Mitsubishi Electric and Sony Semiconductor Solutions Agree to Establish a Joint Venture to Build AI Vision Sensor Solutions for Manufacturing Applications

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (“Mitsubishi Electric”) and Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (“Sony”) have entered into a definitive agreement on a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the automation and advancement of manufacturing equipment and manual operations in the manufacturing industry. Under the partnership, the two companies will establish a newly formed joint venture (“JV”), Advanced Vision Solutions Co., Ltd., which is scheduled to begin operations in October 2026, subject to the receipt of necessary approvals and clearances from relevant authorities.