ASML: The Secret Dutch Monopoly That Controls the Future of AI & Chips ASML is the silent giant behind every advanced chip powering today’s AI revolution — from NVIDIA GPUs to Apple Silicon, Intel, AMD, and even military-grade processors. But why is this Dutch company the only manufacturer of EUV lithography machines in the world? And how does ASML’s secret monopoly decide the future of global chips and artificial intelligence? In this video, we break down the untold story of ASML, the technolog

Discover the engineering behind EUV light generation using tin droplets, laser plasma and a collector mirror to create light with a wavelength of 13.5 nanometers for advanced chipmaking. | ASML

At ASML San Diego — the global Center of Excellence for EUV light source development — engineers, scientists, and innovators work together to create the technology that powers the world's most advanced chips. From intercepting tin droplets with lasers to solving challenges that haven’t been defined yet — this is where the EUV light source truly comes to life. | ASML