U.S. Manufacturing

Apple is launching the “Apple Manufacturing Academy” in Detroit on August 19th, partnering with Michigan State University to offer free “smart manufacturing” training to U.S. small and medium-sized businesses. This initiative, part of Apple’s $500 billion U.S. investment, aims to boost domestic innovation and competitiveness by covering areas like machine learning, automation, and data-driven optimization. Companies nationwide can apply, with online consulting also available. Apple plans further training in project management and process optimization.