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Fun fact: ASML refurbishes around 30 DUV lithography systems every year! ♻️ Refurbishing these machines helps to extend system lifespans, provides cost-effective options for customers and reduces waste from scrapping materials. It’s just one of the many ways we’re supporting a circular economy in the semiconductor industry. http://ms.spr.ly/6043lniRv

Where were you when the dotcom bubble burst? 💭 The chip industry is notoriously cyclical, and over ASML's 40 years, we've experienced our share of downturns. When the internet boom of the early 2000s ended, it triggered "the worst downturn in the history of the semiconductor industry", according to our then-CEO Doug Dunn. In 2001, ASML posted a loss as orders slumped, and we had to restructure. These challenging times tested and shaped us. Building on these experiences, we continue to evolve, ensuring our business and ecosystem remain resilient and prepared for both downturns and upturns. This is how we navigate the cycles of the chip industry, together with our customers, suppliers and partners.

The renewable energy transition is one of the industry trends that continues to drive demand for microchips. At ASML, we’re expanding our facilities to help meet that demand – and, in the spirit of renewable energy, we aim to minimize our environmental impact as we do it. 💡 We have adopted sustainable construction standards to manage the effects of our expanding campuses. From Europe to the US and Asia, these standards are helping us maximize our capacity and minimize our impact on the local community and environment. Read more about what we're doing: http://ms.spr.ly/6041lP3yD

🚨 BREAKING: we just reported our Q2 2024 financial results! 👇 📈 Our Q2 2024 total net sales came in at €6.2 billion, at the high-end of our guidance, with a gross margin of 51.5% which is above guidance, both primarily driven by more immersion systems sales. 📊 Our outlook for the full year 2024 remains unchanged. We see 2024 as a transition year with continued investments in both capacity ramp and technology. We currently see strong developments in AI, driving most of the industry recovery and growth, ahead of other market segments.

📢 In case you missed it: We recently launched our first podcast series, 'Four Decades of ASML', featuring untold stories about our past, present and future from ASML veterans and industry experts. Check out all four episodes on our playlist: http://ms.spr.ly/6046lOPsY.

ASML's longest-running lithography platform just got a new lease on life! 🎉 At SEMICON West 2024, our Mature Products & Services (MPS) business line announced that the lifetime of our PAS 5500 product line would be extended until at least 2035. 📱 Did you know? 70% of the various chips in your smartphone are produced using mature lithography, which delivers high productivity, reliability and cost efficiency. 🔧 In fact, over 90% of all PAS 5500 systems built since the 1990s are still in use today, supporting mainstream market growth driven by power, automotive, sensor and analog chips. To meet customer expectations for extended system lifespans, we launched a redesign program several years ago. This involved a complete renewal of the system's electronics and other modules, ensuring our customers can continue using the PAS platform for years to come. 👏 "The lifetime extension of the PAS 5500 until 2035 is highly valuable for our long-time customers in the mature market. I’m incredibly proud of our R&D teams in the Netherlands and Taiwan, who are working together with partners across our global ecosystem to overhaul and future-proof the platform’s design. In addition to supporting our customers, the refurbishment, reuse, and repair of these systems also contribute to a more sustainable chip industry," said Arjan van der Sijs, Head of MPS Development & Engineering at ASML.

When it comes microchips, tiny features require tiny tweaks. Even a small misalignment between microchip layers can negatively affect a chip’s performance. Now, with an improved lens-adjustment system developed by ASML and ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, chipmakers can correct misalignments of less than a nanometer. That means more microchips and better performance. Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6044lysd4

Did you know that it’s been more than 20 years since ASML shipped its first extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography system? EUV is already used to manufacture today's advanced chips, and High NA EUV is poised to enable the next generation. But before any of that, there were the Alpha Demo Tools. These prototypes were critical for collaborating with industry partners to further develop EUV and ready it for commercialization. Together, we pushed technology to new limits, and the results are all around us – maybe even in the device you're using to read this post.

How small is small, really? 🤔 As the demand for faster, more powerful and energy-efficient microchips grows, the chip industry is entering the 'angstrom' era of node scaling. So what does our nanoscopic world look like? 🔍

Hold onto your phones: The 2000s are calling! 📱 As we continue celebrating four decades of ASML, we remember the technological transformation from the web-surfing 1990s to the social-sharing 2000s. It was during this decade that we introduced immersion lithography, a game-changing technology that enabled the creation of more powerful, compact chips. These chips fueled the smartphone revolution and the explosive growth of social media apps, contributing to a new era of digital interaction and global connectivity. What was your first social media profile? 🤳