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Apple Manufacturing Academy Kicks Off in Detroit Next Month

Apple today announced the all-new Apple Manufacturing Academy, which kicks off with a two-day event in Detroit, Michigan next month.

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On August 19-20, Apple engineers and Michigan State University experts will consult with small- and medium-sized businesses on how they can implement AI and other technologies to enhance manufacturing, according to the announcement.

The sessions will focus on machine learning, automation, and more.

The two-day event is just one aspect of the Apple Manufacturing Academy. Apple engineers are also offering in-person and virtual consulting services. And later this year, the academy will offer virtual programming.

"Apple works with suppliers in all 50 states because we know advanced manufacturing is vital to American innovation and leadership," said Apple's COO Sabih Khan. "With this new programming, we're thrilled to help even more businesses implement smart manufacturing so they can unlock amazing opportunities for their companies and our country."

Apple says this initiative is part of the company's pledge to spend more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years.

Businesses can sign up for the August event on Michigan State University's website.

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11 months ago
Advice on manufacturing and AI… from a company that outsources its manufacturing and is a distant player in AI?
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11 months ago
Who is this person just casually making iMacs in a baggy jumper?
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11 months ago

Who is this person just casually making iMacs in a baggy jumper?
A top model earning thousand of dollars per hour. In her free time she just prefers to build computers instead of knitting
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11 months ago
This is for PR
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11 months ago
Good to know about this. Wonder what the event will actually be about considering that Apple does contract manufacturing.
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11 months ago
Relax... This is *not* for manufacturing Apple consumer products. It's for manufacturing Apple AI servers in their new 250,000 sq ft facility in Houston, Texas that was planned long ago.
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