Travel back to 1998: ASML’s Veldhoven headquarters was just beginning to take shape. Our PAS 5500 platform was gaining traction with major chipmakers while the semiconductor sector rode the waves of innovation in personal computing. As the industry surged, so did our growth, both in the number of employees and in system output, leading us to expand our offices and factories into a sprawling campus. Fast-forward to today: The semiconductor field is experiencing another revolution, driven by advancements in AI, with projections forecasting it to become a trillion-dollar market by 2030. Just as before, we're committed to keep powering technology forward with you by preparing for this growth. This means sustainably expanding our global footprint, hiring and training top talent, and staying laser-focused on the needs of our customers.💡
I shortly worked on that platform the PAS 5500. I was invited for an application interview begin 1999. But due to illness I could not go, such a shame.
During my electronics/economics study, my marketing teacher asked... do you know those buildings ASML is constructing? They will be fully packed with engineers the minute those buildings are ready. As students we laughed a bit... but she was right as i experienced the first 6 years of my career visiting ASML almost daily. What a company, what a sector !!
Wat a big difference with the campus today!
I started my journey with ASML in January 2000. I love the company and the people that work there. I will never leave.
Great technology well designed tool, and consistent customer support.
Impressive growth!
We really need nuclear power back to unleash the full potential of all the silicon.
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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer at ASML
1moI remember that we developed in this period with a team of ASML and Philips CFT colleagues the first Atlas Waferstage with Linear motors (LiMMS) that got further developed into the first Twin-Scan stage. Sweet memories with a great team of engineers.