An article summarized by 9to5Mac:
Apple has officially opened its new Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston, Texas, a 20,000-square-foot facility designed to help American businesses adopt advanced manufacturing technologies. The center will provide free training and educational sessions for small and medium-sized businesses, giving entrepreneurs and workers hands-on access to advanced equipment, interactive labs and manufacturing tools.
The center is part of the same Houston facility where Apple is already producing and shipping its advanced AI servers. Apple says it has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into the facility in less than nine months and plans to begin manufacturing Mac mini computers in Houston later this year. CEO Tim Cook said the company wants to support American workers and innovation while helping build the future of U.S. manufacturing.
The AMC’s first group of business leaders began training today, focusing on technologies such as machine-learning-driven quality control and advanced automation. Apple experts will work directly with participating businesses and entrepreneurs to help them implement smart manufacturing techniques. The opening event is also drawing prominent officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Sen. Ted Cruz, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and other Texas leaders.
