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UMaine Researchers Develop High-Performance Composite from Lobster Shell Waste
David J. Neivandt from the University of Maine and Greg Simms from the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) were recently featured on the Composites Weekly podcast for their research on developing biodegradable composite material made from waste lobster shells. “To take a waste material from the fishing industry, which is typically landfilled, and make…
UMaine’s ASCC Team Recognized with National Award for Nuclear Construction Breakthrough
The Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) at the University of Maine was recognized as part of a nationally award-winning team advancing the future of nuclear energy construction through large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM). ASCC researchers were among the recipients of the 2026 SME Aubin Additive Manufacturing Case Study Award, which honors innovative, real-world applications of additive…
UMaine Collaboration with U.S. DOT
The University of Maine & US DOT ARPA-I (Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure) have embarked on a collaborative research project: X-BRIDGE (eXceptional Bridges through Innovative Design and Groundbreaking Engineering). This project – focused on designing corrosion free bridges that can be deployed in half the time, at half the cost, and lasts twice as long –…
Designed to address labor shortages and supply chain issues that are driving high costs and constricting the supply of affordable housing, BioHome3D is the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based, recyclable materials
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On its 1-year anniversary, UMaine’s BioHome3D meets sustainability, strength, and durability goals, setting the stage for future development
Orono, Maine — BioHome3D, the first 100% bio-based 3D-printed home in the world, proves to be a viable solution to the growing housing crisis after one…
ASCC expertise informs Senator King’s request for mass timber adoption
The Advanced Structures & Composites Center’s (ASCC) Wood Composites Manager Russell Edgar and ASCC Executive Director Dr. Habib Dagher featured in Maine Public article discussing Senator…
ASCC researcher discovers environmentally favorable applications for nanocomposite materials
An article by Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) researcher Eric Landis has been published in Environmental Science & Technology. The publication titled “Harmonized Life-Cycle Inventories…
ASCC researchers developing a more efficient modeling method for 3D Printing design and manufacturing
An article by Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) researchers Sunil Bhandari and Roberto A. Lopez-Anido has been published in the Proceedings of the American Society…
ASCC’s BioHome3D and upcoming ‘Factory of the Future’ featured in Spectrum News
The Advanced Structures and Composites Center’s (ASCC) was featured in a Spectrum News article titled, “Homes from a 3D printer? It’s here, courtesy of the ‘Factory…
ASCC researchers find that plant-based materials can be used to make stronger thermoplastics
A publication by Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) researchers Sungjun Hwang, Yousoo Han, and Douglas J. Gardner has been published in the Composites Part B:…