Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative
A New Era of Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing
Savannah River National Laboratory’s Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative represents a bold step forward in bringing together the best of American industry, academia, and government to solve our nation’s most pressing energy and security challenges.
The AMC expands SRNL’s footprint beyond the Savannah River Site, making it easier for partners to collaborate with SRNL’s world-class scientists and engineers. It is South Carolina’s only facility operated by a national laboratory and located on a university campus, positioning it as a unique hub for innovation and collaboration with SRNL and the Department of Energy.
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Research Focus Areas
AMC research and development advances national priorities for SRNL and the Department of Energy in environmental technologies, energy infrastructure, nuclear energy, fusion energy sciences and national security.
The AMC drives innovation with critical technical capabilities in:
- Materials Design & Processing – Applying decades of materials research to next-generation manufacturing challenges.
- Additive Manufacturing – Advancing 3D printing and advanced manufacturing techniques.
- AI – Integrating artificial intelligence to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Automation – Using robotics and automation to optimize operations, with a focus in radiological environments, as well as exploring automated solutions for emerging challenges within the DOE landscape.
State of the Art Facilities
The AMC houses approximately 100 SRNL scientists and engineers working in specialized laboratory environments:
- Multipurpose modular laboratories – Enabling agile research environments based on emerging needs.
- High Bay Labs – Accommodating demonstrations at larger scale.
- Computational Labs – Enabling advanced modeling and simulation.
The facility also features modern office spaces, collaborative work areas, and conference facilities designed to foster partnerships and knowledge exchange.
Partnership Opportunities
The AMC serves as a platform for public-private partnerships, connecting industry partners with SRNL’s expertise and capabilities.
Academic partners include University of South Carolina, Clemson University, South Carolina State University, Georgia Tech and University of Georgia.
Organizations can partner with the AMC through:
- Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) – For mutually beneficial collaborative research with in-kind resource contributions.
- Strategic Partnership Projects (SPPs) – For organizations seeking to use the AMC’s specialized facilities and expertise.
- Technology Licensing – Access to SRNL’s portfolio of patented intellectual property.
The AMC is designed with public accessibility in mind, featuring open collaboration spaces and USC Aiken engineering classrooms alongside controlled-access research laboratories.
Economic Impact
The AMC serves as an economic catalyst for the Southeast region and its robust manufacturing ecosystem. By bridging research and development with real-world applications, the facility:
- Accelerates technology transfer from laboratory to marketplace.
- Supports workforce development and STEM education initiatives.
- Drives innovation in energy, defense, and environmental cleanup applications.
- Create high-tech jobs in the region.
G. Jeremy Leong
Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative Research Director
As AMC Research Director, G. Jeremy Leong brings together SRNL’s advanced manufacturing expertise and mission-critical research in environmental technologies, energy infrastructure, nuclear energy, fusion energy sciences and national security to accelerate innovation. Jeremy leads the AMC’s scientific vision, developing strategic research programs, and building partnerships with government, academia and industry at local, regional and national levels.
Most recently, he served in program oversight roles at both DOE and Department of War where he led the design and execution of several major public-private partnership programs and multi-laboratory consortia totaling over $7 billion in federal funding and an additional $15 billion in private investments; shepherding technologies through the research, development, demonstration, and deployment continuum in the areas of advanced manufacturing, industrial efficiency, warfighter-enabling applications, and software development.
Jeremy holds a Ph.D. in applied chemistry from the Colorado School of Mines and has worked with the DOE, Department of War and their laboratories, including the Air Force Research Laboratory and the National Laboratory of the Rockies. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed manuscripts, internal assessments, and congressional reports and has been recognized for successful technology transitions. Jeremy’s expertise and innovative vision will greatly strengthen our collaborative research efforts.
Location and Access
The AMC’s location outside the secure perimeter of the Savannah River Site enables easier collaboration with external partners while maintaining appropriate security for sensitive research.
AMC’s Address
Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative
4345 Trolley Line Road
Aiken, SC 29801
Contact Information
Director: G. Jeremy Leong, Ph.D.
Email: SRNL-Manufacturing@srnl.doe.gov
Featured AMC News
Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative Ushers in New Era of Innovation
Savannah River National Laboratory opened the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative on the University of South Carolina-Aiken campus in early August. The event marked the culmination of several years of planning and construction, which begins an exciting new era of innovation through greater engagement between the laboratory, academia and private industry.
The ribbon-cutting celebration was attended by U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, Sen. Lindsay Graham, Rep. Joe Wilson and our partners from DOE-EM, which provided funding for the facility and shepherded the project to completion.
Science At Work
SRNL’s podcast Science at Work includes stories about how SRNL scientists, engineers and other talented professionals help to protect our nation and environment, and to support energy resilience and much more.
SRNL Team Wins R&D 100 Award for Advanced Engineered Cellular Magmatics Project
The Savannah River National Laboratory Advanced Engineered Cellular Magmatics (AECM) technology team has been named as a winner for the 2025 R&D 100 Awards.
SRNL Researcher Cory Trivelpiece and his team developed the technology in partnership with Silica-X, Inc. Often called the “Oscars of Innovation,” the R&D 100 Awards recognize the most significant scientific and technological breakthroughs worldwide since 1963.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative
4345 Trolley Line Road
Aiken, SC 29801
Facility Operator:
Savannah River National Laboratory
U.S. Department of Energy