# Sony Group starts operations at a new semiconductor fab in Thailand

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/companies/133878-sony-group-starts-operations-at-a-new-semiconductor-fab-in-thailand
- Published: 2024-03-29T19:23:20+07:00
- Author: Fujiko Takahashi

Sony Group has launched a new semiconductor fab in Thailand to boost production 
of automotive image sensors.

## Key Takeaways

 * Sony Group has started operations at a new semiconductor fab in Thailand to boost
   production of automotive image sensors for driver-assistance systems.
 * The new fab in Pathum Thani province will create 2,000 new jobs, with 20% being
   engineers, by 2026 and has space for future expansion to meet growing demand.
 * In addition to image sensors for driver-assistance systems, the fab will also
   produce laser diodes for high-capacity hard disk drives, with plans to recruit
   engineers from local Thai universities.

The company invested $66 million in the new fab and expects to create 2,000 new 
jobs by 2026. The facility will mainly produce image sensors for advanced driver-
assistance systems and aims to increase its market share to 39% by 2025.

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Additionally, the fab will produce laser diodes for high-capacity hard disk drives.
Despite expected rises in labor costs, Sony sees significant cost benefits in Thailand
and plans to collaborate with local universities to recruit engineers.

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[Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation](https://www.sony-semicon.com/en/news/2024/2024032801.html)
has begun operations at a new fab in Thailand, with a focus on assembly processes
for semiconductors, including image sensors for automotive applications and display
devices. The new facility, known as “Building 4,” aims to create approximately 2,000
new jobs and contribute to the expansion of the semiconductor industry in Thailand.

Additionally, the company is committed to sustainable practices, using 100% renewable
energy and implementing energy-efficient technologies. The completion of Building
4 is expected to enhance Sony’s product line-up and contribute to the sustainable
evolution of its business.