ASML Holding N.V. (NASDAQ: ASML) is a leading supplier of photolithography equipment for the semiconductor industry. The company designs, manufactures and services advanced lithography systems used to pattern the intricate circuitry on silicon wafers, enabling the production of cutting-edge microchips. ASML’s product portfolio spans deep ultraviolet (DUV) and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines, which are critical for semiconductor manufacturers striving for ever-smaller feature sizes and higher chip yields.
Founded in 1984 as a joint venture between Philips and ASM International, ASML has played a pivotal role in advancing lithography technology. The company went public in 1995 and has since introduced several generations of lithography systems, culminating in its industry-leading EUV platform. EUV lithography, first commercially deployed in the late 2010s, has become indispensable for fabricating nodes below 7 nanometers, helping drive innovations in smartphones, high-performance computing and artificial intelligence applications.
ASML serves a global customer base of leading semiconductor manufacturers, with major operations and service hubs located in the Netherlands, the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and China. The company’s worldwide footprint ensures close collaboration with chipmakers throughout the design and production cycle, from research and development to on-site installation and maintenance. ASML also partners with suppliers and research institutions to further advance lithography and support the semiconductor ecosystem.
Since 2013, Peter Wennink has served as ASML’s President and Chief Executive Officer, overseeing strategic initiatives and continued investments in R&D. Under his leadership, ASML has expanded its EUV capabilities and strengthened its position as an indispensable technology partner to the world’s foremost semiconductor producers. The company remains committed to innovation, aiming to develop next-generation lithography solutions that will drive the future of Moore’s Law.