Global Lithography Industry Faces a New Era Beyond ASML Dominance

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:20:58 +0800

Global Lithography Industry Faces a New Era Beyond ASML Dominance

For more than two decades, semiconductor lithography has stood at the center of the global chip industry, with ASML occupying an unrivaled position through its dominance in Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology. As advanced semiconductor manufacturing increasingly depends on EUV, ASML has become one of the most strategically important companies in the world, sitting at the intersection of technology, economics, and geopolitics.

Nikon Challenges ASML with Aggressive ArF Lithography Pricing

Sat, 30 May 2026 18:45:14 +0800

Nikon Challenges ASML with Aggressive ArF Lithography Pricing

For years, ASML has dominated the global lithography market. While the Dutch company holds an uncontested monopoly in Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, it has also steadily strengthened its position in Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) systems, pushing former industry leaders such as Nikon and Canon into increasingly smaller market niches.

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Global Lithography Industry Faces a New Era Beyond ASML Dominance

Nikon Challenges ASML with Aggressive ArF Lithography Pricing