Apple has announced an expansion of its American Manufacturing Program (AMP), introducing new partnerships aimed at increasing the domestic production of critical electronic components. The company plans to allocate $400 million toward these new initiatives by 2030, which falls under its broader four-year, $600 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing and innovation.
The expansion brings in four primary partners—Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics—to produce essential materials and components within the United States for global distribution.
New Manufacturing Partnerships and Capabilities
The updated program details specific domestic production goals across several major technology suppliers:
- TDK: Following a 30-year relationship with Apple, TDK will manufacture sensors for the company in the U.S. for the first time. The facility will produce advanced tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensors, which are utilized in features such as iPhone camera stabilization.
- Bosch and TSMC: Apple is coordinating with Bosch and TSMC to produce integrated circuits (ICs) at TSMC Washington in Camas, Washington. These components will support Bosch’s sensing hardware, which is used for Apple product features like Crash Detection, elevation tracking, and activity monitoring.
- Cirrus Logic and GlobalFoundries: This collaboration will establish new semiconductor process technologies at the GlobalFoundries facility in Malta, New York. The partnership focuses on developing mixed-signal solutions, including advanced ICs necessary for Face ID systems.
- Qnity Electronics and HD MicroSystems: These companies will supply materials required for semiconductor manufacturing and advanced electronics, with a focus on supporting components used in high-performance computing and artificial intelligence.
These new agreements build upon the existing AMP network, which includes initial partners such as Amkor, Applied Materials, Broadcom, Coherent, Corning, GlobalFoundries, GlobalWafers America, MP Materials, Samsung, and Texas Instruments.
Educational and Training Initiatives
In addition to component manufacturing, the announcement highlighted the company’s ongoing workforce training efforts through the Apple Manufacturing Academy. Launched in Detroit last fall, the academy provides small- and medium-sized manufacturers with training in automation, smart manufacturing, and AI. To date, the program has provided free virtual and in-person training sessions to nearly 150 businesses.
The academy is scheduled to host its first Spring Forum from April 30 to May 1 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. The event will focus on the integration of artificial intelligence in the manufacturing sector and is open to students, educators, and industry professionals. Registration and additional details are available through the academy’s official website.