TSMC and Samsung committed to using ASML's High-NA EUV lithography tools, and ASML began construction on new manufacturing facilities.

What it means

TSMC and Samsung, the world's leading chipmakers, have committed to buying ASML's next-generation High-NA EUV lithography machines, which use extreme ultraviolet light with a high numerical aperture to print even smaller features on silicon. At the same time, ASML has started construction on new factories to produce more of these multi-million-dollar tools, signaling the industry's push toward sub-2nm chip manufacturing needed for advanced AI accelerators.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is well-supported by multiple reputable outlets (CNBC, Reuters, Bloomberg, Taipei Times) all reporting on the same day, likely drawing from an ASML press release or company announcements. As a secondary-sourced report from established news organizations, the core facts of the commitments and construction start are highly credible.

How new

Genuinely new — the news broke on September 8, 2026, and no prior recirculation is indicated.

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• CNBC article
• Reuters via Google News