At present, ASML stands as the sole manufacturer globally with the capability to produce extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. Over the past decade or thereabouts, ASML has established an unparalleled dominance in the chip industry through its EUV lithography machines. Practically every chip - manufacturing company across the globe hinges its operations on ASML's products. Should ASML decide to halt the sale of EUV lithography machines to a particular company, that company would find itself barred from venturing into the 7 - nanometer and lower - scale chip manufacturing processes. Consequently, its development prospects would face severe constraints.
