Recently, Jingsheng Mechanical and Electrical made a significant announcement. On September 26, its first pilot line dedicated to processing 12 - inch silicon carbide substrates was officially up and running at its subsidiary, Zhejiang Jingrui SuperSiC. This achievement is a game - changer, as it positions Jingsheng Mechanical and Electrical among a select group of global companies. These companies have not only managed to conduct independent research and development but have also achieved 100% localization of equipment throughout the entire production process, starting from crystal growth and ending with inspection.

This breakthrough is propelling China from a position of merely “keeping up” to one of “leading the charge” in third - generation semiconductor substrate technology. The pilot line encompasses every step of the production process. It includes crystal processing, cutting, thinning, chamfering, grinding, polishing, cleaning, and inspection. At each stage, domestically produced equipment and independently developed technologies are put to use. Core equipment, such as high - precision thinning machines, chamfering machines, and double - sided precision grinding machines, are all developed in - house by the company. These pieces of equipment boast industry - leading performance.

The operational milestone reached by this pilot line is of great significance. It not only mitigates the risk of critical equipment bottlenecks but also establishes a new standard for cost - effectiveness and efficiency in downstream industries. This, in turn, will speed up the technological adoption in areas like new energy vehicles, smart grids, and 5G communications.