HardwareNikon Challenges ASML: Slashing Lithography Equipment Prices
Japanese manufacturer Nikon plans to break ASML’s monopoly in the lithography equipment market by reducing prices on its ArF systems. New CEO Yasuhiro Omura revealed ongoing negotiations with major chipmakers in the U.S. and Asia, with contracts expected soon. Nikon seeks to attract clients through lower equipment costs, leveraging advantages from in-house component production to compete effectively.
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