ASML became the chokepoint for cutting-edge chips

ASML has become the chokepoint for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, as chipmakers rely on its EUV lithography systems to push nodes beyond 3nm. The article argues that the world’s most complex machine—its equipment, supply chain, and upgrade cadence—controls the pace of innovation, with implications for capacity, pricing, and geopolitical risk.

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APR 25, 2026 · 19:34

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