Apple announced new and expanded partnerships with American manufacturers to supply advanced materials and critical components for its iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro lineup. The agreements are part of the company’s American Manufacturing Program (AMP), which supports domestic production through its broader $600 billion, four-year commitment to U.S. manufacturing and innovation.
The latest partnerships include Perryman Company, a Pennsylvania-based producer of specialty titanium products, and Qnity Electronics, a Delaware-headquartered supplier of advanced electronic materials. The companies will supply components for Apple’s newest smartphones, including the titanium enclosure for its first foldable iPhone and the advanced camera technology in the iPhone 18 Pro.
Apple plans to commit up to $100 million to Perryman over the next three years, a family-owned manufacturer specializing in titanium processing. At its Houston, Pennsylvania, facility, Perryman will melt, forge, and roll grade 5 titanium for the iPhone Duo enclosure.
The titanium material contains at least 80% recycled content and is designed to provide durability and structural strength for Apple’s foldable smartphone.
Apple is also expanding its relationship with Qnity Electronics, which joined the American Manufacturing Program in March 2026. Qnity will manufacture advanced films used in the new variable aperture camera system for iPhone 18 Pro.
The technology is a central component of the device’s 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera, enabling improved control over light intake and depth of field. The system uses on-device intelligence to automatically adjust the camera’s aperture, allowing more light in darker environments and optimizing image detail in brighter conditions.
These agreements build on Apple’s existing network of American suppliers, which spans all 50 states and supports more than 450,000 U.S. jobs.
Nearly 100 components used in iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro are manufactured by American companies across more than a dozen states. These include wireless communications chips, semiconductor components, specialty glass, and other technologies essential to smartphone functionality.
Several major suppliers are expanding domestic production capacity as part of Apple’s manufacturing strategy.
Broadcom is modernizing and expanding its Fort Collins, Colorado, manufacturing facility through a $1.5 billion capital investment announced in July 2026. Under its multiyear agreement with Apple, Broadcom plans to produce more than 15 billion U.S.-manufactured chips, including advanced radio-frequency components for Apple devices.
Corning, an Apple supplier since the introduction of the original iPhone in 2007, continues to manufacture specialty glass at its Harrodsburg, Kentucky, facility. By the end of 2026, Apple expects all cover glass for iPhones and Apple Watches sold worldwide, including the iPhone Duo, to be produced at the Kentucky operation.
Coherent is expanding its supply of vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser technology from its facility in Sherman, Texas. These components support Face ID and other device features, including the redesigned Dynamic Island on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Apple’s semiconductor manufacturing relationship with TSMC is also expanding in Arizona. TSMC’s Arizona fabrication facility is expected to produce more than 100 million chips for Apple during 2026, supporting products such as iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Construction is progressing on the facility’s north campus as the companies continue scaling domestic semiconductor production.
Amkor Technology is developing its first high-volume semiconductor packaging and testing facility in Peoria, Arizona. The company broke ground on the project in September 2025 and began shell construction in 2026.
The first two phases are expected to support more than 3,500 local hires. Apple will be among the facility’s first customers, helping expand domestic capabilities beyond semiconductor fabrication into advanced packaging and testing.
Apple is also investing in workforce development and manufacturing education. In August 2026, the company opened its second U.S. manufacturing learning site, the Advanced Manufacturing Center, in Houston, Texas.
The 20,000-square-foot facility provides training for small and medium-sized manufacturers using processes employed in Apple’s own production operations. Programs include advanced manufacturing principles, final assembly techniques, and printed circuit board assembly design.
The center operates within the same Houston facility that manufactures Apple’s advanced AI servers and is scheduled to begin producing Mac mini computers in 2026.
Environmental sustainability remains another component of Apple’s manufacturing strategy. The company requires its direct suppliers to transition Apple-related manufacturing operations to renewable electricity by the end of the decade as part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire footprint by 2030.
The expanded partnerships also emphasize recycled materials, including the high recycled-content titanium produced for iPhone Duo.
Through these investments, Apple is seeking to strengthen the domestic supply chain for advanced electronics while increasing U.S. production of semiconductor technologies, specialty materials, and precision-manufactured components.
The company’s American Manufacturing Program is intended to help suppliers establish new production capabilities and scale existing operations, supporting its growing demand for advanced components across its product portfolio.
KEY QUOTES:
“We’re thrilled to expand our work with companies producing advanced materials and components for our newest iPhone lineup right here in America. American ingenuity is vital to all our products, from the titanium crafted for iPhone Duo to breakthrough camera innovations in iPhone 18 Pro. We’re proud to work with Perryman and Qnity Electronics to continue expanding our American Manufacturing Program and support U.S. jobs.”
Sabih Khan, Chief Operating Officer At Apple
