Asia Society France hosted an expert discussion exploring how the Dutch lithography supplier ASML navigates the rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China. Speakers in Paris included Pengfei Chen, a management consultant focused on enterprise digital transformation; Pierre Haski,…
ASML published its third-quarter figures yesterday. Orders decreased significantly from €5.6 billion to €2.6 billion, leading to a historic share price drop and the temporary halting of trading. After the publication of the quarterly figures, ASML shares fell 16%. It…
In response to the new Dutch export rules for ASML chipmaking equipment, announced on Friday, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said the country is “dissatisfied” with the decision. In a statement, China accuses the US of purposefully coercing “countries to tighten…
The Netherlands is introducing stricter export rules for ASML’s sales of advanced chip machines, aligning with U.S. policy. This decision, aimed at containing technological risks and protecting national security, now requires ASML to apply for export permits from the Dutch…
Regions outside of Eindhoven are dissatisfied with the distribution of millions from the Beethoven Fund earmarked for semiconductor education. Northern Netherlands and other areas warn of a missed opportunity. They fear that ASML, the Dutch pride in chip machines, will…
Belgium’s imec, in collaboration with ASML, has taken a revolutionary step in chip technology. They have created the most minor chip structures ever, measuring just 9.5 nanometers, imec wrote in this article. This advance was made possible by ASML’s innovative…
The Hague has reserved €275 million of the education budget for the semiconductor industry for the Eindhoven region. Ministers Dirk Beljaarts of Economic Affairs and Eppo Bruins of Education wrote this yesterday in a letter to the Lower House. Of…
A deeply rooted drive for innovation and performance perfection is inherently present in all processes that ASML has installed within its organization. But so is its strive for reliability. In his talk at the Reliability Symposium recently hosted by Holland…
Eindhoven’s future is taking a new shape as the city council gives the green light for ASML’s expansion. The chip giant plans a major expansion on the Brainport Industries Campus, good for 20,000 new jobs. The decision is a milestone…
In case China invades Taiwan, ASML could remotely shut down its advanced chip machines in China. Sources reported that to the Bloomberg news agency late last month. The news has reassured Americans, insiders said. Concerned parties themselves did not officially…