智通财经APP获悉，群智咨询发文称，偏光片作为显示面板的核心光学组件，其供需关系和竞争格局受到全球显示产业格局的深度影响。 展望2026年，随着显示面板产能向中国大陆集中，偏光片行业也迎来了产业重构。重构中的全球偏光片市场竞争格局，将趋向"更集 中"、"更协同"的发展特点。头部厂商的合作已形成 "阵营化"的合作模式，核心厂商之间达成"战略合作 + 联合开发" 一体的深度协同模 式。 群智咨询预计，2026年偏光片供需动态平衡，偏光片价格有望趋于稳定。 一、中国大陆厂商主导全球产业重构，逐步形成双巨头竞争格局 随着显示面板产能向中国大陆集中，带动上游产业链聚集，中国大陆形成了围绕着显示面板为核心的产业链集群。在此背景下，偏光片 行业也迎来了产业重构，中国厂商积极参与并主导全球偏光片产业的重构，2021年杉金光电收购原LGC的偏光片产线并一举成为全球产 能最大的偏光片厂商;2025年三利谱并购住友部分产线并完成交割，带动其偏光片供应产能尤其在LCD TV领域的供应规模和份额显著增 长;恒美的资方昊盛集团收购了原SDI的产线，实现产能的跨越增长并成为全球第二大偏光片厂商。 群智咨询(Sigmaitnell)统计数据 ...

Core Insights - Anhui Hechen New Materials Co., Ltd. has completed over 100 million RMB in B-round financing, led by Guotai Junan Innovation Investment and CRRC Guochuang Fund, with participation from other institutions [1][2] - The raised funds will primarily be used for expanding production capacity of 8.6 generation blank mask plates and advanced semiconductor polishing pads, as well as increasing collaborative R&D efforts with strategic customers [1] Company Overview - Established in 2016, Hechen New Materials focuses on the R&D and production of new display and semiconductor precision polishing materials, including blank mask plates and polishing pads [1] - The company has completed the construction of a cleanroom production line with a ten-level cleanliness standard for G6 and G8.6 generation blank mask plates, with some products already in mass production [1][2] Market Position - Blank mask plates and CMP (Chemical Mechanical Polishing) pads are core materials in semiconductor manufacturing and display panel processes, traditionally dominated by Japanese and Korean companies, resulting in a low domestic production rate [1] - Since 2021, Hechen New Materials has been focusing on the localization of semiconductor display blank masks and advanced polishing pads, with some products already in mass production and key customers including QY Optoelectronics and Luy Optoelectronics [1] Project Development - The G8.6 generation blank mask plate project, which started in January this year, completed the installation of coating equipment in August and has begun debugging, expected to enhance the company's capacity and delivery capabilities in high-generation blank mask plates [2] Financing History - Hechen New Materials has completed multiple rounds of financing since its establishment, including 70 million RMB in A-round financing in December 2020, an undisclosed A+ round in July 2021, an undisclosed Pre-B round in April 2022, and the recent B-round financing of 100 million RMB in January 2023 [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the critical role of photomasks in semiconductor manufacturing, highlighting the technological challenges and market dynamics that affect China's chip industry, particularly in the context of US export restrictions and the need for domestic alternatives [2][3]. Group 1: Photolithography and Photomasks - Photolithography is a key process in chip manufacturing, where patterns from photomasks are transferred onto silicon wafers, directly impacting chip performance and power consumption [5][8]. - The precision required for photomasks has reached atomic levels, with line width errors needing to be controlled within 5 nanometers, equivalent to one ten-thousandth of a human hair [3][4]. - The photomask manufacturing process involves complex steps including CAM data processing, coating, exposure, development, etching, and inspection, with each step having stringent requirements [15][17]. Group 2: Technical Challenges in Photomask Production - The photomask manufacturing process faces significant challenges, including the need for precise environmental control during exposure, where temperature fluctuations can lead to position drift of up to 0.5 nanometers [18][19]. - Position accuracy between different layers of photomasks is critical, with requirements for 7nm processes needing alignment within 1.5 nanometers [19][20]. - Exposure control is vital, as deviations in exposure energy can lead to significant variations in line width, affecting the final product quality [20][28]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Trends - The global semiconductor materials market is projected to grow, with the photomask segment expected to reach a market size of approximately $5.4 billion by 2023, driven by increasing demand for advanced processes [49][50]. - The photomask market exhibits higher profit margins compared to flat panel displays, with advanced process photomasks showing significant improvements in profitability due to technological advancements [54][57]. - The shift of semiconductor manufacturing capacity to China is anticipated to increase domestic demand for photomasks, with projections indicating a rise in the number of 12-inch wafer fabs in the region [61][63]. Group 4: Photomask Industry Structure - The photomask supply chain is characterized by a heavy reliance on imports for key materials, with major suppliers located in Japan and Korea, leading to a significant domestic technology gap [42][44]. - The cost structure of photomasks is primarily composed of direct materials and manufacturing costs, with photomask substrates accounting for over 90% of direct material costs [46]. - The photomask industry is segmented into in-house production by wafer manufacturers and independent third-party suppliers, with the latter being more prevalent in mature process nodes [52].