PCB is the printed circuit board,whose main function is to make all kinds of electronic components form a predetermined circuit connection to play the role of relay transmission.Almost all electronic devices use PCB,so PCB is also called"the mother of electronic system products".With the promulgation of the Outline for the Development of China's Integrated Circuit Industry,China's integrated circuit industry has entered a fast lane of rapid development,and the PCB industry has also flourished under its driving force.According to a survey by the China Statistical Database,the total output value of the global PCB market reached 54.2 billion US dollars in 2016,and is expected to grow to 60.4 billion US dollars by 2021,with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 2.2%.The PCB industry emerged in Europe and America,but has been continuously shifting to Asia in the past two decades.Data shows that the total output value of PCB in Asia accounts for more than 80%of the world's output value,and the output value of PCB in Chinese Mainland accounts for about 50%of the world's total output value.China has become the world's largest PCB production base.
　　From the perspective of development potential,from 2016 to 2021,the PCB industry in mainland China will continue to grow,with an expected annual compound growth rate of 3.4%,ranking first in the world.The PCB industry in Japan,North America,and Europe will face industrial recession,with compound annual growth rates of-2.5%,0.2%,and-1.9%,respectively.In Chinese Mainland,Shenzhen is an electronic information manufacturing base,as well as a distribution center for various electronic components,and has become a procurement center in the global electronic manufacturing market.In order to promote industrial transformation and upgrading and make every effort to build"Shenzhen"into a"global circuit board procurement center",Reed Exhibitions Group,Shenzhen Circuit Board Industry Association,Taiwan Circuit Board Association and China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Electronic Information Industry Branch devoted themselves to building the"2017 Fourth Shenzhen International Holdings International Circuit Board Procurement Exhibition"(CS Show 2017)from August 29 to August 31,2017.
　　Emerging industries driving sustained growth of PCB industry
　　The development of the PCB industry cannot be separated from the market opportunities brought by the rise of emerging industries.At the beginning of this year,the National Development and Reform Commission released the"Guiding Catalogue of Key Products and Services in Strategic Emerging Industries"(2016 version),which includes five major fields and eight industries,including the new generation information infrastructure industry,high-end equipment manufacturing industry,new energy industry,energy conservation and environmental protection industry,and new energy vehicle industry.Among them,artificial intelligence and digital creative industries have entered the guiding catalogue list for the first time.The sub category of new energy vehicles has also been expanded from the original category of"pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles"to three categories:"new energy vehicle products","charging,swapping,and hydrogenation facilities",and"production testing equipment".According to the goals set in the"13th Five Year Plan for the Development of National Strategic Emerging Industries",by 2020,the added value of these strategic emerging industries will account for 15%of the gross domestic product,and the output value of five new generation information technology,high-end manufacturing,biology,green and low-carbon,and digital creativity will reach 10 trillion yuan.
　　According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology,in the first quarter of this year,the overall operation of China's electronic information manufacturing industry continued the stable and positive development trend since the second half of 2016.The added value of the electronic information manufacturing industry above designated size increased by 14.9%year-on-year,accelerating by 6.3 percentage points year-on-year.Among them,the production of the communication equipment industry has maintained double-digit high-speed growth.In the first quarter,48.389 million mobile phones were produced,an increase of 8.5%year-on-year,including 35.866 million smartphones,an increase of 11.4%,accounting for 74.1%of the total mobile phone production;The production growth rate of the computer industry continues to rebound,and the export situation has improved.In the first quarter,65.7 million microcomputer devices were produced,an increase of 2.1%,including 39.03 million laptops,an increase of 10%.The momentum of hot industries such as the Internet of Things,smart homes,and robots is not decreasing.According to international consulting agencies,by 2020,there are expected to be 25 billion smart devices worldwide,with 15 billion smartphones,2 billion tablets,and 1 billion consumer electronics;By 2021,the total output value of China's smart home industry will exceed 290 billion yuan;The promulgation of"Made in China 2025"takes the development of the robot industry as a national strategy.It is estimated that in the next five years,the annual output of self owned brand industrial robots will reach 100000 units,the annual output of six axis and above industrial robots will reach 50000 units,and the annual sales revenue of service robots will exceed 30 billion yuan.In the past two years,more and more preferential policies from central and local governments have been tilting towards strategic emerging industries.In addition to traditional tax incentives and central and local financial support,new supporting policies and related industry funds are also constantly being released.Policy support and the vigorous development of enterprises targeting emerging industries will bring more growth opportunities to the PCB market.
　　Factory automation drives PCB industry towards intelligence
　　In the early development of China's electronics industry,labor costs were relatively low,while automation equipment technology was relatively expensive.The vast majority of factories chose a low-cost labor cost model in pursuit of short-term benefits.Nowadays,automation technology is gradually maturing,and labor costs are constantly increasing.With the decline of product processes and profits,automation is one of the most effective means to reduce costs and increase profits.In recent years,we have seen the gradual introduction of factory automation processes into the PCB industry.Automated production can save labor costs,improve product yield,reduce work intensity,and effectively and reasonably arrange production to achieve effective coordination of various processes and optimal factory operation.
　　The production line with a large amount of repetitive labor is not only detrimental to the physical and mental health of workers,but also brings huge management pressure to the factory due to the large number of employees.The upgrading of automation technology and the introduction of intelligent manufacturing have promoted the rapid deployment of automation in PCB production lines.The Internet of Things plays a crucial role in the process of upgrading PCB factories to intelligence.By utilizing Internet of Things technology,frontline data information such as control components,production components,and automated production lines in PCB manufacturing factories can be collected,enabling PCB factory managers to make more intelligent decisions based on data information,thus approaching production concepts such as smart factories and intelligent manufacturing.In this process,the Internet of Things can also be combined with the Internet and connected to the supply and demand chains of PCB manufacturing factories.Managers or operators can adjust the production plans of factories in a timely manner according to the changing market demands of the external environment,achieving flexible production and manufacturing,ultimately improving the responsiveness and production efficiency of factories,and reducing the risk of resource waste.From the perspective of the Auto-Extreme technology launched by Asus,this fully automated PCB production line not only eliminates manual operating costs,but also improves the efficiency and accuracy of machine installation of components compared to manual labor.
　　PCB needs to be produced quickly and energy-efficient and environmentally friendly
　　With the rapid development of the PCB industry,competition within the industry is becoming increasingly fierce.Carrying out energy conservation and consumption reduction can help enterprises reduce production costs and improve their competitiveness.The energy conservation of PCB enterprises can only be improved overall by relying on technological progress and green development,especially innovative PCB production processes.
　　PCB enterprises also need to find the right transformation points for energy conservation and emission reduction,such as promoting digital inkjet printing technology to replace screen printing,and using 3D printing technology to replace PCB electronic circuit etching can reduce a lot of pollution;The energy consumption of compressed air by most manufacturers accounts for 20%-35%of the total power consumption.By saving energy through compressed air,the energy-saving effect of the PCB industry can be doubled;Intensify efforts to take effective measures in the PCB electroplating process,adopt energy-saving electroplating power sources,and improve electroplating efficiency;Promoting efficient and energy-saving motors in PCB enterprises,technological transformation of PCB production equipment,and innovative energy-saving models are expected to achieve a power saving effect of about 20%.To achieve green manufacturing in the PCB industry,it is necessary to promote laws and regulations,guide policies,establish standards and norms,and create an atmosphere of corporate social responsibility;At the same time,it is also necessary for industry organizations to play a role,unite and lead enterprises,collaborate with each other,and achieve coordinated development;Finally,we must abide by market rules and leverage the role of market mechanisms in allocating resources.
　　Similar to other manufacturing industries,PCB factories and PCB buyers also need a bridge for face-to-face interaction.Shenzhen International Holdings International Circuit Board Procurement Exhibition(CS Show 2017)provides one-stop PCB/FPC procurement services for enterprises,promotes face-to-face exchanges between buyers at home and abroad and PCB manufacturers,promotes the transformation of China's PCB industry from factory to market,from manufacturing to innovation and breakthrough,and shows Chinese circuit board enterprises'strong process strength,fast response speed,high-quality technical services,as well as smart production of circuit boards,green energy conservation The latest breakthroughs and development directions in new technologies,processes,materials,etc.The exhibition was held at the same time and in the same place as the famous electronics manufacturing exhibition"NEPCON South China"in South China,sharing 48000 high-quality buyer resources,creating a smooth cooperation platform between circuit board manufacturers and the electronics industry chain,and also an innovative,environmentally friendly and intelligent display platform for circuit equipment and raw material manufacturers.