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Apple opens Houston center to train next generation of U.S. manufacturers

AppleInsider • Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Apple is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a new Houston center designed to help bolster American manufacturing with education and resources. Apple opens Huston Advanced Manufacturing Center - Image Credit: Apple On Thursday, Apple opened its 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston, Texas. The center is offering free training for small and medium-sized businesses. The AMC is housed in the same facility that produces Apple's AI servers. The site is also set to begin Mac mini production in late 2026 . Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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manufacturing footprint with a new Houston center designed to help bolster American manufacturing with education and resources.

Apple opens Huston Advanced Manufacturing Center - Image Credit: Apple On Thursday, Apple opened its 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston, Texas.

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