Exclusief interview | Het brein van ASML: de weg naar het onmogelijke (Deel 1/2)

The podcast features an interview with a retiring CTO from ASML, who reflects on his 40-year career and the evolution of the company. He recounts his early inspirations, including taking apart electrical appliances as a child and learning from retired car makers. The discussion covers ASML's early days, the challenges of scaling up, and the shift in the semiconductor industry towards specialized equipment manufacturers. Modularity in device design is highlighted as a critical factor in ASML's success, particularly with the PAS 5500. The conversation also explores the complexities of developing DUV and EUV technologies, including the unexpected impact of ammonia from nearby pig farms on photo-sensitive layers.