ASML Sells Lego-Like Model of Chip Machine to Workers

The video discusses ASML's release of a Lego-style model of their lithography machine, the Twin Scan EXE 5000, to celebrate their 40th anniversary. The model is priced at 208 euros, while the real machine costs 373 million euros. The real machine is large, requiring three Boeing aircraft for transport, and consists of hundreds of thousands of components. A key feature is its mirror, the flattest surface known, made by a German company. The video also touches on the complexity of ASML's supply chain management.

What is the purpose of the Lego-style miniature lithography machine?

• To commemorate ASML's 40th anniversary

• To raise funds for charity

• To promote a new product line

• To celebrate ASML's 50th anniversary

How much does the real lithography machine cost compared to the Lego model?

• 500 million euros

• 373 million euros

• 1 billion euros

• 208 euros

What is a notable feature of the real lithography machines?

• They are small enough to fit in a car

• They require three Boeing aircraft for transportation

• They are made entirely of Lego

• They are powered by solar energy

What is the biggest challenge mentioned by ASML executives regarding their machines?

• Reducing production costs

• Increasing sales in Asia

• Managing the complex supply chain

• Designing new models

What is unique about the mirror used in ASML's lithography machines?

• It is the largest mirror in the world

• It is the flattest surface known to man

• It is made of gold

• It is produced in the United States