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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.




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…





