The University of South Carolina Aiken hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Pacer Machine Shop in the area adjacent to the university maintenance shop in Graniteville on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
During the event, USC Aiken Chancellor Daniel Heimmermann provided brief remarks stating that students should use the space to its fullest potential and collaborate with their peers.
The machine shop is a vital element in the training of engineering students at USC Aiken and will support capstone and research projects in engineering and sciences, and collaborations with industry and regional partners.
Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the fabrication of prototype mechanical equipment for research, safety, and operational training on equipment, space, and tools to problem-solve and explore new ideas and techniques.
The new approximately 1,000-square-foot facility will include large worktables with power, workshop lighting, wireless connectivity, and large roll-up doors.
Construction is expecected to be complete by Dec. 30th.