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.

Substrate Raises $100M to Challenge ASML With X-Ray Lithography

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:03:34 +0800

Substrate Raises $100M to Challenge ASML With X-Ray Lithography

U.S. semiconductor startup Substrate has raised $100 million at a reported valuation of approximately $1 billion, funding an ambitious attempt to develop a new generation of semiconductor lithography equipment based on X-rays.

Semiconductor Equipment on KAD

Nikon Challenges ASML with Aggressive ArF Lithography Pricing

Substrate Raises $100M to Challenge ASML With X-Ray Lithography