One would expect that reverse engineering technologies wouldn’t be impossible.
The importance of these technologies for China is huge.
Moreover, they have a massive budget and probably also own a couple of ASML’s euv lithography machines.
Why is it that they cant remake these machines?
I heard some sources say that it might take them a decade.
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I used to work at ASML. I can tell you the semiconductor industry is in a constant sprint race. Machines, called “tools”, take 3-5 years to design.
For context: these were $30M in the early 2000s when I was there. And they required a $10M laser, constant support equipment, and 24/7 maintenance staff (I was this).
If another company were to buy one, tear it apart and try to copy it, they would be at minimum 5-7 years behind the curve. That is why self-innovation is the only way to win here. ASML, at least at the time, took excellent care of the employees, hired top talent, and worked with AAA vendors.
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