Summary of the Conference Call for Jiechang Drive Company Overview - Jiechang Drive is expected to achieve over 4 billion yuan in revenue and approximately 500 million yuan in profit for the year 2025, continuing the growth momentum from Q4 2024, driven by market share expansion and new business development [2][3] Industry Insights - The linear drive control system is widely applied across various sectors including: - Office: Approximately 2.4 billion yuan in revenue for 2024 - Medical: Around 400 million yuan - Smart Home: Nearly 200 million yuan - Industrial: Close to 200 million yuan - North America: Contributing 900-1,000 million yuan in revenue - Europe: Over 400 million yuan - Asia-Pacific: Dominant market region [2][5] Demand Outlook for 2025 - Chemical sector expected to grow by over 10% - Medical sector anticipated growth of around 10% - Smart home revenue projected to reach 250-300 million yuan - Industrial sector growth expected to exceed 30% - Automotive sector growth is rapid but from a small base, estimated at 50-80 million yuan for 2025, and over 100 million yuan for 2026 [2][6] Tariff Risk Management - Jiechang Drive has established production bases in Malaysia and the USA, covering 90% of North American revenue, mitigating tariff risks - The 10% tariff in Malaysia is borne by customers, and the proportion of North American revenue is decreasing, making tariff risks manageable [2][7] LED Subsidiary Integration - The integration of the LED subsidiary has been completed, with provisions made, and the Jack factory is expected to close in 2025, marking the last year of losses - Full control of the supply chain is anticipated from 2026, with profitability expected by 2027 [2][7] Robotics Sector Development - Steady progress in the robotics field, with linear actuators and ball screw technology nearing completion - Plans to release new products and engage with downstream customers, alongside discussions with OEMs for customized R&D and production [4][9] Satellite Transmission Technology - Development in the satellite transmission field is progressing slowly, with ongoing improvements based on self-developed technology - The Dragon Xiaoshui demonstration project is still in its early stages, with potential product showcases in the future [10] Cost Efficiency Improvements - The switch from grinding to turning processes for the core components of planetary roller screws is expected to significantly reduce costs and improve efficiency - The expected price for complete actuators is between 1,000 to 2,000 yuan, reflecting the cost advantages of the new surface treatment technology [12]