ASML sends High-NA EUV machine to second customer
ASML has delivered its second advanced EUV lithography system. Although ASML did not disclose the new customer's identity, it could well be a chip maker like TSMC, which manufactures chips for companies such as Nvidia, Apple and Samsung.
This is according to a Reuters article. Few parties in the... Read more
Canon machines to become low-cost ASML alternative
Canon plans to deliver a new range of chip machines before the end of this year. Eventually capable of producing the world's most advanced processors, the equipment looks set to become much cheaper and more efficient than dominant market leader ASML.
"We would like to start shipping this year or... Read more
ASML makes good on its promise: first High-NA EUV scanner heads to Intel
Departing CEO of ASML Peter Wennink promised that his company would deliver the first of its state-of-the-art EUV scanners before the end of 2023. With days to spare, Intel has become the first customer to receive one. As a result, the American chipmaker can finally dream of outcompeting its rivals... Read more
Canon deploys new chip machines to take aim at ASML’s monopoly
Early this century, Canon, Nikon and ASML were fiercely competing for the lead in the lithography market. Over two decades later, ASML has emerged as the undisputed leader. Meanwhile, its Japanese competition dropped far behind in the R&D race. The technological gap with ASML appeared to have b... Read more
ASML can still supply DUV machines to China until start of 2024
ASML can still supply advanced chip machines to China for another four months. Despite export restrictions that went into effect today, DUV (deep ultraviolet) lithography systems can still be shipped for a while.
ASML reported this to the Dutch news outlet NOS. The company also states that many ... Read more
TSMC is deploying ASML’s new EUV machine
Taiwan's TSMC expects to deploy one of ASML's high-NA extreme ultraviolet lithography machines in two years' time. The machine allows the chip manufacturer to produce extremely small chips.
TSMC is one of the first chip manufacturers to receive the technology from ASML. The Taiwanese giant has ... Read more
ASML is about to change the chip industry forever
ASML is developing a new EUV machine that produces extraordinarily small chips. The Dutch manufacturer expects to complete the machine before the end of 2023.
ASML builds machines for the world's largest chip manufacturers. ASML's most advanced models work with extreme ultraviolet (EUV), a wavel... Read more
Niko Precision Europe plans to expand operations with new Kildare Innovation Campus office
Nikon Precision Europe (NPE) seeks to expand its activities with the inauguration of additional offices on the Kildare Innovation Campus, according to Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment Leo Varadkar. The offices will be part of the company's global support network.
The ... Read more
Intel and ASML install first EUV lithography system in Europe
Intel installed the first ASML EUV lithography system for high-performance chip manufacturing at its new Fab 34 facility in Ireland. This will enable the chip giant to produce even smaller chip circuits on a wafer.
The arrival of the EUV lithography system in Ireland should enable the production... Read more
ASML reports fire at its Berlin factory
A possible interruption in supply could worsen the effects of the global chip shortage.
ASML on Monday said there has been a fire at a factory it owns in Berlin, Germany, according to a report by Reuters.
The Eindoven, the Netherlands based company was quick to confirm that no one was injure... Read more