Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have announced a joint venture in Kumamoto with combined investment exceeding ¥700 billion. The venture will develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors for smartphone cameras. Sony will invest ¥465 billion for a roughly 60% stake, while TSMC will invest ¥282 billion for about 40%, with development equipment and production lines installed at Sony Semiconductor Solutions’ plant in Koshi. The companies are targeting mass production in 2029 and are also considering applications in physical AI for autonomous robots and vehicles. Source: NNN News / SONY
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