Sony and TSMC will invest USD 4.7 billion (about EUR 4.07 billion) to develop advanced image sensors for smartphones in Japan, with the start of production scheduled for 2029.
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11/08/2026
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A a new joint company will be based at Sony’s Koshi factory in the Kumamoto region of Japan, specializing in electronic components, and “will serve as a nerve center for the development and manufacturing activities necessary for mass production of image sensors for smartphones”, announced the two groups in a statement.
The Japanese company will invest 465 billion yen (about EUR 2,53 billion) and the Taiwanese ‘giant’ will invest the remaining amount, they have.
According to the press release, this collaboration aims to take advantage of TSMC’s “advanced process technology and manufacturing experience”, while Sony will take the lead in developing key imaging sensor technologies and product design.