https://gridtochip.site/parts/servers-racks-and-integration/copper-clad-laminate-and-pcb-materials News and posts about Copper-clad laminate & PCB materials on GridToChip https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261022PD216/pcb-supply-chain-apple-google-materials.html Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:11:00 GMT PCB manufacturers are increasing sustainability efforts due to AI and HPC demand for better boards, despite facing challenges with renewable power costs and supply chain emissions measurement. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261021PD229/pcb-materials-capacity-expansion-hpc-ccl.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:41:00 GMT The demand driven by AI and HPC is pushing PCBs towards higher density, causing an ongoing shortage of materials like copper-clad laminates, copper foil, and drill bits. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261021PD236/pcb-equipment-transmission-demand.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:08:54 GMT The increasing need for higher data rates in AI servers is driving the upgrade of PCBs with more layers and better materials, creating high demand for advanced backdrilling equipment to maintain signal integrity. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261021PD204/pcb-zhen-ding-infrastructure-high-end-communications.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 03:35:00 GMT Zhen Ding Technology displayed its latest advancements in AI server infrastructure and high-speed optical communication PCBs at the TPCA Show 2026. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261021PD217/topoint-pcb-materials-demand-quartz.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 02:05:00 GMT Topoint Technology is increasing its capacity for advanced PCB drilling services to meet the growing needs of AI, HPC, and high-speed applications, showcasing support for materials like ABF substrates and quartz cloth. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261020VL220/substrate-pcb-supply-chain-wistron-hpc.html Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:35:39 GMT Industry experts noted that close cooperation among packaging, substrate, PCB, and assembly manufacturers is crucial to overcome the technical hurdle of package-to-board integration driven by AI and HPC demands. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261020PD200/zhen-ding-development-talent-pcb-technology.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:42:24 GMT Four companies, along with National Central University, are investing in a talent development program focused on advanced printed circuit boards and industry growth. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261014PD200/kingboard-ccl-pcb-price-increase-2026.html Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:58:30 GMT Kingboard Laminates has announced a 15% price increase for its thin-cloth laminates and prepreg materials, marking the eighth hike in 2026. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261013VL214/pcb-ccl-ic-substrate-laminate-revenue-taiwan.html Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:47:03 GMT Taiwanese suppliers of high-layer count PCBs and IC substrates are experiencing a widening growth gap despite the overall boom in AI server demand. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261008VL211/doosan-ccl-investment-manufacturing-pcb.html Thu, 08 Oct 2026 03:01:14 GMT Doosan is increasing its focus on the Chinese market as the prices for copper-clad laminate (CCL) continue to rise. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261006PD227/pcb-it-materials-electronics-investment.html Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:12:11 GMT China's 15th five-year plan aims to elevate the role of printed circuit boards (PCBs) within the artificial intelligence supply chain. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261005PD230/bangkok-flood-pcb-manufacturing-production-taiwan.html Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:14 GMT Flooding in Bangkok is causing logistics disruptions for Taiwan-based PCB manufacturers operating in Thailand. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20261002PD228/nvidia-rubin-pcb-testing-ai-server.html Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:57:48 GMT Nvidia is considering using PTFE and HC materials to develop glass-free PCBs for its upcoming Rubin Ultra architecture. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260925VL206/anthropic-infrastructure-hardware-revenue-capacity.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:20:19 GMT Akamai plans to invest $5.5 billion to expand its cloud infrastructure and server capacity following a $11.6 billion, seven-year agreement with Anthropic. (DigiTimes) https://gridtochip.site/blog/potd-2026-09-22-copper-clad-laminate-and-pcb-materials Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Part of the day: Copper-clad laminate & PCB materials — what it does, why AI changes demand for it, and who makes it. https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260917PD235/expansion-ccl-ventec-kunshan-laminate.html Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:15:29 GMT Ventec International Group is expanding its factory in Kunshan, China, to meet demand for AI and high-density interconnect materials. (DigiTimes) https://www.hpcwire.com/off-the-wire/nsf-launches-microelectronics-initiative-for-ai-hpc-and-advanced-communications Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:45:56 GMT The NSF announced an initiative to help U.S. manufacturers transition low-dimensional semiconductor technologies into advanced microelectronics for AI and HPC. (HPCwire) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260918VL217/doosan-ccl-demand-capacity-expansion.html Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:43:25 GMT Doosan is making its largest investment to expand copper-clad laminate (CCL) production in South Korea and China due to rising demand from AI accelerators, network switches, and optical modules. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260917PD222/materials-capacity-2026-pcb-demand.html Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:20:12 GMT Nan Ya Plastics is expanding its role in high-end electronic materials, particularly printed circuit board materials, in response to increasing AI hardware demand. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260917VL204/huawei-ai-agent-demand-infrastructure-2035.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:53:45 GMT Huawei predicts that AI agents will generate 90% of token traffic by 2035, requiring substantial growth in computing, networking, storage, and power infrastructure. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260916PD222/ccl-taiwan-nvidia-infrastructure-revenue.html Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:30:00 GMT Increased AI server adoption is driving demand for advanced, multi-layered copper-clad laminates (CCLs), benefiting Taiwanese manufacturers like EMC and TUC. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260914VL221/ccl-revenue-pcb-taiwan-demand.html Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:35:00 GMT Copper-clad laminate (CCL) makers showed stronger revenue performance compared to PCB and IC substrate suppliers due to increased server demand and favorable pricing. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260910PD202/exports-taiwan-electronics-2025-ai-server.html Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:23:08 GMT Taiwan reported that electronic parts exports reached a record high of $32.22 billion in August 2026, with integrated circuits and printed circuit boards seeing significant growth. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260907PD200/foxconn-electronics-revenue-demand-sales.html Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:32:44 GMT Foxconn reported sharp revenue increases due to continued demand for AI servers and related cloud and networking hardware, suggesting the global supply chain remains supported. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260902PD200/2025-macronix-international-water-2024-fab.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:28:44 GMT Macronix reported that it achieved significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and committed to investing NT$780 million in sustainability initiatives for 2025. (DigiTimes) https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20260902PD240/zhen-ding-ai-server-infrastructure-pcb.html Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:50:00 GMT Zhen Ding has introduced 1.6T optical modules and 34-layer AI server boards designed for next-generation AI infrastructure. (DigiTimes)