Apple opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston

Apple Opens Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston to Train American Workers Apple today opened its new Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston, a 20,000-square-foot facility offering free training and hands-on education for small- and medium-sized businesses, workers, and students in smart manufacturing techniques. Specifications The center spans 20,000 square feet and is located within Apple's Houston facility that builds and ships advanced AI servers and will begin Mac mini production later this year. It is Apple's second U.S. manufacturing learning site, following the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, which has already helped nearly 1,000 American workers, students, and entrepreneurs. Apple has invested hundreds of millions of dollars into the Houston facility in less than nine months, part of a broader $600 billion U.S. commitment announced last year. Features The AMC offers free training sessions covering advanced manufacturing principles, printed circuit board assembly design, machine-learning-driven quality control, and advanced automation. Participants engage with interactive labs, a holographic table, and factory-floor equipment, and gain hands-on experience assembling and laser etching products. The center's first cohort of business leaders is spending a full day immersed in training led by Apple engineers. Programming will expand to local college students, and the Apple Manufacturing Academy's virtual on-demand courses cover automation, quality control optimization, and machine learning with vision. Price and Availability All training and educational sessions at the Advanced Manufacturing Center are free. The center opened on August 13, 2026, in Houston, Texas, and businesses can sign up to be notified for future sessions. The kickoff event hosted U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Senator Ted Cruz, Houston Mayor John Whitmire, and other officials. Mac mini production at the Houston facility is scheduled to begin later this year. Verdict This center is ideal for small- and medium-sized business leaders, entrepreneurs, and local college students looking to gain cutting-edge smart manufacturing skills and integrate AI into production processes. With free access to state-of-the-art equipment and expert-led training, it's a valuable opportunity for anyone in the Houston area — and across America — aiming to accelerate innovation and build a career in advanced manufacturing.