Sony's Biggest Sensor Plant Halted After 7.1 Magnitude Japan Quake

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Sony's Biggest Sensor Plant Halted After 7.1 Magnitude Japan Quake

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A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on July 28, triggering evacuations at Sony's Kumamoto sensor plant, the company's largest, along with nearby Fujifilm and TSMC facilities. Sony has confirmed production is halted while the site is inspected for damage — no timeline for restart has been given.

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