With Open AI releasing GPT-5 and NVIDIA launching a new generation of AI chips, the global demand for AI computing power has shown exponential growth. Data indicates that the global AI server market size will exceed 97 billion US dollars by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of over 40%. As a core component of AI servers, the market demand for PCB (Printed Circuit Board) has also surged, especially high-end HDI (High-Density Interconnect) boards, which have become key components in AI servers and data centers due to their high wiring density and low loss characteristics.
The Key Role of Air Compressors in PCB Manufacturing
PCB manufacturing is a highly precise process that has extremely strict requirements for the production environment and auxiliary equipment. Compressed air, known as the "fourth major energy power" in PCB factories, plays an irreplaceable role in various production links. From drilling, exposure, etching to final testing,almost every production step requires clean, dry, and pressure-stable compressed air support.
In PCB manufacturing, compressed air is mainly used in four key areas: driving pneumatic tools (such as high-precision drilling), cooling equipment (to prevent overheating of precision equipment), cleaning components (removing tiny particles), and automated control (driving robotic arms and conveyor systems). Especially in the production of multi-layer boards and HDI boards, the requirements for the quality of compressed air are more stringent. Taking the drilling process as an example, the aperture on modern PCB boards has been reduced to 0.1mm or even smaller. If compressed air contains oil or moisture, it is easy to cause problems such as increased drill bit wear and rough hole walls, directly affecting product yield.
However, traditional air compressor systems have high energy consumption, accounting for 15%-35% of the total electricity consumption in factories. How to optimize the energy consumption of air compressors has become the key for PCB enterprises to reduce costs and increase efficiency!
Helping PCB Enterprises Successfully Achieve Green Manufacturing
Shantou Chao Co., Ltd. focuses on the research, development, production, and sales of high-end special printed circuit boards (PCBs). It mainly produces high-frequency and high-speed boards, high-performance HDI boards, high-end automotive electronic boards, and carrier-like boards and other new special printed circuit boards.
At the beginning of 2025, the customer started an energy-saving upgrading and transformation plan, and the air compressor, known as the "electric tiger", was one of the important upgrading projects. After investigation and professional communication with Jaguar engineers, it was finally decided to adopt the Jaguar ZLS475-2iC two-stage compressor solution.
WupingTechnology Co., Ltd. is a high-end precision manufacturing enterprise specializing in PCB (Printed Circuit Board) laser drilling processing. It was introduced by the Yanqian Town Government in 2025, and the project is located in Wuping, Fujian. The project was officially put into operation in July 2025. At present, the Jaguar air compressor equipment has been delivered to the site and debugged.
Towards Better, Towards the Future
At present, PCB manufacturing is developing towards higher precision, higher density, and higher reliability. The popularization of 5G communication, artificial intelligence, and IoT devices has driven the demand growth for high-frequency and high-speed PCBs, substrate-like packages (SLP), and flexible circuit boards. These high-end products have more stringent requirements for the production environment, and accordingly, put forward higher standards for the cleanliness, stability, and intelligence of the compressed air system.
With the advancement of the country's "dual carbon" goals and the implementation of the "Action Plan for Green and Low-Carbon Development of the Manufacturing Industry (2025-2027)", the pressure of energy conservation and consumption reduction in the PCB industry will continue to increase. As one of the essential key equipment in production, the compressed air system has huge potential for energy efficiency optimization!
The explosion of AI computing power has not only promoted the development of chips and servers but also driven the upgrading of the entire industrial chain. In recent years, Jaguar air power systems have continuously optimized their product lines, including piston machines, micro-oil screw machines, oil-free screw machines, vacuum pumps, centrifuges, blowers, magnetic suspension centrifugal air compressors, etc., which are suitable for various gas usage scenarios. Industries with extremely high requirements for gas include the pharmaceutical industry, PCB industry, lithium battery industry, food packaging, etc.
In the future, Dongya Machinery Jaguar Air Compressors will continue to increase investment in innovative research and development, optimize and enrich product lines, and help more PCB enterprises achieve efficient, low-carbon, and intelligent production.
