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Recent News
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 –…
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…
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’s VolturnUS & VolturnUS+ Technologies featured on EE Power
EE Power explores the Maine state legislation passed last month, LD 1895, to procure up to 3GW of power using offshore wind by 2040. “The project…
Article by ASCC researcher Evan Wujcik, Purdue University, University of Alabama & University of Alberta researchers published on MXene Production Environmental Impact
An article by UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) Researcher & Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering Evan K. Wujcik, along with Purdue University & Integrated…
Article by ASCC Researchers featured in 33rd International Ocean and Polar Engineering Conference (ISOPE)
ORONO, Maine – An article by ASCC researchers Matthew L. Fowler, Eben Lenfest, Anthony Viselli, Andrew J. Goupee, Richard W. Kimball, and Lu Wang was recently…
ASCC research helps Maine company launch first North American wood fiber insulation products
The forest products industry has long been a significant component of Maine’s economy, with 89% of the state being forested. However, in recent years, declining demand…
The ASCC acquires High-Tech 3D Weaving System from OPTIMA 3D LTD
The University of Maine Advanced Structures & Composites Center was published in Textile World, Composites World, and Textile Value Chain for the acquisition of an Optima 3D…
The ASCC expands Wood Composites Team with Snow Hire
ORONO, Maine – The Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is thrilled to announce the hire of Jake Snow as a Wood Technologist working with our…