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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.
Article by Verzoni and Rais-Rohani evaluating the transition process of deployable shelter concepts published in “Engineering Structures”
Orono, Maine — An article by ASCC researchers Anthony Verzoni and Masoud Rais-Rohani was published in Engineering Structures. The paper, titled “Transition analysis of flat-foldable origami-inspired…
ASCC offshore wind team welcomes naval architect, Addie Lindyberg to the team
ASCC offshore wind team welcomes naval architect, Addie Lindyberg to the team ORONO, Maine ? The Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) continues to expand with…
ASCC’s Sunil Bhandari Receives UMaine 2022 Postdoctoral Research Award
ASCC’s Sunil Bhandari Receives UMaine 2022 Postdoctoral Research Award Orono, Maine — University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) researcher Dr. Sunil Bhandari was…
UMaine to expand offshore wind curriculum with new course offering for Spring 2023
UMaine to expand offshore wind curriculum with new course offering for Spring 2023 Orono, Maine — The University of Maine Department of Mechanical Engineering is offering…
Three ASCC Researchers Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide
Three ASCC Researchers Among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide Orono, Maine — Three researchers at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, Dr. Douglas…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
IntroductionEach year between September 15 and October 15, the United States observes Hispanic Heritage Month. During this month, Hispanic heritage is recognized through the appreciation of…