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UMaine and ASCC Receive R&D 100 Award Recognition
The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) team have been announced as a winner of the 2026 R&D 100 Award. The winning technology, a Multiplexing Extrusion System (MExS or multiplexer), was developed at ORNL as part of the SM2ART research program – an ongoing alliance between…
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…
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.
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…
Article by Bhandari and Lopez-Anido presenting numerical model to minimize risk in large-format additive manufacturing published in “Progress in Additive Manufacturing “
Article by Bhandari and Lopez-Anido presenting numerical model to minimize risk in large-format additive manufacturing published in “Progress in Additive Manufacturing ” Orono, Maine — An article…
Lopez-Anido Featured as Keynote Speaker at XXVII JAIE Conference on Structural Engineering
Lopez-Anido Featured as Keynote Speaker at XXVII JAIE Conference on Structural Engineering October 4, 2022Orono, Maine — Dr. Roberto Lopez-Anido, Malcolm G. Long Professor of Civil…
ASCC Founder Dr. Habib Dagher Featured on Maine Science Podcast
ASCC Founder Dr. Habib Dagher Featured on Maine Science Podcast Orono, Maine — On Thursday, Maine Science Podcast featured Dr. Habib Dagher, the founding executive director…
Article by Alabbad, Vel , and Lopez-Anido presenting a novel solution for low-velocity impact resistance and damage tolerance of composites published in “Composites Part B”
Article by Alabbad, Vel , and Lopez-Anido presenting a novel solution for low-velocity impact resistance and damage tolerance of composites published in “Composites Part B” Orono,…
ASCC Finance Team expands with Sales and Smith hire
ASCC Updates ASCC finance team expands with Sales and Smith hire ORONO, Maine ? The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) continues its…