ASML

Organization

A Dutch company that is the world's only manufacturer of EUV lithography machines, a critical component in the semiconductor supply chain and the US-China tech race.


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12/20/2025, 4:59:18 AM

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Summary

ASML Holding N.V. is a Dutch multinational corporation and the world's leading supplier of photolithography machines for the semiconductor industry. Founded in 1984 as a joint venture between Philips and ASM International, it became independent in 1995 and is now headquartered in Veldhoven, Netherlands. ASML holds a critical monopoly on Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology, which is essential for manufacturing advanced microchips used in AI, smartphones, and high-performance computing. As of late 2025, it is Europe's largest tech company with a market capitalization of approximately $419 billion. The company operates globally with over 42,000 employees and a network of 5,000 tier 1 suppliers, though its market dominance faces emerging challenges from Chinese technological breakthroughs and geopolitical export controls.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Full Name

    ASML Holding N.V.

  • Headquarters

    Veldhoven, Netherlands

  • Employee Count

    42,000+ employees from 143 nationalities

  • Global Presence

    60+ service points in 16 countries

  • Primary Product

    Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines

  • Tier 1 Suppliers

    Approximately 5,000

  • Market Capitalization

    $419 billion (as of December 2025)

  • Stock Exchange Listings

    AEX and Nasdaq (ASML)

Timeline
  • ASML is founded as a joint venture between Philips and ASM International. (Source: TradingView / Wikipedia)

    1984-04-01

  • The company becomes an independent publicly traded entity and is renamed ASML. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1988-01-01

  • ASML becomes a fully independent corporation. (Source: Wikipedia)

    1995-01-01

  • ASML stock performance is tracked amid surging demand for AI and semiconductor equipment. (Source: TradingView)

    2025-10-18

  • ASML's market capitalization reaches approximately $419 billion, making it Europe's largest tech company. (Source: Wikipedia)

    2025-12-01

  • Reuters reports a breakthrough by China in developing a prototype EUV lithography machine, challenging ASML's monopoly. (Source: All-In Podcast)

    2025-12-15

ASML Holding

ASML Holding N.V. (commonly shortened to ASML, originally standing for Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography) is a Dutch multinational corporation and semiconductor company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of photolithography machines which are used to produce integrated circuits. It is the largest supplier for the semiconductor industry, as well as the most advanced producer of extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) photolithography machines that are required to manufacture the most advanced chips. As of December 2025, its market capitalization was approximately $419 billion, making it Europe's largest technology company and one of its most valuable firms overall. ASML was founded in 1984 as a joint venture between the Dutch technology companies Philips and ASM International. It became a fully independent corporation in 1995. ASML's corporate headquarters is in Veldhoven, just outside the city of Eindhoven in the Netherlands and is the location for research, development, manufacturing and assembly. ASML employs more than 42,000 people from 143 nationalities and relies on a network of nearly 5,000 tier 1 suppliers. ASML has a worldwide customer base and over 60 service points in 16 countries. It has offices in the Netherlands, the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. The company is listed on both the AEX and Nasdaq stock exchanges, as ASML. It is also a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 and Nasdaq-100.

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  • ASML Holding - Wikipedia

    ASML Holding N.V. (commonly shortened to ASML, originally standing for Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography) is a Dutchmultinational corporation and semiconductor company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of photolithography machines which are used to produce integrated circuits. As of 2023( it is the largest supplier for the semiconductor industry and the sole supplier in the world of extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) photolithography machines that are required [...] ASML was founded in 1984 as a joint venture between the Dutch technology companies Philips and ASM International. It became a fully independent corporation in 1995. ASML's corporate headquarters is in Veldhoven, just outside the city of Eindhoven in the Netherlands and is the location for research, development, manufacturing and assembly. ASML employs more than 42,000 people( from 143 nationalities and relies on a network of nearly 5,000 tier 1 suppliers.( ASML has a worldwide customer base and [...] ASM Lithography was founded in 1984 as a joint venture between the Dutch companies ASM "ASM International (company)") and Philips. The company became an independent publicly traded entity in 1988 and was renamed ASML,( which is its official name and not an abbreviation.(

  • ASML Stock Price and Chart — EURONEXT:ASML - TradingView

    ASMLASML is a Dutch multinational company specializing in advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, primarily known for its extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines essential for producing cutting-edge chips used in AI, smartphones, and computing. Current Stock Price As of October 18, 2025, Image 101: EURONEXT:ASMLLong 06:42 Image 102 by Shavyfxhub Oct 18 7 [...] ASMLASML is a Dutch multinational company specializing in advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, primarily known for its extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines essential for producing cutting-edge chips used in AI, smartphones, and computing. Current Stock Price As of October 18, 2025, Image 103: EURONEXT:ASMLLong Image 104 by Shavyfxhub Oct 18 2 [...] ASML | Something Is Brewing | SemiconductorsASML Holding NV engages in the development, production, marketing, sales, upgrading and servicing of advanced semiconductor equipment systems. It includes lithography, metrology and inspection systems. The company was founded on April 1, 1984 and is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Image 99: EURONEXT:ASMLLong Image 100 by DivergenceSeeker Updated Oct 26 7

  • ASML | LinkedIn

    Who are we? ASML is an innovation leader in the global semiconductor industry. We make machines that chipmakers use to mass produce microchips. Founded in 1984 in the Netherlands with just a handful of employees, we’ve now grown to over 40,000 employees, 143 nationalities and more than 60 locations around the world. What do we do? We provide chipmakers with hardware, software and services to mass produce patterns on silicon through lithography. Our lithography systems use ultraviolet light to

  • About ASML | Supplying the semiconductor industry

    ASML is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment. It’s a common misconception that we make chips, also called microchips or integrated circuits (ICs), but we actually design and manufacture the lithography machines that are an essential component in chip manufacturing. Our customers are companies such as Intel, who use our machines in ‘fabs’ – microchip manufacturing plants – to create microchips that are eventually used in many electronic devices, including [...] What does ASML stand for? ASML isn’t an abbreviation of anything anymore, though it does have its roots as one. In 1984, when ASML was founded as a joint venture between Philips and ASM International, the name ‘Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography’ was chosen and used as ‘ASM Lithography’ to reflect the partners in the joint venture. Over time, this name has become simply ‘ASML’. How many employees does ASML have? [...] ASML at a glance With over 60 locations worldwide, we are a growing global force in the semiconductor industry.Vision and mission Read about who we are, what guides us, and how we strive to make the world better for future generations.Organization R&D, manufacturing and customer support are the pillars of ASML’s organizational structure, supported by our corporate functions.History

  • How ASML Is Redefining Technology, One Nanometer at a ...

    ASML Holding, headquartered in the Dutch city of Veldhoven, operates behind the scenes but drives the digital age forward. Few companies embody modern innovation like ASML, a cornerstone of global technology. As the world's leading supplier of photolithography machines—equipment essential for producing advanced microchips—ASML plays a critical role in powering the devices we use daily, from smartphones to AI systems. Its machines are the linchpin in the semiconductor supply chain, enabling [...] Investment and Market Prospects From an investment perspective, ASML has demonstrated remarkable growth. Over the past decade, its stock has delivered substantial returns, benefiting from the surging demand for semiconductors driven by AI, 5G and cloud computing. Analysts forecast continued growth as ASML develops next-generation high numerical aperture (NA EUV) machines, which promise even finer resolution and higher performance. [...] ASML specializes in photolithography, a process used to etch intricate patterns onto silicon wafers. These patterns form the foundation of microchips, which power everything from laptops to cars. Among its offerings, ASML is uniquely positioned as the sole supplier of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines—an advanced technology crucial for manufacturing the most cutting-edge chips. EUV lithography allows manufacturers to produce chips with transistor sizes below 4 nanometers, enabling

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ASML, De Run, Veldhoven, Noord-Brabant, Nederland, 5504 DC, Nederland

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