Chip Giants Samsung and TSMC Commit to ASML's Advanced Technology
By Editor • September 8, 2026 • 1 min read
In a significant development for the semiconductor sector, leading manufacturers Samsung Electronics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. have declared their intention to integrate ASML's cutting-edge chipmaking machinery over the coming years. This partnership signals a transformative shift in chip production technology.
Alongside ASML, these tech titans, including Intel, have consented to a pivotal technological transition that promises to enhance chip production efficiency by a remarkable 40 percent. This change is part of a larger movement within the industry towards adopting high NA EUV photolithography technology, a state-of-the-art process that can demand investments of up to $400 million per machine.
ASML’s extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines utilize powerful laser light to meticulously imprint intricate patterns onto silicon wafers, layer by layer, ultimately constructing the intricate circuitry of silicon chips. The ongoing evolution of this technology relies on developing more potent light sources with shorter wavelengths, enabling the creation of even smaller features on these essential components.
Source: arstechnica.com
