ASML Holding N.V. is a Dutch multinational corporation and a leading semiconductor company specializing in the development and manufacturing of photolithography machines essential for producing integrated circuits. These advanced scanners, including immersion and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) systems, enable chipmakers to etch intricate patterns onto silicon wafers, supporting features as small as 8 nanometers and driving the creation of smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient chips. ASML Holding N.V. holds a dominant position with 83% of global lithography sales and a near-monopoly in EUV technology, serving major clients like TSMC, Intel, and Samsung through hardware, software, and services. Founded in 1984 as a joint venture between Philips and ASM International, it is headquartered in Veldhoven, Netherlands, employs over 42,000 people from 143 nationalities, and operates a vast supplier network and 60 global locations. As Europe's largest technology company by market capitalization, ASML Holding N.V. plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor supply chain, fueling innovations in electronics, AI, and computing worldwide.