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Re: Europe needs a better local chip production Strategic Agenda
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NotFuzzyWarm
on 15/04/2025, 02:41:18 UTC
They have ASML (in the Netherland), that's pretty strategic. (Most of the technology used by the Taiwanese semiconductor company relies on the 3D silicone printing done by ASML).
A. It is not '3D silicone printing' The EUV (Extreme Ultra Violet) lithography process used is not '3D printing' - it is a 2D photo process used to etch patterns in silicon (Si) as in the element - not silicone which are materials that incorporate Si as part of their chemical makeup.

B. All that matters is ASML is a Western owned corporation - where their facilities are located is pretty irrelevant. Their operations being located in Europe does not give them any special benefits when it comes to chip building.