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ASML plans price hikes for EUV tools, upsetting TSMC

ASML Holding is considering increasing the prices of its Low-NA EUV lithography tools, moving beyond a model solely based on wafer throughput to capture the full value its technology provides. This potential price adjustment, which would likely affect systems delivered from late 2028 onward, has reportedly caused dissatisfaction among its largest client, TSMC. ASML's CFO, Roger Dassen, indicated that while current contracts may limit short-term price hikes, the company sees flexibility for price improvements due to the substantial value and advanced features its tools offer. AI

IMPACT Potential price increases for critical semiconductor manufacturing equipment could impact the cost and availability of AI hardware components.

RANK_REASON ASML, a key supplier in the semiconductor industry, is considering a significant pricing strategy change for its high-demand EUV tools, impacting major clients like TSMC.

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ASML plans price hikes for EUV tools, upsetting TSMC

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Anton Shilov ·

    ASML looks to increase prices of its Low-NA EUV tools beyond existing productivity-based model — company wants to capture the value of all the advantages its tools offer, not just wafer throughput improvements

    ASML's comments point to intentions to increase prices, though the company is expected to maintain its value-based approach to price setting. Yet, TSMC is reportedly unhappy about the potential plan.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ASML looks to increase prices of its Low-NA EUV tools beyond existing productivity-based model — company wants to capture the … ASML's comments point to intenti

    ASML looks to increase prices of its Low-NA EUV tools beyond existing productivity-based model — company wants to capture the … ASML's comments point to intentions to increase prices, though the company is expected to maintain its value-based approach to price setting. Yet, TSMC …