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Sony converts PlayStation disc factory to optical microlens plant

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Engadget ·

Sony is repurposing its PlayStation disc factory in Austria into a facility for optical microlenses, investing $34 million. The move shifts production from physical game discs to components used in cameras and sensors. This reflects Sony's broader pivot toward imaging and semiconductor technologies.

Meridian48 take
A smart pivot from shrinking physical media to growing sensor demand, but the $34 million is modest for a tech giant.
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