# Apple manufacturing expansion in Houston, Texas > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/apple-manufacturing-expansion-in-houston-texas > Updated: 2026-08-15T21:34:45.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2. Apple has opened an Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) in Houston, Texas, to expand its domestic production capabilities. The 20,000-square-foot facility, which currently produces and ships advanced artificial intelligence servers, is scheduled to begin manufacturing Mac mini computers later this year. The expansion is part of a broader $600 billion commitment by Apple to increase manufacturing within the United States. To manage costs, Apple utilizes a strategic model where suppliers, such as Foxconn, cover significant capital expenditures for assembly lines while Apple commits to purchasing the finished products. This approach is similar to existing partnerships with companies like TSMC and Corning. Beyond hardware production, the Houston AMC is designed to function as a training hub. The facility will offer educational programming and workshops for small and medium-sized businesses on topics including assembly principles, printed circuit board design, and advanced automation. Apple also intends to extend these training opportunities to local college students to support the American manufacturing workforce. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: Apple to begin Mac Mini production in Houston, Texas Apple will begin manufacturing Mac Mini desktops in Houston, Texas, later this year, expanding its US production capacity through a supplier-funded investment model. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-to-begin-mac-mini-production-in-houston-texas ### 2026-08-13: Apple opens Houston manufacturing center to produce Mac mini Apple has opened an Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston, Texas, which will begin producing Mac mini computers later this year and provide free technical training to local small businesses. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apple-opens-houston-manufacturing-center-for-mac-mini-production --- Cite as: Apple manufacturing expansion in Houston, Texas. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/apple-manufacturing-expansion-in-houston-texas