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ASCC Technology Earns Patent for Advanced Multi-Axis 3D Printing Technology
Technology from the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) has been awarded a patent for advanced 3D printing system that expands how large and complex components can be manufactured. The patented technology was developed by researchers James Anderson and Matt Ireland and introduces a novel approach to additive manufacturing that overcomes long-standing…
Summer Publication Recap 2025
September ASCC Publications Cellulose Nanofibrils for Concrete Shrinkage Reduction ASCC researcher Erfan Najaf, together with Eric Landi from University of Maine and Linfei Li from the Florida International University, presented their work at the session Nanoparticles and Nanotechnology: Transforming Concrete for a Carbon-Conscious Future. This study explores how adding cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) which is a…
Celebrating Safety: July & August Safety Students of the Month
At the ASCC, safety is one of our top priorities. Each month, we recognize students who go above and beyond to contribute to a safer working environment. For July and August, we are proud to celebrate two exceptional students: Trevor Knoedler and Cole Guimond. Trevor Knoedler, ASCC July Safety Student of the Month Trevor, a…
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
The American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summit (AFloat) brings together industry, academia, academiarnment floating offshore wind experts from around the world to chart a course for floating offshore wind in the US.
ASCC, Auburn University & USDA-Forest Service research to make HPP plastic stronger by using plant particles
A publication by UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) researchers Justin Crouse & Douglas J. Gardner, in collaboration with Auburn University researchers Xueqi Wang, Brian…
Windstorm Challenge students join ASCC staff as students interns!
Participants of the 2023 Windstorm Challenge have joined UMaine and the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) as interns as first year undergraduates in UMaine’s engineering…
ASCC Exec. Director Dr. Dagher presenting at Marietta College’s E3 Conference
The University of Maine Advanced Structures & Composites Center’s (ASCC) Executive Director, Dr. Habib Dagher, will be co-presenting a virtual panel discussion at the third annual…
ASCC collaborates with ARCSIM in innovation into the “digital twin”
“Creating a Digital Twin with Prahuddha Chkraborty and Ben Grooms” by Stefania Irene Marthakis was featured in the UMaine ARCSIM Newsletter. The University of Maine’s Advanced…
ASCC Featured in Made in America Clean Energy Special!
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) was featured on Made in America’s Clean Energy Special! This special, exhibiting a variety of clean…
Please join Eastern Maine Development Corporation’s Maine APEX Accelerator team’s 2nd Small and Diverse Business Virtual Industry Day will be hosted through Zoom on November 14th!
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) receives tens of millions of dollars in research grants and contracts each year, much of which…