Group 1 - The rapid development of AI computing power is driving the upgrade of PCBs towards high-frequency and high-speed applications, leading to an explosion in demand for specialty electronic fabrics [3][5] - Specialty electronic fabrics are high-performance woven materials that optimize chemical composition and manufacturing processes to achieve specific electrical, thermal, or mechanical properties, supporting high-frequency signal transmission and reducing energy loss [3][10] - The market for AI/HPC server PCBs (excluding packaging substrates) is expected to grow at a CAGR of 32.5% from 2023 to 2028, significantly higher than other sectors [3][10] Group 2 - Low-DK electronic fabrics, characterized by low dielectric constant (DK) and low dielectric loss (DF), are crucial for AI servers and data center switches, enhancing signal efficiency in high-frequency environments [10][11] - The demand for Low-DK fabrics is projected to grow rapidly in 2024, driven by the transition to low-dielectric PCBs in AI server architectures and the global data center upgrade [10][11] - The global Low-DK electronic fabric market is expected to exceed $200 million by 2025 and reach $530 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 18.7% [11][16] Group 3 - Quartz fiber fabric (Q fabric), a high-performance material, is expected to see strong demand growth due to its application in advanced packaging technologies for AI hardware and data center switches [12][19] - The third-generation low-dielectric electronic fabric, Q fabric, utilizes high-purity silica to achieve ultra-low dielectric constant and loss, presenting significant technical barriers to mass production [12][19] - The core mission of Low-CTE electronic fabrics is to address thermal management issues in advanced chip packaging, with demand surging due to the explosive growth of AI computing power [19][20] Group 4 - Domestic manufacturers are accelerating capacity expansion in the specialty electronic fabric sector, responding to the growing demand from AI computing power upgrades [22][24] - Key suppliers of specialty electronic fabrics include Japanese, Taiwanese, and mainland Chinese companies, with domestic firms rapidly increasing production capabilities to meet market needs [22][24] - The competitive advantage of specialty electronic fabric suppliers lies in their ability to quickly innovate product performance and scale up production [22][24]

Group 1 - The glass fiber market is expected to face supply-demand pressure in 2025, but price fluctuations will be limited due to enhanced consensus on price stability among companies [1] - From 2026 onwards, supply-demand relationships are expected to marginally improve as new supply is gradually digested and competition shifts towards high-value areas [1] - Investment strategies in the glass fiber industry will focus on two main lines: stable pricing for mid-to-low-end products and structural opportunities in high-end products like specialty electronic fabrics [1] Group 2 - The demand for glass fiber is projected to grow by 6.4% in 2025, driven by wind power installations and lightweight materials for new energy vehicles, despite a supply growth of 9.3% [2] - The ordinary electronic yarn market is expected to see steady growth, with demand projected at 151,000 tons in 2025 and 159,000 tons in 2026, reflecting a growth rate of 5.4% [3] - The competition in the glass fiber industry is shifting from low-end to high-end, with leading companies like China Jushi focusing on high-value segments and stabilizing cash flow through collaborative pricing strategies [4]