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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 Collaboration in Floating Offshore Wind Mention by University of Central Florida
A recent UCF article highlighted UMaine’s involvement in a collaboration with scientists from the University of Central Florida (UCF) led by Professor Tuhin Das researching floating…
Ross featured in UMaine News
Lauren Ross, a participating faculty member at the Advanced Structures and Composites Center was featured in UMaine News highlighting her educational accomplishments in the study of…
Penquis CEO Receives Award for Contributions to BioHome3D Project
Kara Hay, CEO of Penquis, was recently awarded the National Lyndon Baines Johnson Leadership Award by the National Community Action Partnership. This award recognizes those whose…
Revolutionizing Housing Construction: The Power of 3D Printed Bio-Based Floors
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Innovative Housing Showcase on June 9th-11th featured the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center…
UMaine’s VolturnUS technology highlighted in Recharge News
A recent article in Recharge News highlighted the recent developments for the New England Aqua Ventus (NEAV) floating wind project in the Gulf of Maine. The…
ASCC expands Manufacturing Process Development and Sensing Team with Pringle Hire
ASCC expands Manufacturing Process Development and Sensing Team with Pringle Hire ORONO, Maine – The Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) is pleased to announce the…