ZJK Launches Next-Generation Cold Forging Dies, Empowering AI and High-End Industrial Applications
Rhea-AI Summary
ZJK (NASDAQ: ZJK) launched next-generation cold forging dies for chamfered screws, targeting AI servers, industrial robotics, EVs and other high-end manufacturing. The dies integrate chamfering into forging to boost efficiency, cut costs and enhance precision.
According to ZJK, internal assessments show 30%–50% higher production efficiency, over 40% lower equipment investment per line, and length tolerance within 0.10mm. ZJK reported 2025 revenue of US$56.10 million, up about 48.39% from 2024, supported by demand for high-precision components.
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Positive
- 2025 revenue rose about 48.39% to US$56.10 million from US$37.81 million
- Internal assessments show 30%–50% production efficiency gains versus traditional chamfering processes
- Total equipment investment per production line reduced by over 40% versus conventional setups
- Length tolerance controlled within 0.10mm, about half that of conventional processes
- Internal tests indicate smoother screw surfaces, less material stress and improved corrosion resistance
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – ZJK
On the day this news was published, ZJK gained 1.45%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. This price movement added approximately $3M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $189.11M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
ZJK was down 5.48% while momentum data only flagged peer BWEN down 4.54%, and broader peers showed mixed moves (e.g., BW +7.15%, NPWR +18.10%). This points to a stock-specific move rather than a sector-wide trend.
Previous AI Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20 | AI tooling upgrade | Positive | -3.2% | Patented six-flap eccentric chuck to enhance AI server and robotics machining. |
Prior AI-focused technology news for ZJK drew a negative one-day reaction despite operationally positive content.
Over recent periods, ZJK has emphasized precision components for AI servers, robotics and industrial automation. An earlier Aug 20, 2025 AI-tagged update highlighted a patented six-flap eccentric chuck that improved machining of complex workpieces, but the stock fell 3.24% afterward. Alongside later announcements on Vietnam localization, a U.S. Gigafactory partnership and strong 2025 financial results, the current cold-forging die launch continues ZJK’s strategy of upgrading tooling for high-end AI and automation markets.
Historical Comparison
In the past, ZJK’s AI-focused tooling update on Aug 20, 2025 led to a -3.24% move. The current AI-related cold forging die launch fits a pattern of operationally positive AI news not always translating into immediate upside.
ZJK has moved from AI-oriented chuck technology toward broader cold-forging die innovations, deepening its tooling portfolio for AI servers, robotics and intelligent manufacturing components.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective Form F-3/F-3/A shelf dated March 23, 2026 allows ZJK to offer up to $300,000,000 of Class A ordinary shares, warrants, rights and units over time, with additional resales by selling shareholders from which the company would not receive proceeds.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement underscores ZJK’s focus on precision components for AI infrastructure and intelligent manufacturing. The new cold forging dies target 30%–50% higher efficiency, over 40% lower equipment investment, and tighter 0.10 mm tolerances, complementing 2025 revenue of US$56.10M, up 48.39% year over year. In context with prior AI-oriented tooling advances and an effective $300,000,000 shelf, investors may monitor execution on AI server, robotics and EV opportunities alongside capital-raising activity.
Key Terms
cold forging technical
chamfered screws technical
chamfering process technical
ai servers technical
industrial robotics technical
visual inspection lines technical
robotic tightening systems technical
ai infrastructure technical
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SHENZHEN, China, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZJK Industrial Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: ZJK) (“ZJK”), a high-tech precision parts and hardware manufacturer serving artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, consumer electronics, electric vehicles, aerospace and other smart technologies, today announced the launch of its next-generation cold forging dies for chamfered screws. By innovating manufacturing process design, the new product will improve production efficiency, reduce production costs, enhance precision control and support consistent product quality. The solution is designed for AI servers, industrial robotics, automated assembly and other advanced manufacturing applications, providing critical enabling components for the ongoing upgrade of global intelligent manufacturing.
The new dies enable the direct production of semi-finished products with built-in chamfers, thereby restructuring the traditional chamfering process and achieving simultaneous improvements in cost efficiency and product quality. Three key advantages are:
- Significant efficiency and cost benefits: Based on ZJK’s internal production assessments, production efficiency increases by approximately
30% –50% and total equipment investment per production line reduces by more than40% , compared with traditional chamfering processes; - Substantially improved precision and consistency: Based on ZJK’s internal testing results, length tolerance is controlled within 0.10mm, representing half that of conventional processes. It ensures highly consistent angles and shapes, meeting the stringent precision requirements of high-end manufacturing;
- Comprehensively enhanced product performance: Based on ZJK’s internal testing results, cold forging causes less material stress, resulting in smoother screw surfaces with minimal processing marks, while it simultaneously improves corrosion resistance and assembly compatibility.
These advantages effectively address the structural industry challenges associated with traditional screw chamfering processes that rely on customized thread rolling die plates, including limited flexibility, high overall costs, and constraints on product quality.
As AI infrastructure, industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing continue to advance, downstream production lines increasingly require fasteners that are easy to grip, position and tighten, while maintaining a high level of consistency. Against this backdrop, our revenues increased by approximately
ZJK management stated: “Driven by growing demand for high-precision components across AI infrastructure, industrial automation, consumer electronics and electric vehicle sectors, the Company expects to sustain strong momentum in 2026. We believe that our next-generation cold forging dies not only provide customers with practical solutions for cost reduction, efficiency improvement and quality enhancement, but also strengthen ZJK’s technological competitiveness in advanced precision manufacturing and create new long-term growth drivers for the Company.”
About ZJK Industrial Co., Ltd.
ZJK Industrial Co., Ltd. is a high-tech precision parts and hardware manufacturer serving artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, consumer electronics, electric vehicles, aerospace and other smart technologies. With over fourteen years in the precision metal parts manufacturing industry, the Company maintains a skilled professional team, a series of highly automated and precision manufacturing equipment, a stable and diversified customer base, and comprehensive quality management systems. ZJK mainly offers standard screws, precision screws and nuts, high-strength bolts and nuts, turning parts, stamping parts and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining parts, CNC milling parts, high precision structural components, Surface Mounting Technology (SMT) for miniature parts packaging, and technology service for research and development from a professional engineering team. For more information, please visit the Company's website at https://ir.zjk-industrial.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “likely to,” “propose” or other similar expressions in this announcement. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
For more information, please contact:
ZJK Industrial Co., Ltd.
Phone: +86-755-28341175
Email: ir@zjk-industrial.com
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