Investment Rating - The report rates the industry as "stronger than the market" [2] Core Insights - The semiconductor testing equipment for SoC is entering a structural growth phase, driven by the increasing complexity and testing intensity of SoC architectures due to advancements in smartphone processes [4] - The advanced process (5/4/3/2nm) is expected to account for 51% of smartphone SoC shipments in 2025, an increase of 8 percentage points year-on-year [4] - The report suggests focusing on companies involved in ATE/SoC testing machines and related components such as probe cards and temperature control systems [4] Summary by Sections Industry Performance - During the week of November 3-7, 2025, the Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.82%, while the mechanical equipment sector decreased by 0.15%, ranking 22 out of 31 in the Shenwan industry classification [8] - The best-performing sub-sector was refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, which rose by 4.47% [10][12] Valuation Trends - The mechanical equipment sector's PE-TTM valuation decreased by 2.12% this week, with the top three sub-sectors showing significant increases: laser equipment (+39.17%), other automation (+35.86%), and industrial control equipment (+14.4%) [16] - The lowest-performing sub-sectors included engineering components (-8.86%) and instruments and meters (-3.83%) [16] Key Developments - The humanoid robot IRON, developed by XPeng Motors, is set for mass production by the end of 2026, featuring advanced capabilities and a high degree of human-like interaction [4] - The low-temperature systems for nuclear fusion are emerging as a new growth area for deep cooling gas and equipment technology, driving demand for related equipment [4]