TSMC Says ASML’s Latest Chipmaking Gear Is Too Pricey to Use

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will hold off on deploying ASML Holding NV’s most cutting-edge lithography machines for chip production through 2029 to save money, dealing a potential setback to the Dutch maker of the costly equipment.

The Taiwanese chipmaker has no current plans to adopt ASML’s latest high numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, or high-NA EUV, which fetch upwards of €350 million ($410 million) apiece, TSMC Deputy Co-Chief Operating Officer Kevin Zhang told reporters. Zhang also announced that the company’s leading-edge A13 chip will go into production in 2029. TSMC is ASML’s largest customer, according to Bloomberg’s supply chain data.