➀ The Netherlands is renowned for its tulips and windmills, but it also holds a significant position in the semiconductor equipment sector, with ASML being the most famous. However, there are many 'hidden champions' in this低调 nation playing crucial roles in the global semiconductor industry. ➁ ASML, as a gem in the Netherlands' semiconductor industry, dominates the global semiconductor equipment manufacturing field. Its light刻机 technology is the key to its success. ASML has grown from a struggling startup to the industry leader with numerous untold stories. ➂ ASM International NV (ASM), with a history of 55 years, focuses on ALD and epitaxy, leading the global ALD market with over 55% market share. ➃ BE Semiconductor Industries NV (BESI) has gained attention for its hybrid bonding equipment, experiencing significant stock price growth. ➄ Nearfield Instruments, a company providing metrology and process control equipment for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, has developed an automated high-throughput 3D scanning probe metrology system.