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Apple has announced a commitment of 100 billion dollars towards U.S. manufacturing, increasing its total investment to 600 billion dollars over the next four years. A significant portion will benefit North Texas, creating 20,000 new jobs in various tech fields. The new American Manufacturing Program aims to boost Apple’s supply chain and support local economies through partnerships with major companies, advancements in technology, and initiatives in education and renewable energy. This move signals a shift toward bolstering domestic manufacturing capabilities and fostering innovation in the region.
Texas is set to become a crucial player in the U.S. manufacturing sector as Apple announces a significant investment of $100 billion, raising its total commitment to $600 billion over the next four years. This new financial injection will emphasize enhancing Apple’s supply chain and manufacturing capabilities within the United States, directly generating about 20,000 new jobs across various sectors including research and development, silicon engineering, software development, and artificial intelligence.
The announcement comes as part of Apple’s launch of the American Manufacturing Program (AMP), which aims to bolster domestic production capabilities. With this initiative, Apple maintains partnerships with over 450,000 jobs nationwide through collaborations with thousands of suppliers, demonstrating its substantial impact on the American labor market. Key partners involved in this initiative include Corning, Coherent, GlobalWafers America, Applied Materials, Texas Instruments, Samsung, GlobalFoundries, Amkor, and Broadcom.
Notably, Apple’s investment will notably focus on Texas, where it is expanding collaborations significantly. Apple will increase its partnership with GlobalWafers America in Sherman for the production of silicon wafers, which are essential components for the semiconductor industry. Another partner, Coherent, also based in Sherman, is set to manufacture VCEL lasers used in features like Face ID on Apple’s devices under a new multiyear agreement.
In addition, Texas Instruments is ramping up its manufacturing capabilities in Sherman with a planned investment of $60 billion over multiple years to establish semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs) across North Texas and Utah. This will enhance the region’s position as a key hub for technological innovation.
As part of its strategy for localization, Apple will source American-made rare earth magnets from MP Materials, with a plan to expand its facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The investment also includes establishing a rare earth recycling line at MP Materials’ site in Mountain Pass, California, which underscores Apple’s commitment to sustainability along with domestic production.
Moreover, Apple’s new server manufacturing facility in Houston aims to support the company’s intelligence and cloud computing needs with plans for mass production expected to be operational by 2026. Alongside this, the company is increasing its overall data center capacity in Maiden, North Carolina, through significant investments emphasizing the use of 100% renewable energy.
The Apple Manufacturing Academy, which will operate out of Detroit, aims to provide resources and consultations for small and medium-sized businesses seeking to adopt advanced manufacturing processes and AI practices, further supporting the growth of the manufacturing sector.
Apple’s plans come alongside ongoing construction at its second campus located in Austin, Texas, which will feature new R&D lab spaces dedicated to various engineering teams. These endeavors contribute to establishing North Texas as a central hub for technology, innovation, and data centers, bolstered by substantial investments from other tech giants such as Nvidia.
This strategic move reflects a broader national trend aimed at enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities, thereby reducing reliance on overseas production. Apple’s commitment to significantly ramping up its U.S. manufacturing efforts positions Texas as a vital contributor to the shift toward local production and technological advancement in the country.
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