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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…
Project Spotlight: UMaine Engineers Help Transform Military Supply Chains
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is driving a critical shift in how resources are managed and logistics are handled in operational environments. Leveraging its expertise in materials science and large-scale additive manufacturing, the ASCC is establishing a reliable system to convert low-value waste materials into high-performance, functional assets while reducing…
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 spin-off company, Compotech Inc., recognized on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list
Compotech Inc., a spin-off from the ASCC, is a leading composite parts manufacturer and has been featured on the 2023 Inc. 5000, a list of U.S.-based…
ASCC BioHome3D featured in SME article
The UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center’s BioHome3D, the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based materials, was featured in a SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers)…
DOE Supports UMaine Research with Federal Funding Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that they will support 14 clean-energy research projects across the country with $33 million in support. Funded through the…
UMaine’s Dr. Habib Dagher, Featured in NYT for Breakthrough in Floating Wind Turbine Technology
The New York Times highlights the pioneering work of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine, led by Dr. Habib Dagher, in…
BioHome3D Technology featured in IFJ
The Advanced Structures and Composites Center’s (ASCC) BioHome 3D was mentioned in an IFJ article outlining the industrial advantages to 3D printing. BioHome 3D is the…
ASCC technology featured in Aegir Insights
The ASCC’s founding executive director, Dr. Habib Dagher, and UMaine VolturnUS & VolturnUS+ Technologies were featured in Aegir Insights: Long-awaited gigascale US floating wind play weighs…