Devices · 2h ago
Sony converts PlayStation disc factory to optical microlens plant
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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Sony already invested $34 million to repurpose its EU PlayStation disc factory →
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