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China Reportedly Begins Mass Production Of Homegrown DUV Lithography Machines
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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
China has reportedly begun mass production of domestically developed DUV lithography machines through a state-owned entity, Shanghai Aishengna Electronic Technology Group. This development marks a significant step in its campaign for semiconductor self-sufficiency amid US-led export controls, with initial units expected to be delivered to major Chinese chipmakers later this year.
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A second, state-backed semiconductor supply chain is now a reality. For any company building hardware, this means your long-term supply map just split into two politically distinct, non-interoperable zones.
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