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Summary of Liquid Cooling Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The liquid cooling industry is experiencing accelerated growth, driven by increased demand from major tech companies like Meta and Google, particularly in AI investments [2][3] - Meta has raised its expectations for cabinet configurations in 2025 and 2026, which is beneficial for the liquid cooling and optical communication sectors [2][3] Key Developments - Meta's Minerva Cabinet: Configured with 32 self-developed ASIC chips, exceeding 30 kW power consumption, utilizing full liquid cooling and 800G optical modules, indicating a shift towards liquid cooling solutions [2][3] - OCP Conference Insights: - Infinera released a CDU that meets Google's standards, with a power capacity of 2 MW, potentially setting a new trend [4] - NV introduced a new adapter standard transitioning from UQD to MQD, showcasing rapid technological iterations in liquid cooling [4] - Eaton's acquisitions of Baode and Weidi reflect a trend towards full industry chain integration, emphasizing safety and stability [5] Market Challenges and Opportunities - The domestic liquid cooling market faces challenges, such as a zinc shortage in 2025, but is expected to see a significant surge in domestic computing power cards in 2026 [6] - The demand for liquid cooling is anticipated to rise due to increased power consumption from computing chips, making 2026 a potential breakout year for domestic liquid cooling solutions [6] - The energy storage sector has already adopted liquid cooling technology, and the rising AI power demand is expected to further boost this market [6] Future Market Outlook - The liquid cooling market has a promising outlook, with low penetration rates in 2025 but expected significant growth in 2026, particularly for new chips primarily utilizing liquid cooling [7] - Both domestic and international markets are projected to see substantial increases, with higher expectations for ASIC and NA series products [7] Competitive Landscape - Infinera: Holds a competitive advantage as the only global leader with a fully self-developed supply chain, serving major clients like NV, Google, Meta, and OpenAI [8] - Other companies poised to benefit from the liquid cooling industry's growth include Tongfei Co., Sihuan New Materials, Yilun Co., Kehua Data, Haichuan Co., and Shenling Environment, all of which are involved in various components of the liquid cooling supply chain [9]