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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
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.
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…
ASCC Paves the Way in Sustainable Marine Tooling
ASCC researchers, James Anderson and Dr. Andrew Gifford met with the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) Maine Boatbuilder tooling cluster, a consortium of representatives from the state’s…
Chen awarded the 2023 FPS Award
Cong Chen, a recent doctoral recipient at the University of Maine, has been honored with the 2023 FPS Award. The Forest Products Society (FPS), an organization…
ASCC researchers earn 3 publications in June!
Eliminating Energy-Intensive Drying with a Sustainable Approach for Nano-Scale Cellulose Nanocrystals An article by ASCC researchers J. Elliot Sanders, Lu Wang, Gabriella Brinkley & Douglass J….
ASCC Research Explores the Potential of Bioinspired Nanocellulose-Based Materials
An article by researchers was recently published in Materials Today. Titled, “Bioinspired design toward nanocellulose-based materials”, this research explores using nature as an inspiration for designing…