Group 1 - The semiconductor equipment sector is crucial for chip manufacturing, with increasing demands due to the evolution of chip processes [1][3] - At the Semicon China conference, the company showcased numerous new products, including etching, diffusion, thin film, and measurement equipment [3] - The company is addressing challenges in semiconductor manufacturing, such as transistor size reduction and RC delay, by developing advanced technologies [4] Group 2 - Key challenges in chip manufacturing include diverse materials, high step coverage, and the need for smaller critical dimensions in metal interconnect processes [4] - The company proposed three solutions: new materials, advanced lithography combined with non-optical techniques, and 3D architecture [4] - The application of new technologies may increase process complexity by approximately 20%, necessitating improvements in energy control precision and hardware response speed [4] Group 3 - The company is also leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency through hardware and algorithm investments [5] - A report from SEMI predicts that despite a significant drop in investment for new computing chip manufacturing equipment in China by 2025, it will still lead globally with an investment of $38 billion [5] - Global semiconductor equipment investment is expected to grow by 2% this year, reaching $110 billion, driven by increased spending on tools for manufacturing AI chips [5]