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SK Hynix to Invest $8 Billion in ASMLs Extreme Ultraviolet Chip-Making Machines

SK Hynix, a leading memory chip manufacturer, is set to invest approximately eight billion dollars in advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) chip-making machines from ASML. This deal, worth eleven point nine trillion won, will boost production of next-generation memory chips driven by surging AI needs. The order spans from 2022 to 2027 and is one of the largest ever placed for these tools.

The investment intensifies competition with Samsung as both companies vie for contracts to supply high-performance memory for Nvidias AI processors. These machines, costing hundreds of millions each, enable advanced DRAM and high-bandwidth memory, with other major customers like Taiwan Semiconductor also purchasing heavily from ASML.

ASML, the sole provider of EUV technology, sees this latest sale as a strong indicator of the industrys direction. As AI revolutionizes computing, expect more significant investments like this, with industry leaders securing top tools years ahead to maintain their competitive edge.

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