching liquid-cooled server solutions [41][43]. Group 4: Liquid Cooling Technology Types - Liquid cooling can be categorized into indirect contact (cold plate cooling) and direct contact (immersion and spray cooling), with cold plate cooling being the most mature and widely adopted technology [3][30]. - Cold plate cooling systems are expected to lead the market due to their minimal impact on existing infrastructure and superior cooling performance compared to air cooling [3][30]. - Immersion cooling, while offering the best cooling performance, presents higher technical challenges and is still in the exploratory phase [3][30]. Group 5: Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings - Liquid cooling systems can significantly reduce energy costs in data centers, with potential savings in operational costs due to lower energy consumption compared to air cooling systems [25][29]. - The total cost of ownership (TCO) for liquid cooling solutions is expected to be lower than that of air cooling, as they can reduce the need for additional cooling equipment [25][29]. - As data center energy efficiency becomes a regulatory focus, liquid cooling solutions are positioned to meet stringent PUE requirements, enhancing overall energy utilization [17][20].

Group 1 - The stock price of Intel Technology closed at 22.71 yuan on August 15, with an increase of 0.73 yuan, representing a rise of 3.32% [1] - The trading volume on that day was 94,341 hands, with a transaction amount of 213 million yuan [1] - Intel Technology is engaged in the research, production, and sales of liquid cooling radiators and is located in Zhejiang Province, listed on the ChiNext board [1] Group 2 - On August 15, the company announced the election of Zhou Gaofeng as the employee representative director of the second board of directors [1] - The company held its 16th meeting of the second board of directors on the same day to review related proposals [1] - The company stated on its investor interaction platform that its liquid cooling radiator products have begun sales but have not yet been applied in the data center sector [1] Group 3 - On that day, the net inflow of main funds was 9.9715 million yuan, accounting for 0.8% of the circulating market value [1] - Over the past five trading days, the cumulative net outflow of main funds was 80.5151 million yuan, representing 6.48% of the circulating market value [1]

Group 1 - Huawei's new AI SSD products are set to launch, which can effectively reduce inference costs by over 30% [1] - The AI SSD products have high requirements for stacking technology and active cooling, with one company being the only domestic producer capable of mass-producing HBM3 compatible substrates, while two other companies may provide active cooling products [1] - The penetration rate of liquid cooling in AI computing servers is expected to increase from 20% in 2025 to 50% in 2028, with leading manufacturers actively positioning themselves, and four companies have already gained a certain market share in their respective liquid cooling technology fields [1]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the telecommunications industry [4] Core Insights - Major cloud providers are increasing capital expenditures to enhance data center capabilities and liquid cooling technologies, driven by AI demand [2][3] - AI-driven growth is evident in the financial results of leading companies like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, with significant revenue and profit increases reported [1][23] Summary by Sections Financial Performance of Major Companies - Google reported FY25Q2 revenue of $96.428 billion, a 14% year-over-year increase, with net profit rising 19% to $28.196 billion. Google Cloud revenue grew 32% to $13.6 billion [1][23] - Microsoft achieved FY25 revenue of $281.724 billion, a 14.93% increase, with net profit of $101.8 billion, up 16%. Microsoft Cloud revenue increased by 21% to $106.266 billion [1][34] - Meta's FY25Q2 revenue reached $47.5 billion, a 22% increase, with net profit growing 36% to $18.3 billion [1] - Amazon reported FY25Q2 revenue of $167.7 billion, a 13% increase, with AWS revenue at $30.87 billion, up 18% [1] Capital Expenditure Trends - Google plans to increase its 2025 capital expenditure from $75 billion to $85 billion, focusing on servers and data centers [2][29] - Microsoft reported FY25Q4 capital expenditure of $24.2 billion, with a total of $88.2 billion for the fiscal year, a 58.35% increase [2][37] - Meta's capital expenditure for FY25Q2 was $17 billion, a 100% increase, with expectations for FY25 to be between $66 billion and $72 billion [2] AI and Data Center Developments - The AI hardware performance is experiencing exponential growth, with significant advancements in training and inference capabilities [3][6] - The global data center market is projected to exceed $108.6 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.9% [6] - Liquid cooling technology is gaining traction, with the global market expected to surpass 200 billion yuan in 2025 [6] Market Overview - The telecommunications sector is outperforming the broader market, with a projected growth trajectory [4] - The report highlights the importance of AI in reshaping marketing processes and driving revenue growth across various sectors [31][32]

Group 1 - The overall Server market is stabilizing, with ODMs focusing on AI Server development, particularly with NVIDIA's new Blackwell platform products [1] - TrendForce estimates that Blackwell GPUs will account for over 80% of NVIDIA's high-end GPU shipments this year [1] Group 2 - North American CSP giant Oracle is expanding its AI data centers, benefiting companies like Foxconn, Supermicro, and Quanta [2] - Supermicro's growth this year is primarily driven by AI Servers, having secured some GB200 Rack projects [2] - Quanta has successfully expanded its GB200/GB300 Rack business due to collaborations with major clients like Meta, AWS, and Google, along with Oracle orders [2] - Wiwynn is deepening its partnerships with Meta and Microsoft, expecting performance growth in the second half of the year, focusing on ASIC AI Servers [2] Group 3 - The expansion of AI data centers will be crucial for the scaling of the liquid cooling industry [2] - Liquid cooling solutions are increasingly being adopted for high-end AI chips, with new data centers incorporating "Liquid Cooling Ready" designs to enhance thermal management efficiency [2] Group 4 - Liquid cooling is becoming a standard configuration for high-performance AI data centers, driving demand for cooling components [4] - Fositek has begun shipping components for the GB300 platform, competing with Danfoss in the supply of quick connectors for AWS ASIC liquid cooling [4] - Auras is actively entering the data center liquid cooling market, with its business becoming a core growth driver, serving major clients like Oracle, Supermicro, and HPE [4] - Auras has started supplying liquid cooling products to Meta, establishing a foundation for future participation in the GB200 platform's liquid cooling supply chain [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is maintained as "Buy" [2] Core Views - The company is expected to achieve a significant increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, with estimates ranging from 583 to 663 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 157% to 193% [7] - The price of refrigerants continues to rise, supported by strong demand and improved industry dynamics, which is expected to enhance profitability [7] - The company has launched an employee stock ownership plan to boost employee motivation and long-term development [7] - The company is actively expanding into the liquid cooling and robotics sectors, with established partnerships and initial revenue generation from these new business lines [7] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Total revenue is projected to grow from 12,199 million yuan in 2024 to 16,965 million yuan in 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 10.1% [6] - The net profit attributable to the parent company is forecasted to increase from 1,415 million yuan in 2025 to 2,137 million yuan in 2027, reflecting a strong growth trajectory [6] - The earnings per share (EPS) is expected to rise from 0.47 yuan in 2025 to 0.71 yuan in 2027 [6] Business Developments - The company has established a joint venture to focus on integrated liquid cooling solutions, leveraging its capabilities in core materials and components [7] - The company has entered the humanoid robotics market, achieving initial revenue and securing significant orders for its products [7] - The production capacity for laminated and formed foils is steadily increasing, benefiting from the growing demand in the data center and energy storage sectors [7]

Group 1: Company Overview and R&D Investment - The company positions technological innovation as its core competitiveness, maintaining a certain proportion of investment in basic research and core technologies based on business development needs [1] - R&D investment has shown a declining trend over the past three years, with future allocations to be dynamically optimized based on market feedback, technological advancements, and financial conditions [1][2] Group 2: Semiconductor Business - The semiconductor product capacity utilization rate is currently low, with revenue primarily dependent on smart card business; future plans include increasing capacity utilization and revenue from semiconductor packaging materials [2] - In 2024, semiconductor and packaging materials are expected to account for approximately 10% of total revenue, with significant revenue growth anticipated in Q1 2025 [2] Group 3: Profitability and Market Strategy - Different semiconductor products exhibit varying gross profit margins, with lead frames around 20% and copper bases reaching 20%-30% [2] - The company aims to promote high-performance products like copper needle-type heat dissipation bases to leading power module clients, adjusting order volumes based on client project timelines [2] Group 4: Smart Safety and Super SIM Card Business - The smart safety business focuses on digital information security, targeting transportation safety applications with multiple patents and a high industry entry barrier [3] - The super SIM card business leverages long-term experience in smart cards, showing advantages in speed, convenience, and system integration, with stable partnerships established with major domestic operators [4][5] Group 5: Liquid Cooling Technology - The liquid cooling products utilize self-developed high-performance manufacturing processes, showing advantages in structure integration, thermal conductivity, and pressure resistance [5] - The company is preparing for mass production of liquid cooling products, with market demand driven by AI servers and high-performance computing [6][7] Group 6: Future Plans and Market Position - The company plans to continue optimizing product structure based on market demand, focusing on semiconductor packaging materials, digital and energy thermal management, and smart safety technologies for new growth points [10] - Future liquid cooling business will explore chip-level thermal management solutions, aiming for deep applications in high-performance computing and advanced packaging [9][10] Group 7: Risk Management - The company acknowledges potential technical, market, and application validation risks in new business and product development, emphasizing the importance of timely information disclosure in compliance with legal regulations [10]