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School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks
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ASU launches new pathway for manufacturing careers
New degree program helps community college graduates and technicians advance their education while supporting Arizona’s growing manufacturing workforce.
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Innovation Showcase opens doors for students
Innovation Showcase connected future engineers and technologists through projects displaying the hands-on learning that takes place each semester.
A building for innovators
Spanning more than 170,000 square feet, ISTB 12 is a hub for education and industry collaboration. It houses both the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks and The Polytechnic School — both part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at ASU. The building is also the newest addition to the ASU Polytechnic Innovation Zone.
The facility supports teaching and research in fields such as machining, robotics and automation, semiconductor manufacturing and clean energy systems. Across its three stories are specialized labs, a 200-seat lecture hall, classrooms and collaborative spaces that bring together students, faculty, industry and community partners.
Additional research stories
MSN continues to advance engineering at the intersection of advanced manufacturing processes, industrial robotics and autonomous systems and artificial intelligence. We are fueling the national manufacturing renaissance that spans semiconductor, aerospace, defense and energy industries
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The hidden powers of porous copper
January 28, 2026
ASU engineering researchers discovered a new way to 3D print porous copper structures, unlocking faster manufacturing for applications in security and energy.TopicsManufacturing -
2025 Year in review
December 31, 2025
Throughout the year, the Fulton Schools community remained focused on innovation with purpose, responsibility at scale and impact that extends from student success to global communities and beyond. -
Opening doors to a future in engineering
December 16, 2025
ASU’s Universal Learner Courses help high school students explore engineering through virtual education that offers insight into future career pathways.TopicsEducationManufacturing -
ASU and UMich launch manufacturing research center
July 25, 2025
A new ASU-led center to accelerate digital twin innovation, making manufacturing systems smarter, more adaptable and ready for real-world impact.TopicsManufacturing -
Leveling up manufacturing with virtual reality and AI
July 18, 2025
Researchers team up with Los Alamos National Laboratory and ASU’s SWAP Hub to create immersive training simulations.TopicsArtificial intelligence -
From rubble to rockets
April 15, 2025
ASU researcher’s DARPA-funded project is set to redefine design-to-use paradigms.TopicsManufacturing
Not just simple input-output machines.
Modern manufacturing systems demand genuine innovation in the design and implementation of technologies that not only push the boundaries of what’s possible but also integrate diverse engineering disciplines. This involves developing human-machine teams that seamlessly combine expertise from fields like robotics, artificial intelligence, data science and electrical engineering.
MSN faculty members serve as mentors, educators and guides in these interdisciplinary areas providing students with the knowledge, skills and critical thinking abilities they need.
Thriving at the forefront of technology innovation, advanced manufacturing curriculum and industry collaboration are top priorities for the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks.
Binil StarlySchool director and professor
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ASU Associate Professor Xiangyang Dong’s research, supported by an NSF CAREER Award, investigates a process to manufacture carbon fibers into structural batteries.
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ASU researcher Chao Ma’s 3D printing research supported by a NSF CAREER Award improves the flexibility and material quality of a new ceramic production method.
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