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Fueling the future of manufacturing

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What do we do here?

The School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University, is an innovative, transdisciplinary institution focused on research and industry partnerships.

We prepare students to lead in the development and optimization of the advanced systems and processes that will drive the future of manufacturing. Our programs in manufacturing, robotics, artificial intelligence and systems engineering empower students to excel, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

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MSN is hosting WCMNM 2027

WCMNM 2027 brings together the worldwide community of micro- and nano-manufacturing.

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News and innovation

Graduating students from the ASU-TSMC first cohort ceremony. The inaugural cohort included participants from a variety of backgrounds, including high school graduates, career changers and job seekers. Photographer: Aisha Kaddi/ASU

ASU-TSMC program propels semiconductor careers

The new ASU Foundations for Equipment Technician Program helps participants gain technical skills that lead directly to semiconductor job offers.

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Ela Chachulski, a robotics and autonomous systems undergraduate student in the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, part of the Fulton Schools, attends the Polytechnic campus 30th anniversary celebration and poses with Sparky and her commemorative mark design. Photographer: Erika Gronek/ASU

Polytechnic at 30, through the lens of student art

A student-designed anniversary mark offers insight into ASU Polytechnic’s hands-on roots, growing community and next chapter.

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A group of students from the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University and ASU President Michael Crow attend the Sept. 3, 2026, launch of the Foundry School initiative. ASU is one of eight universities taking part in the school, which is designed to develop and train the workforce needed to prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs, engineers, inventors and industrial leaders to build and operate advanced manufacturing enterprises. Photo courtesy of ASU

Fulton Schools students attend Foundry School launch in D.C.

Seven students share how the Washington, D.C., experience connected their studies and research to national manufacturing priorities and what it could mean for their careers.

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Degree programs

Bachelor’s degrees

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Manufacturing engineering, BS

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Manufacturing systems, BAS

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Robotics and autonomous systems, BSE

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Master’s degrees

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Artificial intelligence engineering (manufacturing), MS

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Artificial intelligence engineering (robotics), MS

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Manufacturing engineering, MS

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Robotics and autonomous systems (systems engineering), MS

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Doctoral degrees

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Manufacturing engineering, PhD

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Robotics and autonomous systems (mechatronics and automation), PhD

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Systems engineering, PhD

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Binil Starly, school director and professor in the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks.

Meet Binil Starly

“Since arriving at Arizona State University, I’ve been connecting with the faculty and staff at MSN and across the Fulton Schools and we are thrilled to be accelerating and expanding a robust advanced manufacturing ecosystem at ASU — one that will impact the state of Arizona and the country as a whole.”

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Learn about our newest building, ISTB 12

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