ASML recalls its humble origins in a ‘leaky shed’ in Eindhoven, circa 1984 — it now makes the most cutting-edge chipmaking tools on the planet By Mark Tyson published 20 March 25 It now employs 44,000 people and raked in nearly $31B last year.
Update: ASML Denies Report it Was Working on China-Specific Lithography Tools By Anton Shilov published 5 July 23 ASML was reportedly considering releasing a cut-down version of its Twinscan NXT:1980Di, for China. However, the company denies earlier reports to this effect.
Dutch gov't to invest $2.7 billion to keep ASML in the Netherlands - roads, trains and education included in package By Anton Shilov published 29 March 24 The Dutch government has committed €2.5 billion ($2.7 billion) to enhance infrastructure, education, and housing in the Eindhoven region, where ASML is based.
ASML may be looking to leave the Netherlands — but the Dutch government is desperate to keep it there: Report By Anton Shilov published 6 March 24 The Dutch government is working on a plan to prevent ASML from leaving the country.
ASML teams up with Imec for sub-2nm process technologies with High-NA EUV chipmaking tools By Anton Shilov published 12 March 25 ASML to install its High-NA EUV lithography tools in Imec's pilot production line to give research and development personnel access to leading-edge equipment.
Dutch government retakes export control over ASML's fab tools By Anton Shilov published 6 September 24 ASML's Twinscan NXT: 1970i and 1980i now require an export license from the Dutch government rather than the U.S. government.
ASML dethrones Applied Materials, becomes world's largest fab tool maker: analyst By Anton Shilov published 16 February 24 ASML's revenues in calendar 2023 are by $3 billion dollars higher than Applied Materials's revenue in 2023.
ASML sets density record with latest chipmaking tools — High-NA EUV equipment prints first patterns By Anton Shilov published 17 April 24 ASML has reached another milestone with its Twinscan EXE:5000 lithography system.
ASML reportedly cancels orders for the Lego EUV machine set — the kit is only available to ASML employees [Updated] By Jowi Morales published 22 December 24 ASML offered Lego versions of its NA-EUV machines on the ASML store but has since limited it to orders from valid ASML email addresses only.
ASML to Ship First High-NA EUV Tool This Year: $300 Million per Scanner By Anton Shilov published 6 September 23 ASML expects its partners to start using High-NA EUV scanners in 2025 and beyond.
ASML made a $230 Lego kit version of its $380 million semiconductor tool — world's first High-NA EUV machine immortalized in small form for your mantle By Mark Tyson published 1 December 24 ASML has added the TWINSCAN EXE:5000 Lego set to its growing portfolio of gifts.
ASML to Install 600 DUV Chipmaking Tools in China by 2025 (Updated) By Anton Shilov published 3 November 23 The total number of ASML's DUV tools in China set to reach 600 units by late 2025 to early 2026.
ASML Faces Even Stricter Dutch and U.S. Controls: Report By Anton Shilov published 18 July 23 Dutch and U.S. clampdown limits ASML's chip equipment servicing in China, selling tools to select fabs.
Intel and ASML achieve 'First Light' milestone with world's most advanced chipmaking tool — High-NA tools' EUV light source and mirrors are functional By Anton Shilov published 28 February 24 ASML and Intel achieve first light on wafer milestone with ASML's Twinscan EXE:5000 lithography system for the first time.
ASML delivers cutting-edge new chipmaking tool — third-generation EUV enables 2nm processors and beyond By Anton Shilov published 16 March 24 ASML's Twinscan NXE:3800E speeds up wafer processing to up to 220 wafers per hour and can enable 2nm and thinner process nodes.
ASML sets new EUV chipmaking density record, proposes Hyper-NA tools and radical EUV speed boosts By Paul Alcorn published 28 May 24 Smaller, faster transistors at unprecedented speed.
ASML ships its second High-NA EUV litho tool to unspecified client By Anton Shilov published 17 April 24 ASML begins to ship its High-NA EUV lithography system to the second customer
Former ASML Employee Took Stolen Company Secrets to Huawei, Says Report By Mark Tyson published 23 October 23 A new report suggests the Chinese national who stole information during their time working at ASML went on to share the information with Huawei.
Russian Ex-ASML employee indicted for stealing critical trade secrets — currently in custody, faces 20-year Netherlands entry ban By Hassam Nasir published 8 December 24 A Russian engineer at ASML has been accused of stealing trade secrets at the company and now faces litigation and an entry-ban.
The US wants ASML to stop servicing its advanced chipmaking tools in China: Report By Anton Shilov published 5 April 24 The U.S. government plans to ask the Dutch government to force ASML to stop servicing its advanced lithography systems in China.
ASML loses $75.7 billion market cap from updated sales projections, likely due to lower demand from China and delayed Intel fab By Anton Shilov published 16 October 24 ASML lowers its 2025 outlook because of normalization of demand from China, Intel's delay of European fabs, and overall spending in the semiconductor sector.
ASML CEO says China is 10 to 15 years behind in chipmaking capabilities By Anton Shilov published 25 December 24 Without EUV, Chinese semiconductor industry is over a decade behind Taiwan, U.S.
ASML's China Export Sanctions Came Too Late, Contends Dutch Politician By Anton Shilov published 2 November 23 The Netherlands should have restricted sales of ASML's tools to China quicker, election front runner says.
ASML triples order bookings in Q4 2023 thanks to demand for EUV tools By Anton Shilov published 24 January 24 Driven by pre-orders for advanced wafer fab equipment, ASML's orders bookings increased to $10 billion in Q4 2023.
Dutch government to ban ASML from servicing installed wafer tools in China By Anton Shilov published 29 August 24 ASML's advanced DUV tools installed at Chinese fabs may become inoperable next year if the Dutch government bans their service by ASML.
China vexed at expansion of ASML chip tool export controls, reveals ministry statement By Anton Shilov published 8 September 24 The Chinese government is not satisfied with the Dutch government's decision to export control ASML's Twinscan NXT:1970i and 1980i.
TSMC rumored to receive High NA EUV machines from ASML this year By Jowi Morales published 3 November 24 TSMC is set to receive its first shipment of ASML's High NA EUV machine later this year.
ASML's High-NA chipmaking tool will cost $380 million — the company already has orders for '10 to 20' machines and is ramping up production By Anton Shilov published 13 February 24 AMSL's High-NA lithography machine to cost more than twice as much as existing Low-NA tools.
ASML-backed university suffers cyberattack — institution is the pipeline for ASML's talent needs By Jowi Morales published 14 January 25 ASML-backed Eindhoven University of Technology suffered a severe cyberattack that forced the school to cancel classes for at least two days.
Chinese company develops 65nm-capable lithography machine for domestic chipmaking — system still trails behind ASML and Nikon, though By Anton Shilov published 16 September 24 The Chinese government says domestic companies have developed litho tools capable of 65nm and 110nm resolution.