Dutch lithography giant ASML officially kicked off construction on September 8 at its new Brainport Industries Campus North (BIC North) in Eindhoven. The project will be developed in phases, with total floor area expected to reach roughly 350,000 square meters. The first phase is slated for completion in 2029, designed to house at least 3,000 employees and introduce a new production model tailored to its TWINSCAN lithography systems.

The initial phase consolidates manufacturing, logistics, and office operations in one location. BIC North marks ASML's second large-scale industrial campus in the Netherlands' Brainport region. Once fully realized, it will join the company's De Run 1000 headquarters and the De Run 6000/7000 industrial site in Veldhoven to form three major operational hubs in the area.

Scheduled for completion in 2029, the first phase will accommodate at least 3,000 staff, primarily relocating teams from ASML's existing office and production facilities. By housing production, logistics, and supporting office activities under one roof, the campus aims to reduce transition times between different operational stages. The entire project follows a phased construction approach, with long-term capacity reaching up to 20,000 jobs, though actual build-out will depend on ASML's future business needs. The company did not disclose investment figures in its announcement, nor did it indicate that all positions would be newly created, so the 20,000 figure should be viewed as planned campus capacity.

A "flow factory" sits at the heart of the new campus, designed to expand TWINSCAN system output. This facility will deploy a next-generation manufacturing model for TWINSCAN lithography tools, reorganizing material flows, module assembly, and equipment installation processes to boost speed, efficiency, and scale. ASML said the model draws on proven production approaches from the automotive and aerospace industries, cutting downtime and material handling while maintaining quality standards. The new campus will provide additional manufacturing space and expansion flexibility, though ASML has yet to specify production volume targets for various lithography systems at BIC North.

President and CEO Christophe Fouquet attributed the expansion to rising demand in the global semiconductor industry. He noted that BIC North will complement the company's existing office and manufacturing capabilities in the Brainport region while offering room to serve customers worldwide. The project spans two stages, beginning with site preparation followed by main construction. The Eindhoven city council approved the development arrangements in March, after which local authorities initiated land remediation, roadworks, and ecological supporting projects. The September 8 ceremony marked the formal start of the main construction phase, attended by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten along with representatives from government, customers, suppliers, and research institutions.

Progress on the project depends on parallel upgrades to local infrastructure, including transportation, power supply, housing, and talent availability. ASML said it is participating in long-term initiatives around workforce development, affordable housing, and equal opportunity through public-private partnerships, aligning with the broader expansion of both the company and the Brainport industrial cluster.