Semiconductor equipment maker
ASML
ASML is the Dutch company based in Veldhoven that makes lithography systems for chip manufacturing, including the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) and High NA EUV scanners used to print the most advanced chips. It is listed on Euronext Amsterdam and Nasdaq, and Christophe Fouquet is president and CEO.
Last reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Facts at a glance
| Type | Semiconductor lithography equipment maker |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Veldhoven, Netherlands |
| Listings | Euronext Amsterdam and Nasdaq (ASML) source |
| President and CEO | Christophe Fouquet source |
| Key products | EUV and High NA EUV lithography systems |
| 12-inch photomask initiative | With TSMC: pilot line by 2031, 12-inch High NA systems in production by 2033 source |
Questions people ask
- What did ASML and TSMC announce in September 2026?
- An industry initiative, formed on 7 September 2026, to move EUV photomasks from 6-inch to 12-inch, with a pilot line targeted by 2031.
- Who leads ASML?
- Christophe Fouquet is president and CEO, as named in the 8 September 2026 joint release.