Summary of Liquid Cooling Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The global liquid cooling market is expected to reach 100 billion RMB by 2026 and potentially 200 billion RMB by 2028, driven by accelerated shipments of A4 chips to 200 billion RMB, indicating significant growth potential in the coming years [2][3] - The liquid cooling technology is rapidly evolving, with trends such as microchannel design and chip-integrated microfluidic cooling becoming prominent, leading to increased demand for customized products like liquid cooling plates and CDU (Cooling Distribution Units) [2][5][6] Key Players - InnoTek is positioned as a leading domestic player in the liquid cooling sector, benefiting from large orders from Meta and its technological advantages, which are expected to help maintain its leading position [2][4][12] - Other domestic companies are actively entering the global liquid cooling market through OEM partnerships, indicating a competitive landscape [4] Market Dynamics - The liquid cooling market is in a high-growth phase, with a projected market size of approximately 10 billion RMB in 2024 and a penetration rate of less than 10%. The market is expected to grow tenfold in the next two to three years and potentially twentyfold in three to four years [3] - Major manufacturers like Meta are expected to start large-scale adoption of liquid cooling solutions by early 2026, which will drive demand for cabinet-level liquid cooling solutions [9][10] Industry Value Chain - The liquid cooling industry value chain includes critical components such as liquid cooling plates, CDU, piping, and connectors. Liquid cooling plates and CDU account for approximately 30% to 40% of the total value, while connectors represent about 10% [7] - High technical barriers exist in the connector segment, which requires ensuring leak-proof performance during multiple insertions and removals [7] Domestic Opportunities - Domestic companies have significant opportunities in the global ASIC supply chain, especially as NVIDIA is more willing to introduce new suppliers due to existing suppliers facing capacity issues [8] - If domestic companies capture 20% of the global market, they could generate revenues of 40 billion RMB and profits of 8 billion RMB; capturing 40% could lead to revenues of 80 billion RMB and profits of 16 billion RMB, with a potential market capitalization increase of 500 billion RMB [8] Future Growth Drivers - The domestic liquid cooling industry is expected to see a significant increase in market share, with various segments such as switches and optical module connectors gradually adopting liquid cooling technology [11] - Companies like InnoTek and Eaton Electronics have secured orders, with noticeable revenue growth anticipated by Q4 2025 [11] Company-Specific Insights - Dingtong Technology is expected to benefit from increased penetration of IO liquid cooling connectors and rising demand for internal connectors in cabinets, projecting high revenue and gross margin growth in 2026 and 2027 [17] - Dingtong's growth logic revolves around the transition from air cooling to liquid cooling in AI data centers, significantly increasing the value of their connectors [14] - Yidong Electronics has recently expanded into GPU liquid cooling plate business, generating stable revenue with optimistic projections for future orders [18][19] Conclusion - The liquid cooling industry is poised for rapid growth, driven by technological advancements and increasing adoption by major tech companies. Key players like InnoTek, Dingtong Technology, and Yidong Electronics are well-positioned to capitalize on these trends, with significant revenue and market share growth expected in the coming years [2][12][18]