# Sony and chip manufacturing giant TSMC have entered into a preliminary agreement to co-develop a Japan-based sensor fabrication facility.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-08 · PetaPixel*

## Key points

- Sony and TSMC plan to build a new image sensor fabrication plant in Koshi City, Kumamoto.
- Sony will hold majority and controlling ownership in the proposed joint venture with TSMC.
- The partnership may expand beyond sensors to automotive and robotics physical AP applications.
- Sony aims to become 'fab-light' by outsourcing some manufacturing to partners like TSMC.

**Companies:** Sony, TSMC
**Countries:** Japan

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