Apple Inc. said it will start producing the Mac mini in the United States for the first time, as part of a major expansion of its manufacturing complex in Houston that the company says will generate thousands of jobs.
The move will see Apple double the size of its Houston campus, where it has already begun assembling advanced artificial intelligence servers used in its U.S. data centers. The company said server production, which started in 2025, is currently ahead of schedule and includes logic boards manufactured on site.
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“Apple is deeply committed to the future of American manufacturing, and we’re proud to significantly expand our footprint in Houston with the production of Mac mini starting later this year,” Chief Executive Tim Cook said in a statement. He added that shipments of advanced AI servers from Houston had begun earlier than expected.
In addition to expanding hardware production, Apple plans to open a 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center at the Houston location later this year. The facility will provide hands-on instruction in modern manufacturing processes to students, supplier employees and U.S. businesses, with Apple specialists teaching techniques used in its own product development.
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The Texas investment forms part of Apple’s previously announced $600 billion U.S. spending commitment. The company said it has sourced more than 20 billion chips from 24 factories across 12 states, working with partners including TSMC, Broadcom and Texas Instruments, while supporting new semiconductor and materials facilities operated by Amkor Technology, GlobalWafers and Corning Inc..
Source: Apple