From Pulse 2.0 · Amit Chowdhry · · 1m 30s
Apple Expands $600 Billion U.S. Manufacturing Plan
Apple adds new partners to boost American production for iPhone 18 Pro and Duo.
In brief
Apple adds new partners to boost American production for iPhone 18 Pro and Duo. Apple expanded its $600 billion U.S. manufacturing program with partnerships including Perryman, Qnity, Broadcom, Corning, Coherent, TSMC, and Amkor to supply components for iPhone 18 Pro and Duo. Originally reported by Pulse 2.0.
Apple Announces New U.S. Manufacturing Partners
Apple expanded its American Manufacturing Program with new partnerships to supply advanced materials and critical components for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo.
Perryman Supplies Titanium Enclosures
Perryman, a Pennsylvania-based titanium producer, will make grade 5 titanium for iPhone Duo foldable enclosure with 80% recycled content.
Qnity Electronics Makes Camera Films
Qnity will manufacture advanced films for iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture camera system using on-device intelligence.
Broadcom Expands Chip Production
Broadcom modernizes Colorado facility to produce 15 billion U.S.-made chips including radio-frequency components for Apple devices.
Corning Produces iPhone Glass
Corning will supply all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass by end of 2026 from Kentucky facility.
Coherent Expands Laser Tech
Coherent increases vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser supply for Face ID and Dynamic Island features.
TSMC Scales Arizona Production
TSMC's Arizona facility will produce 100 million Apple chips by end of 2026 supporting iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Amkor Builds Arizona Packaging Facility
Amkor starts first high-volume semiconductor packaging and testing facility in Peoria, Arizona with 3,500 local hires.
The short version
Apple expanded its $600 billion U.S. manufacturing program with partnerships including Perryman, Qnity, Broadcom, Corning, Coherent, TSMC, and Amkor to supply components for iPhone 18 Pro and Duo.
