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TSMC: Semiconductors and Borders of Light

The Generalist

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EUV Lithography Machines: The Most Complicated Machine in Human History

As glorious emperor, buying from ASML sounds tempting. Sure, it's expensive, but they have a literal 100% monopoly on the equipment you need. If your goal is to create a genuinely self-sovereign supply chain, relying on ASML would be a mistake. To quote Prince Harry from episode 1 of Netflix's cringy Harry and Meghan, it's not about who you trust, it's who they trust. You might have to go solo. Time to figure out how to make the most complicated machine in human history.

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