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The $400 million machine powering the future of chipmaking
ASML has unveiled a new lithography machine priced at $400 million, capable of producing chips with a resolution of just 8 nanometers, a significant improvement over the previous 13-nanometer technology. This advancement is crucial for chipmakers racing to develop smaller, more powerful chips, particularly in the booming AI sector. ASML's machines are essential for companies like TSMC, which relies on them to manufacture the majority of the world's microchips. The company currently holds a dominant position, producing about 90% of all chip-lithography tools globally.
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The company has sold nearly 50 EUV machines in 2025, generating nearly $40 billion in revenue.
The U.S. government has restricted ASML from selling high-end machines to Chinese firms since 2019.