Apple Boosts US Manufacturing for iPhone Duo & 18 Pro Models

With the commencement of the first iPhone Duo preorders reaching customers, Apple has unveiled a significant achievement in US manufacturing for its inaugural foldable device, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models for this year.

Apple’s recent newsroom update sheds light on the company’s new and expanded collaborations with American firms that are supplying essential minerals and components for all three new iPhone models introduced this year.

These fresh initiatives have elevated the count of American-made iPhone components to nearly 100, encompassing various elements ranging from the cover glass and titanium enclosure of the iPhone Duo to the chips and lasers embedded in each of the iPhone models.

Apple now proudly boasts a network of suppliers across all 50 US states, supporting over 450,000 American jobs as part of its $600 billion commitment to US manufacturing and innovation over a four-year period.

Perryman, a family-owned establishment in Houston, Pennsylvania, specializes in producing the titanium enclosure for the iPhone Duo with a minimum of 80 percent recycled content. Apple has pledged to invest up to $100 million with the company over the next three years to ensure a steady supply of their “specialty titanium products.”

Meanwhile, Qnity Electronics in Delaware is responsible for creating advanced films for the iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture camera. Qnity joined Apple’s American Manufacturing Program in March specifically for this purpose, with plans for further expansion of the partnership in the future.

“We are excited to broaden our collaboration with companies that produce advanced materials and components for our latest iPhone lineup right here in America,” stated Sabih Khan, Apple’s chief operating officer. “American innovation plays a crucial role in all our products, from the titanium crafted for iPhone Duo to the groundbreaking camera innovations in iPhone 18 Pro. We take pride in working with Perryman and Qnity Electronics to continue expanding our American Manufacturing Program and supporting US jobs.”

In addition to these newer partners, Apple is also extending its existing American manufacturing partnerships with Broadcom, Corning, Coherent, TSMC, and Amkor Technology.

Despite transitioning to the in-house N1 chip for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity in its devices, Apple sealed a $30 billion multiyear agreement with Broadcom in July to provide over 15 billion US-made chips — a deal that involves a $1.5 billion capital expenditure to kick off the production of advanced radio frequency components and wireless connectivity technologies at its Fort Collins, Colorado facility.

Apple’s investment of $2.5 billion in Corning last year aimed to expand its Kentucky workforce by 50 percent, establish a new Apple-Corning Innovation Center, and dedicate its entire Harrodsburg facility to manufacturing glass for Apple devices. Apple recently announced that by the end of this year, the cover glass for all iPhone and Apple Watch models sold globally will be exclusively produced at this facility.

Moreover, Coherent supplies vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser technology from its Sherman, Texas facility, which powers Face ID and the revamped Dynamic Island feature on iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

While TSMC remains predominantly a Taiwanese company (as indicated by the “T” in its name), it has been establishing fabrication plants on US soil. The Arizona facility has significantly scaled up production, churning out over 100 million chips for Apple devices in 2026, with plans for further expansion.

Lastly, Amkor Technology, based in Arizona, initiated construction on its first high-volume packaging and testing facility in Peoria last year, poised to create over 3,500 local jobs across its initial two phases once operational.