Apple expands U.S. manufacturing partnerships for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro

Apple has partnered with Pennsylvania-based Perryman Co. to supply up to $100 million in Grade 5 titanium for iPhone Duo casings over three years. The company also expanded its agreement with Delaware-based Qnity Electronics to produce advanced films for the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture camera system. These moves are part of Apple's American Manufacturing Program, a four-year, $600 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing launched last year.

Perryman will melt, forge, and roll the Grade 5 titanium at its facility in Houston, Pennsylvania. The material will contain at least 80% recycled content. The titanium enclosure is designed for the strength and durability required by the foldable iPhone Duo.

Apple works with suppliers across all 50 states, supporting more than 450,000 jobs. U.S. companies now manufacture nearly 100 components for the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. These include chips for key functions and wireless capabilities, produced in more than a dozen states.

Domestic camera component expansion for iPhone 18 Pro

Apple's expanded deal with Qnity Electronics focuses on films for the iPhone 18 Pro's camera. The core of this system is a variable-aperture assembly for the 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera. This allows the camera to adjust light intake and depth control. Apple's on-device intelligence uses the system to capture more light in dark conditions and preserve sharper detail in bright settings. The partnership aims to grow domestic production of advanced camera components and support U.S. manufacturing jobs.

Broadcom's $1.5 billion U.S. facility expansion

Broadcom will invest $1.5 billion to modernize its Fort Collins, Colorado facility. The expansion will increase production of advanced radio frequency components for Apple products. This investment is part of a multiyear, $30 billion deal between Broadcom and Apple to develop custom silicon for multiple product generations.

Corning and Amkor drive semiconductor and display growth

Corning will produce all cover glass for iPhone products and the Apple Watch at its Harrodsburg, Kentucky facility by the end of this year. In the semiconductor sector, Amkor Technology began construction on a high-volume silicon packaging and test facility in Peoria, Arizona in October 2025. The new facility is expected to create up to 3,000 jobs.

Sabih Khan, Apple’s chief operating officer, stated that "American ingenuity is vital to all our products, from the titanium crafted for iPhone Duo to breakthrough camera innovations in iPhone 18 Pro." Apple's continued expansion of its U.S. supplier network supports its $600 billion American Manufacturing Program commitment through 2029.