1. From the well-known variety of “cloud” appliances to “net” technology, and from the popularization of new concepts to the interconnection of technology, the innovation in the smart home appliance industry continually generates PCB market demand from these concepts. As a crucial component of PCB products in smart home appliances, the development of controller solutions is constantly advancing, making a significant contribution to the smart evolution of home appliances.
2. Currently, the concept of “humanization” has been introduced in areas of PCB products such as kitchen appliances and small household devices. The humanized functional design of water heaters enhances convenience, energy efficiency, and comfort; induction cookers now feature appointment timing, heat preservation, and child locks, making them more user-friendly; and tea sets include functions like dry burn prevention and automatic water shutoff, improving the tea-making experience. In summary, “humanization” has become the ultimate research and development direction for various home appliance PCB products.
1. As an essential upstream sector of home appliances, the intelligent controller industry for home appliances is evolving alongside the development of the domestic home appliance market. It has differentiated itself from the home appliance manufacturing industry and emerged as a distinct sector. Currently, smart controllers are widely used in both large and small home appliances; however, many appliances still rely on switches or mechanical program controllers. There is significant growth potential for smart controllers in the home appliance sector. According to the China Household Electrical Appliances Association, in 2009, about 40% of refrigerators produced in China utilized electronic intelligent control technology, with this proportion projected to rise to 60% by 2015. Similarly, the proportion of fully automatic washing machines employing electronic intelligent control technology was about 51%, expected to reach 80% by 2018. In the small home appliance sector, the current usage rate of smart controllers is around 30%, indicating substantial future growth potential.
2. In recent years, several smart home appliance controller companies in China have emerged, showcasing professional development, design capabilities, experimental testing proficiency, and process manufacturing expertise. Some of these companies specialize in inverter air-conditioning controllers. Currently, domestic appliance intelligent controller enterprises tend to focus on intelligent controllers for specific appliances or series and primarily serve a few appliance manufacturers. This has led to a fragmented market with independent divisions and some degree of misplaced competition. Despite this, the situation remains dynamic and evolving. Companies continuously strive to acquire new customers and develop chips for emerging applications to expand their market share.
3. The domestic appliance intelligent controller industry is generally in its early stages of development. Many intelligent controller companies are relatively small and less robust. To capitalize on competitive opportunities and gain a first-mover advantage, these companies often focus on specific products as their entry points, channeling resources into the research and development of particular PCB products. Through persistent efforts, they gradually develop technical advantages in their products. Additionally, in the early stages, these companies often deal with a limited customer base and face high expectations from home appliance manufacturers, who require highly customized products. Over time, these companies build up their advantages in PCB products, which then become their “core products.”
4. Following initial development and accumulation, smart PCB controller solution providers for home appliances have begun to cultivate their own “core customers” and “core PCB products.” Through long-term cooperation with these core customers, they establish mutually dependent strategic partnerships that are both enduring and stable.
2. Currently, the concept of “humanization” has been introduced in areas of PCB products such as kitchen appliances and small household devices. The humanized functional design of water heaters enhances convenience, energy efficiency, and comfort; induction cookers now feature appointment timing, heat preservation, and child locks, making them more user-friendly; and tea sets include functions like dry burn prevention and automatic water shutoff, improving the tea-making experience. In summary, “humanization” has become the ultimate research and development direction for various home appliance PCB products.
1. As an essential upstream sector of home appliances, the intelligent controller industry for home appliances is evolving alongside the development of the domestic home appliance market. It has differentiated itself from the home appliance manufacturing industry and emerged as a distinct sector. Currently, smart controllers are widely used in both large and small home appliances; however, many appliances still rely on switches or mechanical program controllers. There is significant growth potential for smart controllers in the home appliance sector. According to the China Household Electrical Appliances Association, in 2009, about 40% of refrigerators produced in China utilized electronic intelligent control technology, with this proportion projected to rise to 60% by 2015. Similarly, the proportion of fully automatic washing machines employing electronic intelligent control technology was about 51%, expected to reach 80% by 2018. In the small home appliance sector, the current usage rate of smart controllers is around 30%, indicating substantial future growth potential.
2. In recent years, several smart home appliance controller companies in China have emerged, showcasing professional development, design capabilities, experimental testing proficiency, and process manufacturing expertise. Some of these companies specialize in inverter air-conditioning controllers. Currently, domestic appliance intelligent controller enterprises tend to focus on intelligent controllers for specific appliances or series and primarily serve a few appliance manufacturers. This has led to a fragmented market with independent divisions and some degree of misplaced competition. Despite this, the situation remains dynamic and evolving. Companies continuously strive to acquire new customers and develop chips for emerging applications to expand their market share.
3. The domestic appliance intelligent controller industry is generally in its early stages of development. Many intelligent controller companies are relatively small and less robust. To capitalize on competitive opportunities and gain a first-mover advantage, these companies often focus on specific products as their entry points, channeling resources into the research and development of particular PCB products. Through persistent efforts, they gradually develop technical advantages in their products. Additionally, in the early stages, these companies often deal with a limited customer base and face high expectations from home appliance manufacturers, who require highly customized products. Over time, these companies build up their advantages in PCB products, which then become their “core products.”
4. Following initial development and accumulation, smart PCB controller solution providers for home appliances have begun to cultivate their own “core customers” and “core PCB products.” Through long-term cooperation with these core customers, they establish mutually dependent strategic partnerships that are both enduring and stable.
