Apple is expanding its Houston factory and will begin producing the Mac mini in the United States for the first time.
The company said production of the popular desktop computer will start later this year at a new factory on its Houston campus, which will double the site’s footprint. Apple is also expanding advanced AI server manufacturing at the facility and plans to open a new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston to train workers.
Altogether, Apple said its Houston operations will create thousands of jobs.
“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,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We began shipping advanced AI servers from Houston ahead of schedule, and we’re excited to accelerate that work even further.”
Apple began producing advanced AI servers in Houston in 2025. The servers, including logic boards made onsite, are used in Apple data centers across the United States. According to the company, production is already ahead of schedule.
Beyond manufacturing, Apple is investing in workforce development. The company’s 20,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Center is currently under construction and is set to open later this year. The center will provide hands-on training in advanced manufacturing techniques to students, supplier employees, and U.S. businesses.
Apple said its experts will teach the same processes used to make Apple products, giving participants real-world experience they can apply in their own operations.
The Houston expansionis part of Apple’s larger U.S. manufacturing push. Since announcing a $600 billion commitment to the United States last year, the company says it has surpassed several milestones.
Apple sourced more than 20 billion U.S.-made chips from 24 factories across 12 states, working with partners including TSMC, Broadcom, and Texas Instruments. GlobalWafers recently began production at a new $4 billion silicon wafer facility in Sherman, Texas, with wafers set to be used by Apple’s chip partners in the U.S.
Amkor also broke ground on a $7 billion semiconductor packaging and test facility in Peoria, Arizona, where Apple will be the first and largest customer. In Kentucky, Corning’s Harrodsburg facility is now fully dedicated to cover glass for iPhone and Apple Watch devices shipped globally.
In 2026, Apple expects to purchase well over 100 million advanced chips from TSMC’s Arizona facility.
The company also opened its Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, which has supported more than 130 small- and medium-sized U.S. manufacturers with hands-on training in AI, automation and smart manufacturing.
