ASML has unveiled a new advancement in its EUV technology that could significantly increase chip output. According to Reuters, researchers at the Dutch company have developed a way to enhance the power of EUV light source, potentially enabling up to 50% more chip production by the end of the decade....

Japan has long been strong in semiconductor materials, and some unexpected players are now entering the field. According to Nikkei, Oji Holdings plans to launch a materials business targeting chips at 2nm and beyond. The company has developed a photoresist made using wood-based components, with comm...

Is China closing the gap with South Korea’s memory giants? An industry veteran says the gap may be wider than assumed. According to The Korea Herald, Shim Dae-yong, a professor of next generation semiconductor at Dong-A University, said the technology gap between Chinese memory makers and their So...

ASML held its earnings call today. According to its press release, the company posted another record year in 2025, with total net sales of €32.7 billion and a gross margin of 52.8%. The fourth quarter stood out, delivering record total net sales of €9.7 billion, including revenue recognized from...

Samsung is accelerating the ramp-up of its Taylor fab, with trial runs of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography tools reportedly beginning as early as March. Adding to the momentum, ETNews reports that the company has awarded a KRW 25 billion contract to South Korean supplier FST for EUV pellicle ha...