Our company

ASM supplies wafer processing equipment to the leading semiconductor manufacturers, mostly for the deposition of thin films. We design, manufacture, sell, and service deposition tools to supply our customers with the advanced technologies to produce semiconductor devices, or integrated circuits (ICs).

4600+ people worldwide

15 key locations

69+ nationalities working at ASM

56 years of research, innovation and breakthrough technologies

Strategy

ASM has a legacy of innovation of more than half a century. Our strategy is Growth through Innovation.

Our objectives and enablers

Purpose

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through advancing technologies that unlock new potential.

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Our story

In 1968, entrepreneur Arthur del Prado established ASM in the Netherlands.

Our journey as an industry pioneer

Staying ahead of what's next

At ASM, we’re shaping the future at the atomic level. We enable the next generation of microchips by empowering leading semiconductor manufacturers with advanced wafer processing equipment. Through our mastery of thin-film deposition, we create the innovative tools and solutions that shape the materials at the heart of tomorrow’s technology – powering everything from AI and next-generation healthcare to cloud computing and smarter, more energy-efficient devices.

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Our culture

At ASM, global collaboration and expertise drive our biggest breakthroughs. Our worldwide team includes 60+ nationalities, and everyone has the chance to grow, thrive, and be inspired. We are united by a vibrant culture where excellence drives us and defines us, and where curiosity powers possibility.

With passion and impact, we innovate.

We discover tomorrow’s solutions, today. We push boundaries while striving for simplicity, and always with impact.

With courage and resilience, we deliver.

We stay ahead of the game, meet challenges head-on, and own our mistakes. Delivering results that matter so our customers can reach peak performance.

With humility and integrity, we care.

At ASM, “you” and “we” go hand in hand. We win as a team, we learn as a team. Everyone is valued and treated with respect. No egos. No exceptions.

Meet our leadership

We have a two-tier board structure, with two Management Board members and seven Supervisory Board members. In 2022, we established an Executive Committee to help the Management Board drive and execute ASM's strategy.