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ASML Holding is venturing into the semiconductor back end equipment market with a new hybrid bonding system, developed in partnership with industry leaders to enhance chip packaging for advanced applications. This expansion beyond lithography into advanced packaging technologies aims to align ASML's offerings with AI and high-performance computing trends.

The collaboration with partners such as Prodrive Technologies and VDL-ETG allows ASML to share development risks and access external expertise, potentially speeding up market entry. Investors are focused on the timeline for commercial deployment and the significance of this venture within ASML's overall portfolio.