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The Unrivaled Monopoly of ASML in Chip Production
ASML, a Dutch company, stands as the sole provider of EUV (Extreme Ultraviolet) lithography machines, which are the most advanced type of lithography equipment essential for manufacturing modern processor chips. This monopoly places ASML at the forefront of the semiconductor manufacturing industry, as every advanced microchip—from smartphones to data centers—relies on the technology it produces.