Building the nextgeneration of high-tech machinery together

The Dutch high-tech manufacturing industry is built onknowledge, precision and strong partnerships. As technology becomes morecomplex and pressure on productivity increases, companies need new ideas, newcapabilities and closer collaboration across the supply chain.

FPT, NEVAT and FME, together with ASML, invite you to the ASML ChallengeDay on 24 November. The event brings companies together to explore realtechnical and operational challenges, exchange knowledge and build valuable newrelationships. Whether you already work in the semiconductor supply chain orwant to discover where your expertise could add value, you are welcome to jointhe conversation.

From individual challenges to shared opportunities

Before the event, participating companies can share the technical andoperational challenges they encounter in high-techmanufacturing. We use this input to identify common themes,learning opportunities and topics where collaboration can make a difference. During the ASML Challenge Day, theseinsights form the starting point for focused discussions and a shared technicalagenda. Participants receive the questions in advance.

Connect with ASML and the wider high-tech network

ASML brings its own technical challenges and development topics to the table. Together,we explore where these connect with the knowledge and capabilities ofparticipating companies. Which topics could benefit from a joint approach? Whatcan we learn from one another? And which companies and experts can help turn ideas intoprogress?

Where possible, we share concrete challenges before the event. Thisgives participants time to consider where their knowledge, technology orexperience could contribute—even when their company is not yet active in thesemiconductor supply chain.

The event also creates space to meet new partners, learn how thesemiconductor ecosystem works and explore collaborationbetween different levels of the supply chain, including the role of systemsuppliers.

What will you take away?

The aim is not to solve every challenge in one day. The ASML Challenge Day helpsus identifywhere joint action can make a real difference. You leave with fresh insights, useful contacts and a clearerview of opportunities in the high-tech and semiconductor ecosystem. By the end of the event, we aim to have:

-         a clear overview of shared technical and operationalchallenges;

-         new knowledge and ideas from across the high-techmanufacturing industry;

-         valuable connections between companies and experts;

-         priorities and concrete topics for follow-up after theevent.

Technical expertise at the table

The ASML Challenge Day focuses on technology, engineering andlearning from practice. We particularly welcome product engineers,application engineers, process engineers, product designers, technical leadsand specialists who want to share expertise or explore newapplications. To keep the discussions technical and open, the event is not intendedfor sales or procurement roles.

Received this invitation but know a technical colleaguewho would benefit more? Feel free to forward it.

Come curious, leave connected

The event grows stronger through the knowledge,questions and experience of every participant. We invite you to contributeactively, listen to different perspectives and connect with people who can helpmove an idea or challenge forward.

About four weeks before the event, participants receive practical information and a short requestfor input.

Please submit your input by 10 November 2026. We use it to prepare relevantand engaging discussions for 24 November.

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Ready to explore, learn and contribute?

Bring your questions. Share your expertise. Meet new partners. Help shape what we can achieve together.