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Sony Semiconductor Solutions will start mass-producing next-generation image sensors with TSMC in 2029, backed by a combined investment of ¥747 billion (about $4.7 billion). The venture targets advanced sensors for smartphones, autonomous driving, and AI applications.
Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC have announced a partnership to jointly develop and produce next-generation image sensors, combining Sony's sensor technology with TSMC's manufacturing expertise for applications in smartphones, autonomous vehicles, and industrial devices. The deal is seen as a key move to reinforce the global semiconductor supply chain, though specific production details remain undisclosed.
Sony and TSMC have announced a strategic partnership to develop next-generation image sensors. The collaboration aims to leverage Sony's sensor expertise and TSMC's chip manufacturing prowess for future applications like autonomous driving and AI.
Sony Group reported net profit for fiscal 2025 down 3.4% year-on-year to 1.03 trillion yen, missing market expectations. Revenue nudged up 1.2% to 13.2 trillion yen, but higher costs and weaker demand in the image sensor segment hurt margins. The company forecasts a recovery to 1.1 trillion yen in profit for fiscal 2026 on growth in online entertainment and electric vehicle sensors.
Sony Group forecasts a 12.5% rise in net profit to 1.16 trillion yen ($8.3 billion) for fiscal 2026. The growth is driven by expanding content businesses and image sensor demand amid a global market recovery.
