Samsung Delays ASML Equipment for Texas Chip Plant Amid Client Shortages

Samsung's $17 billion Texas factory faces setbacks as it struggles to secure major customers and equipment for advanced chip production.

Samsung has postponed receiving ASML's advanced EUV lithography equipment for its Taylor, Texas factory due to a lack of major chip orders.
The delay affects Samsung's plans to start production at the factory in 2026, raising concerns about potential financial burdens and stranded assets.
Industry analysts cite low yields in Samsung's 3nm process as a key reason for the company's difficulty in attracting large clients like NVIDIA.
The postponement has led suppliers to seek other customers and withdraw staff from the Texas site, reflecting broader challenges in Samsung's foundry business.
Samsung's market share in contract chip manufacturing has declined, widening the gap with competitors like TSMC, which continues to secure strong client commitments.