Recently, ASML announced its financial results for the second quarter and is considering raising the prices of low numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, triggering dissatisfaction among its major customers. ASML Chief Financial Officer Roger Dassen stated that the company will adjust its pricing strategy based on the actual value of its products and modify its pricing plans in line with improvements in equipment productivity. ASML plans to increase the production capacity of low numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet lithography machines and immersion deep ultraviolet lithography machines by 30% by 2027, and is studying an additional 30% increase in production by 2028. Despite this, the expansion of production capacity still struggles to meet the market gap in demand for AI chips.
