ASML's Lego EUV Machine: The Unexpected Hit from the Chip Equipment Giant
By
John Cole
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Summary
ASML, the Dutch company behind the $400 million Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines essential for manufacturing high-end chips, has unexpectedly found its most coveted product to be a 1,000-piece Lego version of its own machine. The project began with Rick Lenssen, a data analyst at ASML who designs custom Lego sets as a hobby, and has captured widespread attention as a unique blend of complex engineering and human connection.
Key quotes
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Each unit costs roughly $400 million, has 100,000+ parts, and requires three Boeing 747s just to deliver it.
But right now, the most coveted product coming out of ASML is the 1,000-piece Lego version.
The project started with Rick Lenssen, a data analyst at ASML, with a hobby of designing custom Lego sets.
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