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Apple Puts Manufacturing Academy Online With Free Courses for U.S. Small Manufacturers

Developed with Michigan State University, the program seeks to strengthen U.S. manufacturing capacity for smaller firms.

Overview

  • Available starting today, the virtual curriculum covers automation, predictive maintenance, quality control optimization, and machine-learning vision, plus professional development.
  • Businesses can enroll now at manufacturingacademy.msu.edu and access on-demand training designed for flexible use.
  • Apple says the initial online materials mark the first phase of a curriculum that will be expanded over time.
  • The virtual launch builds on an in-person Detroit academy opened in August that has already trained more than 80 businesses from Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Utah.
  • Apple frames the academy as a free resource within its $600 billion U.S. investment plan to boost competitiveness in advanced manufacturing.