Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is exploring potential partnerships with Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (OTC:SSNLF) to manufacture its processors in the United States, according to a report.
The talks are part of the company’s effort to diversify its chip supply chain beyond its reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:TSM), according to a Bloomberg report.
Early-Stage Talks, Site Visits
Apple executives have reportedly visited a Samsung facility being built in Texas and also had early conversations with Intel about using its foundry services. None of the talks has produced orders, and the work is still described as preliminary.
While these moves could provide Apple with additional manufacturing flexibility, the company is said to have concerns about adopting non-TSMC production technologies, particularly around reliability and the ability to scale output efficiently.
The report said Apple’s internal discussions are still in an early phase.
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