ASML's crisis: Russia's chip tools rival EUV
In a startling turn of events, ASML finds itself in the midst of a crisis as Russia unveils chip manufacturing tools capable of supplanting EUV machines. As the global semiconductor industry braces for disruption, one burning question remains: How will Russia's breakthrough impact the competitive landscape? Stay tuned to uncover the implications and future developments in this rapidly evolving narrative.
The lithography machines play a crucial role in chip manufacturing. ASML, a Dutch company, stands as the leading manufacturer globally, specializing in mass-producing EUV lithography machines. The success of ASML and ESS owes much to globalization, without which the production of ASML photolithography machines would have been impossible due to the absence of a key component.
Despite facing external sanctions, Russia aims to pursue the autonomous development of photolithography machines. Recent reports from Russia suggest significant progress in the creation of chip manufacturing tools capable of substituting photolithography machines, leaving ASML surprised by the advancements.
14 май 2024