Carnegie Mellon University's Manufacturing Futures Institute (MFI) acts as the catalyst at the university to spur groundbreaking research in the digital transformation of manufacturing to accelerate innovation for national economic prosperity. The university has leading expertise in advanced manufacturing technologies, artificial intelligence, integrated design, entrepreneurship, the science of learning and technology policy. By coupling with CMU's unparalleled ability to work problems at disciplinary boundaries, MFI enables CMU to envision and realize the future of manufacturing. Our unique culture of collaboration drives both the convergence of disciplines inside the university and robust partnerships with