# TSMC expands Japan chip factory; Denso takes stake

TSMC announced expansion of its chip plant under construction in Japan with Sony Group, and Denso will take a stake in the project. The expansion adds capacity for automotive and industrial chips.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-02-15
- Where: Japan, Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: semiconductor chips
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company](https://endata.com/companies/27337.md)
- [Sony](https://endata.com/companies/2220.md) (partner)
- [DENSO](https://endata.com/companies/2901.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/japans-denso-invest-tsmc-chip-factory-japan-2022-02-15/), 2022-02-15: "TSMC said on Tuesday that the chip plant it is building in Japan with Sony Group."

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