2026-02-27 02:20Summary of Conference Call Notes Company and Industry Overview - The focus is on Dazhu Laser, a leading platform for laser equipment, which is expected to benefit from the upgrade of consumer electronics and the expansion of AI computing PCB production [1][2]. Core Insights and Arguments 1. Dual Resonance Driving Growth: The company's growth is driven by a "dual resonance" effect, where innovations in AI hardware (represented by Apple) lead to upgrades in materials and processes, as well as investments in new equipment. Concurrently, the AI computing infrastructure pushes for upgrades in PCB towards higher layers, higher density, and new materials, resulting in longer process chains and increased precision processing requirements [1][2]. 2. AI Hardware Innovations: The innovation cycle at Apple is expected to restart, leading to increased equipment investment due to changes in manufacturing processes. This includes advancements in metal components, 3D glass, heat dissipation, battery structures, and optical components, which will increase the demand for laser cutting, welding, marking, and precision micro-processing equipment [2]. 3. 3D Printing Trends: The trend towards lightweight and integrated structures in manufacturing is expected to make additive manufacturing (3D printing) an important process route. The complexity of structures produced through metal 3D printing necessitates higher demands for laser and precision processing equipment, creating a new demand chain for "additive equipment + post-processing equipment" [2]. 4. AI Computing Expansion: The expansion of AI servers and switches, along with bandwidth improvements, will require PCBs to achieve higher layers, higher density, and stricter processing precision. This will increase the demand for high-end drilling, back drilling, slotting, and fine processing equipment [2][3]. 5. Profit Elasticity from Product Structure Upgrades: As trends in SLP (Substrate-like PCB), advanced packaging, and high-end material upgrades progress, the increased processing difficulty will drive demand for high-end equipment like ultra-fast lasers, leading to potential profit elasticity from product structure upgrades [3]. Other Important Insights - Dazhu Laser's accumulated experience in supporting top-tier clients and its engineering delivery capabilities position it advantageously in the market [2]. - The continuous advancement of 3D printing-related business is expected to open up new growth opportunities for the company [2].