Sony and TSMC to Invest $6.3B in Advanced Image Sensor Plant in Kumamoto
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-08-10
Sony and TSMC announced a joint investment of approximately $6.3 billion to build an advanced image sensor plant in Kumamoto, Japan. The move aims to strengthen Japan's domestic semiconductor supply chain and meet the growing demand for high-end sensors driven by smart devices and automotive electronics.
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