FREUDENSTADT, Germany, March 11, 2026 — SCHMID Group (NASDAQ: SHMD), a prominent global provider of advanced wet process equipment for the electronics manufacturing sector, has secured a purchase order valued in the lower two-digit millions of USD. This order comes from a leading Asian high-end PCB manufacturer for a new HDI multilayer production line. These systems are set to support the fabrication of next-generation AI server boards and high-performance computing (HPC) platforms, a rapidly expanding segment within the electronics industry.
The client is a top-tier high-technology PCB producer in China, with substantial involvement in global hyperscale and data center infrastructure markets. The order includes multiple wet process systems specifically designed for high-layer-count HDI multilayer boards, addressing the increasing complexity and reliability demands of AI and HPC hardware.
Driven by the swift expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, next-generation server boards necessitate higher layer counts, more compact structures, and significantly improved yield stability. This trend is generating robust demand for precisely controlled wet processing technologies capable of delivering consistent quality, high throughput, and superior process stability at an industrial scale.
SCHMID’s advanced wet processing InfinityLine H+ and InfinityLine V+ platforms are robust solutions, specifically engineered to fulfill these requirements, enabling manufacturers to reliably produce high-density multilayer server boards utilized in AI accelerators, data center networking hardware, and HPC systems.
Statement from Roland Rettenmeier, Chief Sales Officer, SCHMID Group
“The explosive growth of artificial intelligence infrastructure is profoundly reshaping the global landscape for PCB and advanced electronics manufacturing. AI server boards and HPC platforms are driving HDI multilayer technology to unprecedented levels regarding layer count, precision, and reliability.
With this substantial order, SCHMID once again demonstrates its strong standing as a crucial equipment provider for top PCB manufacturers serving these challenging markets. Our exceptionally stable, high-quality wet process equipment solutions, InfinityLine H+ and InfinityLine V+, empower our clients to scale their production while upholding the essential process control and yield performance needed for next-generation computing infrastructure.”
SCHMID has established a solid reputation within the global high-end PCB and substrate sector for supplying robust, high-precision wet processing equipment that integrates process stability, high throughput, and superior production quality. These attributes are becoming progressively vital as the industry expands its manufacturing capacity for AI data centers, advanced networking hardware, and high-performance computing systems.
The recently ordered equipment is slated for installation in the customer’s advanced production facility, where it will facilitate high-volume manufacturing for global technology leaders active within the AI and HPC ecosystem.
As the global demand for AI infrastructure intensifies, SCHMID continues to solidify its position as a technology partner, underpinning the manufacturing foundation of the digital and AI-powered economy.
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About SCHMID Group
SCHMID Group stands as a global frontrunner in delivering solutions for the high-tech sector, encompassing electronics, photovoltaics, glass, and energy systems. With headquarters for SCHMID N.V. and Gebr. SCHMID GmbH located in Freudenstadt, Germany, the company was established in 1864. It presently employs over 800 individuals globally and maintains technology centers and manufacturing facilities in various locations, including Germany and China, alongside numerous worldwide sales and service points. The Group specializes in crafting bespoke equipment and process solutions for diverse industries, such as electronics, renewable energy, and energy storage. Our comprehensive system and process solutions for producing substrates, printed circuit boards, and other electronic components guarantee state-of-the-art technology, high yields at reduced production expenses, optimal efficiency, superior quality, and sustainability through environmentally conscious manufacturing methods.
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