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The Emerson Center for Engineering and Manufacturing opened in fall 2004, and offers classes and training opportunities to meet the technical and workforce needs of the region. The 31,000-square-foot facility features state-of-the-industry tooling and equipment, including 14,000 square feet of laboratory space and classrooms.