TSMC and Sony Group finalized a joint venture to build a $4.7 billion factory in Kumamoto, Japan. The new entity is named Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. Sony holds the controlling stake with a $2.92 billion investment. TSMC will contribute approximately $2.82 billion to the project.
The partnership combines Sony’s sensor design with TSMC’s advanced manufacturing expertise. The facility will produce advanced image sensors for the smartphone market. Volume production is scheduled to begin by 2029.
The project expects to receive financial support from the Japanese government. This collaboration expands TSMC’s global footprint into the automotive and robotics sectors.