ASML showcases lithography solutions at SEMICON India 2025

ASML, a Dutch company known worldwide for its cutting-edge lithography systems, made its debut at SEMICON India 2025, highlighting its commitment to the country’s fast-growing semiconductor ambitions. ASML presented its holistic lithography solutions, combining hardware, software, metrology, and inspection technologies.

For eeNews Europe readers, the announcement is significant because India is emerging as a major hub in global chipmaking, with government-backed investment and strong market demand driving new fabs and manufacturing partnerships. ASML’s participation signals new opportunities for suppliers, partners, and design houses across the value chain.

India’s booming semiconductor landscape

India’s semiconductor market is expected to exceed $55 billion by 2026 and more than $100 billion by 2030, with demand driven by smartphones, automotive, and 5G IoT devices. The government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) programs and strategic push for domestic chip manufacturing are creating fertile ground for equipment and technology providers.

ASML’s holistic lithography is designed to help fabs achieve higher yields, greater throughput, and more reliable scaling as they ramp up production. The approach integrates three key categories: advanced lithography systems, computational lithography software, and metrology and inspection tools.

• Lithography systems form the foundation, using light to print nanometer-scale patterns on silicon wafers.
• Computational lithography software brings automated control loops and in-line corrections to improve yield.
• Metrology and inspection systems measure key dimensions, overlay accuracy, and defectivity to maintain process stability.

By combining these elements, chipmakers can reduce edge placement errors, expand their process windows, and maximize good wafers per day. For India’s emerging fabs, this could mean smoother production ramps and access to scalable, future-proof technology.

Building ties with India

ASML’s presence at SEMICON India also carried a strong message of collaboration. Christophe Fouquet, President and CEO of ASML, emphasized the company’s interest in supporting India’s semiconductor ambitions during his keynote speech.

“India has been showing progress in developing its ambitions in the semiconductor industry with investments, a strong talent pool and clear support from the government. We welcome India’s vision as it will strengthen the global industry. ASML is participating in SEMICON India for the first time. We look forward to learning more about India’s semiconductor industry, establishing new relationships and preparing opportunities,” he said.