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0 pointsorev4y ago0 comments

I’m glad you highlighted the materials/manufacturing component, which I think is frequently overlooked by tech people (who mostly focus on the chips and software). Apple’s ability to build millions of devices with such precision and tight tolerances is really a huge accomplishment.

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mmmmmbop4y ago

Just to clarify, Apple doesn't actually build any devices. They are built by Foxconn, mainly. It's still very impressing, of course.

stingrae4y ago

To be clear. Apple provides the designs, the build procedures, fixtures, and test stations. Foxconn provides the facilities and workers.

scarface744y ago

And Apple spends billions a year to design and create the manufacturing equipment that Foxconn uses.

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