Sony and TSMC Invest 1 Trillion Yen in Next-Generation Sensors
Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced on August 11 that they have formally agreed to jointly produce next-generation image sensors, with total investment expected to reach about 1 trillion yen and mass production scheduled to begin in Kumamoto Prefecture in 2029. (News On Japan)
On August 11, Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. announced a joint venture to produce next-generation image sensors, with an estimated investment of roughly 1 trillion yen. The production will commence in Kumamoto Prefecture in 2029. Sony plans to contribute 60% of the funding, while TSMC will cover the remaining 40%.
The joint venture will also focus on technological innovation for emerging fields, including physical AI. The venture aims to supply products for Apple's iPhone. On August 12, Typhoon No. 15 continued to move west across central Japan, causing damage in Ibaraki and Tochigi prefectures, although heavy rain and strong winds posed continued threats.
Meanwhile, Japan's H3 Rocket No. 9 successfully launched the Michibiki No. 7 navigation satellite from Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on August 11, marking the country's second consecutive successful H3 launch.
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