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ASML's Cutting-Edge EUV Technology
- ASML uses extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light with a 13.5 nanometer wavelength to print microchip circuits.
- This fine light allows for much denser and smaller circuitry compared to older machines.
Extreme Cleanliness Required in Assembly
- Technicians at ASML must work in ultra-clean rooms avoiding fingerprints and dust.
- Even sneezing near the machine requires stepping away to avoid contamination damage.
ASML's Rapid Growth and Scale
- ASML produced around 400 machines in 2022 with net sales of about 21.2 billion.
- The company is expanding rapidly, hiring nearly 10,000 people and growing its workforce by a third.