Apple has announced a significant expansion of its domestic manufacturing initiatives, detailing new and broadened partnerships with U.S. enterprises to supply critical materials and components for its upcoming product lineup, including the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro.
Under the latest phase of its American manufacturing initiative, Apple stated that U.S. suppliers now produce nearly 100 distinct components and materials for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, with a supply chain footprint spanning more than a dozen states. The tech giant’s broader domestic network currently reaches across all 50 states, supporting more than 450,000 jobs.
Among the newly announced agreements, Pennsylvania-based titanium manufacturer Perryman Company will receive up to $100 million in investments from Apple over the next three years. The funds will support the production of titanium materials utilized in the iPhone Duo, which features a Grade 5 titanium body structure designed to enhance device strength and durability. Perryman will handle the manufacturing at its Pennsylvania facilities.
In Delaware, Qnity Electronics has been tapped to participate in the production of key components for the iPhone 18 Pro’s new variable aperture camera system. The company will manufacture advanced thin-film materials for the camera setup, which Apple has described as one of its most advanced mobile imaging technologies to date. Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan noted that domestic enterprises are increasingly contributing essential materials and core components to the company’s newest hardware.
Several other long-standing and expanded supplier relationships also form part of the announcement. Broadcom is currently expanding its Colorado manufacturing facility following a $1.5 billion investment plan announced in July. The facility is slated to produce more than 15 billion U.S.-manufactured chips and supply advanced radio frequency components for Apple products. Meanwhile, Corning continues its operations in Kentucky, producing specialized glass for Apple devices, including Ceramic Shield panels. Apple projects that by the end of 2026, the exterior protective glass for all globally sold iPhones—including the iPhone Duo—as well as Apple Watches will be produced at that factory.
Laser technology supplier Coherent is scaling up its collaboration with Apple through a Texas facility, providing next-generation vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser technology. These components support features such as Face ID and will be integrated into the redesigned Dynamic Island assembly on the iPhone 18 Pro series. In the semiconductor sector, Apple reaffirmed its partnership with TSMC’s Arizona facility, which is scheduled to produce more than 100 million chips for iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches in 2026 as construction on the northern Arizona campus continues.
Additionally, packaging and testing firm Amkor Technology is advancing construction on a large-scale advanced packaging and testing facility in Arizona. Apple confirmed it will be among the facility’s first customers, with the project expected to support more than 3,500 local jobs upon completion.
Beyond domestic production scaling, Apple highlighted initiatives to increase the use of recycled materials and enforce a requirement for all direct suppliers to transition to 100 percent renewable energy for Apple manufacturing by the end of the decade. The announcements reflect the ongoing development of Apple’s domestic supply chain across core sectors including advanced materials, chips, glass, sensors, and packaging.
