Q: What is ASML?

ASML is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment. It’s a common misconception that we make chips, also called microchips or integrated circuits (ICs), but we actually design and manufacture the lithography machines that are an essential component in chip manufacturing. Our customers are companies such as Intel, who use our machines in ‘fabs’ – microchip manufacturing plants – to create microchips that are eventually used in many electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops and much more.

Q: What does ASML stand for?

ASML isn’t an abbreviation of anything anymore, though it does have its roots as one. In 1984, when ASML was founded as a joint venture between Philips and ASM International, the name ‘Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography’ was chosen and used as ‘ASM Lithography’ to reflect the partners in the joint venture. Over time, this name has become simply ‘ASML’.

Question 1

What is ASML?

Accepted Answer

ASML is one of the world&rsquo;s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment. It&rsquo;s a common misconception that we make chips, also called microchips or integrated circuits (ICs), but we actually design and manufacture the lithography machines that are an essential component in chip manufacturing. Our customers are companies such as Intel, who use our machines in &lsquo;fabs&rsquo; &ndash; microchip manufacturing plants &ndash; to create microchips that are eventually used in many electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops and much more.

Question 2

What does ASML stand for?

Accepted Answer

ASML isn&rsquo;t an abbreviation of anything anymore, though it does have its roots as one. In 1984, when ASML was founded as a joint venture between Philips and ASM International, the name &lsquo;Advanced Semiconductor Materials Lithography&rsquo; was chosen and used as &lsquo;ASM Lithography&rsquo; to reflect the partners in the joint venture. Over time, this name has become simply &lsquo;ASML&rsquo;.

Question 3

How many employees does ASML have?

Accepted Answer

There are more than 32,000 ASML employees on payroll and flexible contracts, spread across offices in more than 60 locations worldwide. The company’s headquarters, located in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, comprises over half of all employees – more than 16,800 people work there.

About ASML

ASML is an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry. We provide chipmakers with everything they need – hardware, software and services – to mass produce patterns on silicon through lithography.

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We believe that technology can be a force for good in the world.

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About ASML

ASML is an innovation leader in the semiconductor industry. We provide chipmakers with everything they need – hardware, software and services – to mass produce patterns on silicon through lithography.

Vision & mission

We believe that technology can be a force for good in the world.

Facts & figures

2022 Annual Report

More about ASML

History

Organization

How we innovate

Products

Frequently asked questions about ASML

What is ASML?

What does ASML stand for?

How many employees does ASML have?

Let's get in touch

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