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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…
Project Spotlight: UMaine Engineers Help Transform Military Supply Chains
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is driving a critical shift in how resources are managed and logistics are handled in operational environments. Leveraging its expertise in materials science and large-scale additive manufacturing, the ASCC is establishing a reliable system to convert low-value waste materials into high-performance, functional assets while reducing…
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 Work Featured in Scientific American: How Indigenous Groups Are Using 3-D Technology to Preserve Ancient Practices
How Indigenous Groups Are Using 3-D Technology to Preserve Ancient PracticesTo safeguard fragile cultural objects, some groups are replicating them with digital models Scientific American |…
ASCC Researchers present at European Conference on Composite Materials
ASCC News ASCC Researchers present at European Conference on Composite Materials June 29, 2011 ORONO, Maine ? The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center…
ASCC expands ERDC Team with Gayton hire
ASCC Updates ASCC expands ERDC team with Gayton hire ORONO, Maine ? The Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is pleased to announce the recent hire…
ASCC Researcher, Dr. Douglas Gardner, Reaches 9,000+ Journal Citations
ASCC Updates ASCC Researcher, Dr. Douglas Gardner, Reaches 9,000+ Journal Citations ORONO, Maine ? The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center researcher Dr. Douglas…
Work done through the Hub & Spoke program covered in Composites World
Work done through the Hub & Spoke program covered in Composites World Orono, Maine — For years the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) has worked…
FRP Composite Girder Technology Webinar: Evolution and Continuous Improvement of Design, Manufacturing, and Construction
FRP Composite Girder Technology Webinar:Evolution and Continuous Improvement of Design, Manufacturing, and Construction Orono, Maine — The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center, housed at the University of…