ASML

ASML Holding N.V. is a Dutch multinational corporation that is a leading supplier of photolithography machines used in the production of semiconductor chips. These machines enable chipmakers to produce integrated circuits by using light to etch intricate patterns onto silicon wafers. ASML is the sole global provider of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography systems, which are essential for manufacturing the most advanced semiconductor chips with smaller, faster, and more powerful designs.
Key Facts about ASML:
Founded in 1984 as a joint venture between Philips and ASM International.
Headquarters located in Veldhoven, Netherlands.
Employs over 42,000 people across 60+ locations worldwide.
Supplies to major semiconductor manufacturers such as Intel, TSMC, and Samsung.
Listed on the Amsterdam and Nasdaq stock exchanges under the ticker ASML.
Market capitalization is around $345 billion as of September 2025, making it Europe’s largest tech company.
Besides EUV, ASML also produces deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography systems, metrology and inspection tools, and computation software.
Recent business focus includes expanding EUV production and developing next-gen lithography technology.
Business Impact
ASML’s technology is crucial for the global semiconductor supply chain, impacting industries like consumer electronics, automotive, AI, and telecommunications.
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