ASML is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers, providing the most advanced lithography machines and related services, founded in 1984 (spun off from Philips and operated independently). It has more than 70 offices in 16 countries, employs more than 14,500 people worldwide and generated sales of 9.05 billion euros in 2017.
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Lithography machine is known by the industry as the pearl in the crown of the integrated circuit industry, the price is very expensive, the core equipment is lithography machine, especially the high-end lithography machine is monopolized by three companies: Canon in Japan, Nikon in Japan, and ASML in the Netherlands.
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Philips of the Netherlands: Philips is well known around the world. Philips, founded in 1891 in the Netherlands, mainly produces lighting, home appliances, and medical systems. Philips has now developed into a large multinational company, with production sites in 28 countries, sales offices in 150 countries, and a staggering 80,000 patents, level and strength.
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NXP Technologies: NXP is one of the world's top 10 semiconductor companies, founded in 2006 and previously founded by Philips more than 50 years ago. Since September 1, 2006, NXP has been one of the independent leaders in the global semiconductor market.