SemiconductorsJapanese company looks to diversify away from reliance on Intel ordersNikon President Yasuhiro Ohmura said that even with low prices, there is still plenty of profit to be had in lithography equipment. (Photo by Akikazu Ishii)TAIYO SUZUKIMay 29, 2026 04:44 JSTTOKYO -- Nikon is focusing in on a comeback in semiconductor photolithography equipment by offering lower prices than Dutch company ASML Holding, which has an over 80% market share, the Japanese company's new president and CEO told Nikkei.
Nikon to take on ASML with low-priced chipmaking equipment: CEO
Japanese company looks to diversify away from reliance on Intel orders














