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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.
Jalbert cited as “scale modeling expert in Floating Offshore Wind” in Popular Science
Jalbert cited as “scale modeling expert in Floating Offshore Wind” in Popular Science Orono, Maine — Peter Jalbert, a scale modeler on the University of Maine’s…
TIDC expands team with O’Berin and Schanck hire
ASCC Updates TIDC expands team with O’Berin and Schanck hire ORONO, Maine ? Orono, Maine – The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC), housed at the advanced…
Newly formed Maine Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group (OSWPAG) visits the ASCC
ASCC Updates Newly formed Maine Offshore Wind Port Advisory Group (OSWPAG) visits the ASCC July, 13, 2022ORONO, Maine ? The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and…
ASCC welcomes undergraduate student researcher as full-time hire to support bio-based housing initiative
ASCC Updates ASCC welcomes undergraduate student researcher as full-time hire to support bio-based housing initiative ORONO, Maine ? The Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is…
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…