asml
A Dutch company that produces advanced lithography systems essential for semiconductor manufacturing. It represents a critical chokepoint in the global tech supply chain that the U.S. currently does not control domestically.
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Summary
ASML Holding N.V., commonly known as ASML, is a Dutch multinational corporation founded in 1984 as a joint venture between Philips and ASM International, becoming fully independent in 1995. Headquartered in Veldhoven, Netherlands, ASML specializes in developing and manufacturing photolithography machines crucial for integrated circuit production. It is the world's sole supplier of extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) machines, essential for creating the most advanced chips, and in 2023, it was the largest supplier to the semiconductor industry. As of November 2024, ASML held the position of the fourth most valuable company in Europe and the second most valued European tech company, with a market capitalization of approximately US$264 billion. The company employs over 42,000 people globally, operates from numerous international locations, and is listed on both the AEX and Nasdaq stock exchanges. ASML's operations are vital to global semiconductor manufacturing, including in the United States, which relies on foreign firms like ASML for critical technology.
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Extracted Attributes
Type
Multinational corporation
Industry
Semiconductor equipment
Employees
Over 42,000 globally
Key Product
Extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) machines
Headquarters
Veldhoven, Netherlands
Service Points
Over 60 in 16 countries
Specialization
Development and manufacturing of photolithography machines
Stock Exchanges
AEX, Nasdaq
Tier 1 Suppliers
Nearly 5,000
Commonly Known As
ASML
Formerly Known As
ASM Lithography Holding N.V.
Market Position (2023)
Largest supplier for the semiconductor industry
Market Position (EUVL)
Sole supplier of EUVL machines globally
Nationalities of Employees
143
Ranking (Europe, November 2024)
4th most valuable company
Market Capitalization (November 2024)
US$264 billion
Ranking (European Tech, November 2024)
2nd most valued tech company
Timeline
- Founded as a joint venture between Philips and ASM International. (Source: Wikipedia, Web Search)
1984-01-01
- Became an independent publicly-traded entity and was renamed ASML. (Source: Web Search)
1988-01-01
- Became a fully independent corporation. (Source: Wikipedia)
1995-01-01
- Changed its name to ASML Holding N.V. from ASM Lithography Holding N.V. (Source: Web Search)
2001-01-01
- Received the IEEE Spectrum Emerging Technology Award for its Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography system. (Source: Web Search)
2018-01-01
- Vadim Banine, associated with ASML, received the European Inventor Award for shaping the future of microchip manufacturing. (Source: Web Search)
2018-01-01
- Awarded the Intel Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) Award. (Source: Web Search)
2020-01-01
- Awarded the Dutch Innovation Prize. (Source: Web Search)
2021-01-01
- Became the largest supplier for the semiconductor industry. (Source: Wikipedia)
2023-01-01
- Held a market capitalization of approximately US$264 billion, making it the 4th most valuable company in Europe and the 2nd most valued European tech company. (Source: Wikipedia)
2024-11-01
Wikipedia
View on WikipediaASML Holding
ASML Holding N.V. (commonly shortened to ASML, originally standing for Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography) is a Dutch multinational corporation 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 to manufacture the most advanced chips. As of November 2024, ASML was the fourth most valuable company in Europe, and the second most valued European tech company, with a market capitalization of about US$264 billion. 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, 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.
Web Search Results
- About ASML | Supplying the semiconductor industry
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’. [...] 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 [...] ### Facts & figures Year founded Total employees (FTE) Nationalities Locations 2024 annual figures ### 2024 Annual Report Discover our 2024 Annual Report, which highlights our financial performance, technological achievements and ESG commitments in the past year. ### More about ASML ASML at a glance With over 60 locations worldwide, we are a growing global force in the semiconductor industry. Vision and mission
- ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Stock Price, News, Quote & History
Netherlands-based ASML Holdings N.V. provides advanced semiconductor capital equipment solutions. ASML manufactures ultraviolet lithography systems critical to the production of integrated circuits. The company, based in Europe's top technology hub near Eindhoven, has operations in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, and employs 33,000 people. The company supplies both primary semiconductor companies such as Intel and Samsung as well as merchant foundry companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor. [...] ASML is the leader in photolithography systems used in manufacturing semiconductors. Photolithography is the process in which a light source is used to expose circuit patterns from a photo mask onto a semiconductor wafer. The latest technological advances in this segment allow chipmakers to continually increase the number of transistors on the same area of silicon, with lithography historically representing a high portion of the cost of making cutting-edge chips. ASML outsources the [...] chipmakers to produce the patterns of integrated circuits. The company operates in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, China, rest of Asia, the Netherlands, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. The company was formerly known as ASM Lithography Holding N.V. and changed its name to ASML Holding N.V. in 2001. ASML Holding N.V. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.
- ASML Holding - Wikipedia
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.( [...] The IEEE Spectrum Emerging Technology 2018 Award was given to ASML for its Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography system. ASML is currently the top supplier of photolithography systems to the semiconductor industry.( In the category for Popular Prize, Vadim Banine received the 2018 European Inventor Award for shaping the future of microchip manufacturing.( [...] The Intel Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) Award for 2020 was awarded to ASML. ASML has attained a level of performance that continuously surpasses Intel's expectations for the commitment to continual quality improvement.( The Dutch Innovation Prize 2021 was awarded to ASML at the 4th National BID AVROTROS Innovation Dinner held at Kasteel Wittenburg in Wassenaar.(
- ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) Company Profile & Facts - Yahoo Finance
chipmakers to produce the patterns of integrated circuits. The company operates in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, China, rest of Asia, the Netherlands, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States. The company was formerly known as ASM Lithography Holding N.V. and changed its name to ASML Holding N.V. in 2001. ASML Holding N.V. was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. [...] ASML Holding N.V. provides lithography solutions for the development, production, marketing, sales, upgrading, and servicing of advanced semiconductor equipment systems. It offers lithography, metrology, and inspection systems. The company also provides extreme ultraviolet lithography systems; and deep ultraviolet lithography systems comprising immersion and dry lithography systems solutions to manufacture various range of semiconductor nodes and technologies. In addition, it offers metrology
- About the company | ASML - Supplying the semiconductor industry
- Company - Company overview - About ASML - About ASML overview - ASML at a glance - Vision & mission - Organization - History - Locations - Governance - Governance overview - Board of Management - Supervisory Board - Shareholders - Code of Conduct - How we manage risk - Auditors - Governance downloads - Sustainability - Community engagement - Community engagement overview - Education - Culture - Local outreach [...] ASML is an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry. Find out what we do and why we do it.GovernanceGovernance We’re committed to independence, accountability and transparency, building a relationship of trust with our stakeholders.SustainabilitySustainability Find out more about how we’re shaping our sustainable future and contributing to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.Community engagementCommunity engagement
Location Data
ASML, De Run, Veldhoven, Noord-Brabant, Nederland, 5504 DC, Nederland
Coordinates: 51.4032168, 5.4143667
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