News Summary
Apple has announced a significant $100 billion investment to boost semiconductor and manufacturing operations in the U.S., bringing its total commitment to $600 billion over the next four years. This initiative is set to support over 450,000 jobs nationwide, with plans to directly hire 20,000 employees in various tech roles. The American Manufacturing Program (AMP) aims to strengthen domestic production, especially in Texas, while building a robust silicon supply chain. With upcoming facilities and partnerships, Apple’s move marks a transformative moment for U.S. tech manufacturing.
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Apple Inc. has announced a significant commitment to boost U.S. manufacturing, pledging approximately $100 billion for semiconductor and manufacturing projects over the next four years. This investment elevates the company’s total U.S. investment commitment to $600 billion, aiming to create and support over 450,000 jobs through collaborations with suppliers across all 50 states.
The company unveiled the American Manufacturing Program (AMP), which focuses on increasing domestic production of key components, including chips and manufacturing equipment. As part of the initiative, Apple will directly hire 20,000 employees for various roles, including research and development, silicon engineering, software development, and artificial intelligence.
Key Partnerships and Projects
Apple’s first AMP partners include reputable companies such as Corning, Coherent, GlobalWafers America, Applied Materials, Texas Instruments, Samsung, GlobalFoundries, Amkor, and Broadcom. These collaborations signify Apple’s commitment to significant advancements in local manufacturing capabilities.
In a notable development, Apple plans to produce all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass in the U.S. through an expanded partnership with Corning in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Coherent will manufacture VCSEL lasers for Apple products at its facility in Sherman, Texas, under a multiyear agreement.
Additionally, Apple has partnered with MP Materials to procure American-made rare earth magnets, furthering operations at its Texas facility. As a part of establishing a comprehensive silicon supply chain in the United States, Apple expects to produce over 19 billion chips for its products by 2025, in collaboration with TSMC in Arizona for advanced chip production.
Expansion of Manufacturing Facilities
Apple is also working with Broadcom and GlobalFoundries to produce U.S.-made cellular semiconductor components, essential for upcoming 5G technology. A new factory in Houston for advanced server production has started construction, expected to yield mass production by 2026.
In a move to support small and medium-sized businesses, Apple will open an Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit on August 19, presenting training focused on advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence. This is complemented by ongoing construction to enhance Apple’s data center capabilities in Maiden, North Carolina, alongside expansions in Iowa, Nevada, and Oregon.
Growth and Future Plans
The company is also expanding its campus in Austin, Texas, which currently accommodates more than 13,000 employees across over 1 million square feet of completed office space. This expansion aligns with Apple’s broader strategy to reduce reliance on overseas production amidst rising tariffs on imports of electronics.
Coinciding with Apple’s announcement was a supportive statement from the U.S. Department of Commerce, which confirmed a $1.6 billion investment to aid Texas Instruments in expanding its semiconductor operations. Texas Instruments intends to produce over 100 million semiconductor chips daily at its new Sherman facility.
Collaborative efforts continue with companies such as Applied Materials, which will provide manufacturing equipment for Texas Instruments, while GlobalWafers will focus on producing advanced silicon wafers for Apple products in Sherman. Exciting developments also include a partnership between Apple and Samsung to create innovative image sensors for the upcoming iPhone 18, utilizing new chip technology co-developed by both companies to enhance the efficiency and performance of future Apple devices.
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