SIASUN(SZ:300024)2025-09-07 16:19Summary of Conference Call on Precision Bearings in Humanoid Robots Industry Overview - The global high-end bearing market is dominated by eight multinational companies, which hold a 70% market share, with annual revenues exceeding $50 billion each [8][9] - Chinese bearing companies are smaller in scale and face urgent domestic substitution needs, particularly in materials and heat treatment technologies [1][7] Key Points on Cross Roller Bearings - Cross roller bearings have high technical barriers, with few large-scale manufacturers globally, primarily located in Japan and Germany [1][4] - The global sales of cross roller bearings were approximately $520 million in 2022, expected to reach $730 million by 2028, with an annual growth rate of about 3% [1][9] - Major manufacturers include Japan's THK, IKO, NSK, and Germany's Schaeffler [9] Technical Challenges and Developments - The core technical barriers for cross roller bearings include deformation resistance, grinding precision, rigidity, lifespan, and rotational smoothness [4][5] - Domestic suppliers have made progress in replacing some high-end brands from Germany and Japan but need to enhance automation in assembly processes [5][6] - The manufacturing process for cross roller bearings is complex, involving forging, CNC machining, and precision grinding, which is still not fully achieved in China [6][7] Market Dynamics and Competition - The domestic bearing industry faces challenges in material quality and heat treatment, with high-end materials often imported from Japan [7] - The average revenue of the top ten Chinese bearing companies is only $6 billion, accounting for less than 10% of the global market [8][11] - Price competition is fierce, but technology remains a critical factor for success [10][11] Custom and Standard Products - Cyberbox Industrial Technology has developed micro harmonic bearings, achieving a profit margin of about 35% for standard products and up to 100% for custom products [12][16] - The company has broken Japan's Harmonic Technology's monopoly in micro harmonic bearings and is collaborating with various clients for testing and customization [12][16] Future Prospects and Innovations - The humanoid robot market requires various types of bearings, with a single robot potentially using up to 36 different components [2][3] - Cyberbox is exploring lightweight bearing technologies, including double-row tooth bearings and steel-aluminum composite materials [21][24] - The company is also involved in projects related to laser radar and injection molding machine bearings, indicating a diversification of applications [15][20] Conclusion - The high-end bearing market, particularly for humanoid robots, presents significant growth opportunities, but challenges in technology and competition remain [1][8][11] - Continuous innovation and collaboration with international partners will be essential for domestic companies to enhance their market position and product quality [11][12][18]