Core Insights - The 2025 Bay Area Semiconductor Industry Ecological Expo showcased significant technological breakthroughs in core equipment and key components, highlighting the path towards the localization of the semiconductor equipment industry in China [1] - The collaboration among various products and companies indicates a shift from isolated efforts to a comprehensive approach in achieving domestic substitution across the entire semiconductor supply chain [1] Equipment and Technology - Several core devices from companies listed on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board demonstrated industrialization achievements, such as the wafer-to-wafer hybrid bonding equipment from Tuojing Technology, which has already been delivered in bulk to advanced storage and logic chip production lines [1] - Huahai Qingke exhibited multiple high-performance equipment products that meet advanced process requirements, with applications in AI chips and HBM stacked packaging [1] - The introduction of a one-stop gas demand solution and core products like gas distribution plates by Fuchuang Precision highlights the acceleration of domestic component and supporting equipment localization [3] Market Position and Competition - Companies like Zhongke Feicai and Xinyuan Micro, in collaboration with Northern Huachuang, showcased competitive products such as 12-inch etching machines and coating development equipment, directly competing with international giants [2] - Shengmei Shanghai presented innovative equipment for advanced packaging, including the world's first horizontal plating equipment, which supports the transition from wafer-level to panel-level packaging for AI chips [2] Industry Growth and Development - The total shipment volume of equipment from Sci-Tech Innovation Board companies exceeded 16,000 units in 2024, with an average R&D investment intensity of 16.3% in the first half of 2025, surpassing the median levels of the sector and A-shares [3] - The number of patents accumulated by these companies exceeded 4,000 by the end of June, indicating a strong focus on innovation and technology development [3] - Industry experts noted that with national and industrial policy support, semiconductor equipment companies have accelerated technological breakthroughs and scale deliveries, positioning themselves as the main force in domestic semiconductor production [4]