ASML Holding N.V.

Business Description

Founded in 1984 and based in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, ASML makes the machines that chipmakers use to print tiny circuit patterns onto silicon wafers. The company's core products include advanced light-based systems that etch these patterns with extreme precision, as well as tools that inspect wafers to catch defects early and ensure quality. ASML also provides the software and services that help customers get the most out of their equipment. Its customers operate across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the United States.