来源：财中社 近日，最大的电子纸显示解决方案供应商东方科脉赴港IPO。 何为"电子纸"？上至Kindle墨水屏，下至商超的电子纸标签，全都离不开这家黑白配色的电纸书模组 商。 小小墨水屏背后，元太科技垄断市场 虽然在模组领域市占率第一，但东方科脉的生产基本仰仗于其供应商元太科技。招股书显示，东方科脉 的所有电子墨水薄膜全部来自元太科技。而剩余的供应商则主要为集成电路等次要电子元件。 2022-2024年及2025年上半年，公司向前五大供应商的采购金额分别为8.3亿元、6.9亿元、7.6亿元及6亿 元，分别占总采购额的89.6%、90.2%、78.4%及78.7%。其中2023-2024年以及2025上半年，最大供应商 元太科技的采购额均占比约50%。2025年上半年，公司采购元太科技金额达到4亿元，占比51.6%。 根据灼识咨询，东方科脉在全球商用端智能物联电子纸显示解决方案厂商中位居第一，拥有26.3%的全 球市场占有率。 "电子纸"为人熟知，主要用于护眼的墨水屏阅读器屏幕，其优势除了护眼外，更大的优点在于"省电"。 电纸书阅读时是不耗电的，只有在翻页时才需要消耗电量，故而电纸书阅读器续航持久，也因此电子纸 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the rapid growth and innovation in the electronic paper industry, driven by low power consumption and eye-friendly features, with significant market expansion expected in the coming years [2][5][10]. Group 1: Market Growth and Trends - By the first half of 2025, global electronic paper module shipments are projected to reach 260 million units, representing a 54% year-on-year increase [2]. - The electronic shelf label (ESL) module shipments are expected to grow by 56% year-on-year, while electronic paper tablets are anticipated to increase by 25% [2]. - The global electronic paper industry market size surpassed $5 billion in 2024, with total shipments nearing 400 million units, and is expected to grow to 460 million units in 2025, reflecting a 21% year-on-year growth [7][8]. Group 2: Technological Advancements - The core feature of electronic paper technology is its "dual-stable" characteristic, which allows for static display without power consumption, making it a key choice for low-carbon displays [5]. - E Ink's electrophoretic technology has evolved from black-and-white capsules to color micro-cup technology, achieving breakthroughs in color display [5]. - The electronic paper price tags have completed the transition from three colors to four colors, entering a stable delivery phase [7]. Group 3: Application Expansion - The electronic paper industry is entering a high-speed development phase, with significant applications in retail, education, and consumer electronics [7][10]. - In the retail sector, major players like Walmart are transitioning to electronic price tags, significantly boosting new retail shipments [7]. - The commercial display market is expected to see a surge in large-sized color products, with brands like Samsung and Sharp actively entering the market [10]. Group 4: Future Projections - The electronic paper industry is anticipated to exceed $10 billion in market size in the coming years, driven by the acceleration of color technology penetration and commercial display market expansion [10]. - The market share of electronic paper tablets is projected to surpass that of new retail electronic price tags for the first time, reaching 54% in the first half of 2025 [8].

Core Insights - The exit of Kindle from the Chinese e-book market has created a significant opportunity for domestic brands like Hanwang Technology to fill the void and innovate in the electronic paper industry [1][3][10] Market Opportunities - The Chinese electronic paper market is expected to experience explosive growth, with projected shipments of electronic paper tablets reaching 3.1 million units by 2025, reflecting a growth rate exceeding 30%, significantly higher than the global average of 9.3% [3] - The digital reading market in China is also expanding, with revenue expected to reach 66 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for half of the publishing industry, supported by a user base of 670 million and a total of 63 million works [3] Industry Standards and Ecosystem Development - The establishment of market standards is underway, including quality grading for electronic paper readers and eye protection norms, leading the industry towards a more standardized development path [4] - The electronic paper industry is evolving from a niche market to a mainstream segment, with a focus on multi-modal interaction and AI applications to enhance user experience and productivity [7][9] Technological Advancements - The industry is undergoing a critical transition from black-and-white to color electronic paper, with challenges such as insufficient oxide backplane production capacity and high costs of high-voltage driver ICs [6] - Companies are collaborating to enhance production capabilities and reduce costs, with a focus on full-color, flexible, and large-size electronic paper technologies [6] Scene Expansion - Electronic paper is expanding its applications from reading to office and educational environments, with products like Hanwang's color office tablet M10C targeting light office scenarios [4][5] - The integration of AI in educational tools, such as the Xiaoyuan Learning Machine, is enabling personalized learning experiences, showcasing the potential for electronic paper in educational settings [5] Ecosystem Collaboration - The electronic paper industry is moving towards a collaborative ecosystem that includes advancements in processors, multi-modal interaction, and AI applications, which are essential for achieving annual sales exceeding 100 million units and entering a trillion-yuan market [7][9] - The industry is still in its early stages compared to smartphones and PCs, necessitating the establishment of unified platforms and standards to accelerate development [9]

Company Overview - Company specializes in the research, design, production, and sales of customized liquid crystal displays and electronic paper display modules, including monochrome LCDs, TFT LCDs, capacitive touch screen modules, and electronic paper display modules in various colors [1] - The company adopts a customized strategy focusing on niche markets, engaging deeply in product R&D and design to meet market changes and demands [1] Global Expansion - The company maintains a global development strategy and has established a regional business foothold in Vietnam through a subsidiary, aiming to enhance local operational capabilities and optimize product and service structures [2] - The Vietnam facility currently has four electronic paper production lines in mass production, with two additional lines expected to commence production this month [2] Market Outlook - The electronic paper market is projected to experience stable growth in the coming years, driven by advancements in technology towards larger sizes, color displays, high resolution, fast refresh rates, and flexibility [3] - Increased consumer acceptance and demand for electronic paper products, particularly in smart retail, smart office, and smart education sectors, will further promote sustainable digital development [3] Financial Performance - In 2024, the company's revenue reached 724 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.01%, indicating effective market expansion [3] - Net profit for the same period was 16.79 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 27.82% [3] Future Growth Drivers - The primary growth driver for the company is expected to be the electronic paper business, which saw a revenue increase of 142.84% in 2024, accounting for 34.15% of total revenue [4] - The company plans to enhance R&D investment in LCD modules and electronic paper products, explore existing markets, and expand into emerging markets [4] - The current policy environment is favorable for mergers and acquisitions, and the company is open to integrating upstream and downstream enterprises that can enhance the value of its industrial chain [4]