ASML Plans Japan Workforce Expansion to Support Rapidus, TSMC
ASML’s EUV lithography systems are central to Japan’s push for advanced chips. ASML has doubled staffing at its Chitose office near Rapidus to about 50 employees and plans further growth, while considering additional expansion in Kumamoto where TSMC operates. Japan lithography sales rose about 40% in 2025 to €1.2 billion as Rapidus’ 2nm output targets remain on track.