As demand surges for AI, HPC, and high-speed communications, the PCB industry is entering a new phase of advanced innovation. Chinese PCB manufacturers are aggressively moving into the AI server and HDI segments, seizing the opportunity through technical breakthroughs, expanded capacity, and ambitious market expansion.
Riding a wave of demand driven by AI smartphones, servers, ASICs, optical transceivers, and networking gear, Taiwan-based IC testing firm Sigurd Microelectronics is scaling up investment to expand its advanced testing capacity and R&D operations. General Manager Charles Yeh noted that the AI boom has significantly accelerated chip testing needs and fueled top-line growth.