AIKEN, SC. (WJBF) - The Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative project is a culmination of hard work over the last 13 years.

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright came down from Washington D.C. Thursday to help open the state-of-the-art facility.

Secretary Wright joined Senator Lindsey Graham, Congressman Joe Wilson, and SRS Director Dr. Johney Green for the announcement.

Several other notable local and state leaders were in attendance, including Representative Bill Taylor, Senator Tom Young, Jr., Aiken County Council Chairman Gary Bunker, and Aiken Mayor Teddy Milner.

The facility, spanning 63,000 square feet, will be run by the Savannah River National Lab on campus at USC-Aiken.

Chancellor Dr. Daniel Heimmermann says this will enhance the educational experience for students

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