Apple announces American Manufacturing Program partners for latest iPhone lineup
Apple announced new and expanded U.S. supplier partnerships for its latest iPhone lineup, including titanium production and advanced camera components, as part of its American Manufacturing Program.
Apple unveiled new and expanded partnerships with American companies to supply key components for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro, including titanium and advanced camera technology. The company is working with Perryman Company, a Pennsylvania-based titanium producer, to supply grade 5 titanium for iPhone Duo, which features an exceptionally strong enclosure. Perryman will receive up to $100 million over three years to support production at its Houston, Pennsylvania facility, where titanium is melted, forged, and rolled with at least 80 percent recycled content.
Apple is also expanding its collaboration with Qnity Electronics, headquartered in Delaware, to produce advanced films for the variable aperture camera system in iPhone 18 Pro. This technology, integral to the 48MP Fusion Main camera, enables dynamic light and depth control through on-device intelligence. Nearly 100 components in both iPhone models are sourced from American suppliers across more than a dozen states, reinforcing Apple’s commitment to domestic manufacturing.
The partnerships align with Apple’s broader environmental goals, including a requirement for direct suppliers to use renewable energy by 2030 as part of its carbon neutrality pledge. Apple’s American Manufacturing Program aims to bring advanced manufacturing and critical component production to the U.S., supporting over 450,000 American jobs. The company’s $600 billion, four-year commitment to U.S. manufacturing and innovation underscores this effort.
Apple opened its Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston, Texas, in August to train small- and medium-sized businesses on advanced manufacturing processes used in Apple products. The 20,000-square-foot facility, located within the same Houston site producing advanced AI servers, will also begin manufacturing Mac mini this year. These initiatives reflect Apple’s focus on expanding domestic capabilities and workforce development.