Digitimes October 20, 2026 By DIGITIMES neutral

AI server demand lifts Tongtai drilling orders through 2027

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Tongtai Machine & Tool said it had order visibility for its printed circuit board (PCB) drilling equipment through the end of 2027 as AI infrastructure demand increased pressure on high-end board production. The Taiwan-based machine tool maker presented its latest solutions at the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association Show 2026, highlighting CCD high-precision drilling machines and an unmanned drilling-station system for AI server boards and IC substrates.

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AI server demand lifts Tongtai drilling orders through 2027

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