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AI demand sparks open-ended PCB material shortage as suppliers expand capacity over 3-4 years

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AI demand sparks open-ended PCB material shortage as suppliers expand capacity over 3-4 years

AI and high-performance computing are pushing PCBs toward higher layer counts and denser, higher-performance materials. Key suppliers of copper-clad laminates, copper foil and drill bits are launching capacity expansions spanning the next 3-4 years.

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