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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.
Registration open for TIDC New England Railroad Symposium
Registration open for TIDC New England Railroad Symposium Orono, Maine – The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC) announced that registration is now open for the 2023…
ASCC offers Research Learning Experience for students
ASCC offers Research Learning Experience for students Orono, Maine – Through the University of Maine’s Research Learning Experiences (RLE), students have the ability to explore the…
BioHome3D featured in Architectural Digest
BioHome3D featured in Architectural Digest Orono, Maine — BioHome3D, the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based materials, was featured in Architectural Digest. The home was unveiled…
Article by Christau, Alyamac-Seydibeyoglu, Thayer, and Gramlich on surface modifications to bleached softwood kraft pulp published in Cellulose
Orono, Maine — An article by ASCC researchers Stephanie Christau, Elif Alyamac-Seydibeyoglu, Kayla Thayer, and William Gramlich was published in Cellulose. The paper is titled “Effects…
Powell Hire Expands ASCC Administrative Task Force
Powell Hire Expands ASCC Administrative Task Force With innovation being the core of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), it is easy to forget the…
Eleven University of Maine Graduate Students Participate in TIDC Student Poster Contest, Celebrated at TIDC Student Recognition Night
Eleven University of Maine Graduate Students Participate in TIDC Student Poster Contest, Celebrated at TIDC Student Recognition Night Eleven UMaine graduate students were recognized at the…