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ASML wins over TSMC, Samsung for EUV machines as AI demand surges

Published

8 September 2026

Topic

technology

Sectors

SemiconductorsAI Infrastructure

Geography

NetherlandsTaiwanSouth Korea

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Read at taipeitimes.com

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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

ASML has secured commitments from TSMC and Samsung to adopt its high numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet lithography machines by 2030 and 2028 respectively, aligning with Intel to meet rising AI chip demand. The companies also plan a major technology shift from 6-inch to 12-inch photomasks to increase productivity and reduce costs in semiconductor production.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors and AI Infrastructure, and 3 sources have reported it.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You manufacture chips for AI customers now face a clear productivity leap with ASML's new machines and larger photomasks. Lock in partnerships to upgrade production lines or risk losing ground to rivals adopting this technology first.

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3 sources · 8 Sep 2026

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SemiconductorsAI InfrastructuresemiconductorsEUV-lithographyphotomasksAI-demandTSMCSamsung