Apple adds U.S. titanium and camera-technology suppliers for iPhone
Apple announced new and expanded U.S. supplier partnerships on 20 October for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. Pennsylvania-based Perryman Company will supply titanium for products including iPhone Duo; Qnity Electronics will produce advanced films for the iPhone 18 Pro variable-aperture camera system.
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Apple said it would commit up to $100 million with Perryman over three years. Titanium for iPhone Duo is melted, forged and rolled at Perryman’s Houston, Pennsylvania site with at least 80% recycled content, according to Apple.
The advanced films for iPhone 18 Pro will support its variable-aperture camera technology. Apple also described a growing U.S.-made component base; the release included updates on some previously announced investments and factory projects.
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Apple announces U.S. suppliers for new iPhones
Apple announced new and expanded U.S. supplier partnerships on 20 October for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. Pennsylvania-based Perryman Company will supply titanium for products including iPhone Duo; Qnity Electronics will produce advanced films for the iPhone 18 Pro variable-aperture camera system.
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Apple commitment and titanium content
Announced ceiling for the Perryman partnership and recycled-content share.
| Commitment over three years, up to | 100 |
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Recycled content in titanium
Apple states this recycled-content share for titanium made by Perryman for iPhone Duo.
| Recycled content, at least | 80 |
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