TSMC Says ASML’s Latest Chipmaking Gear Is Too Pricey

Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the worldAmericas+1 212 318 2000EMEA+44 20 7330 7500Asia Pacific+65 6212 1000Apr 23rd, 2026TSMC Says ASML’s Latest Chipmaking Gear Is Too PriceyTSMC will hold off on deploying ASML's most cutting-edge lithography machines for chip production through 2029 to save money. The chipmaker has no plans to adopt ASML’s latest high numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, or high-NA EUV, which fetch upwards of €350 million ($410 million) apiece. TSMC is ASML’s largest customer, according to Bloomberg’s supply chain data. Bloomberg's Neil Campling reports.Duration:2:27Duration:2:57Duration:3:26Duration:3:13