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ASCC Technology Earns Patent for Advanced Multi-Axis 3D Printing Technology
Technology from the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) has been awarded a patent for advanced 3D printing system that expands how large and complex components can be manufactured. The patented technology was developed by researchers James Anderson and Matt Ireland and introduces a novel approach to additive manufacturing that overcomes long-standing…
Summer Publication Recap 2025
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…
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.
American Jobs Project: Maine could see 2,100 jobs in offshore wind by 2030
The American Jobs Project released a report on June 9, titled, “The Maine Jobs Project A Guide to Creating Jobs in Offshore Wind.” The report indicates…
Spruce Mountain and Caribou capture Kleinschmidt Windstorm Challenge; Orono Wins Maine Wind Blade Challenge
Members of victorious teams to be offered internships at Composites Center worth $20,000 ORONO, Maine — More than 350 middle and high school students participated in…
Article by Bhandari, Lopez-Anido Published in Journal of Additive Manufacturing
An article by graduate student Sunil Bhandari and Dr. Roberto Lopez-Anido will be published in the August 2018 edition (Volume 22) of the Journal of Additive…
Gardner to Receive Distinguished Educator Award From Society of Wood Science and Technology
Dr. Douglas Gardner will receive the Distinguished Educator Award from the Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST) at their upcoming SWST Convention in Nagoya, Japan,…
Researchers Awarded $250,000 Grant to Develop Next-Generation CNF Building Materials; Support Growth of Maine Forest Products Industry
Drs. Mehdi Tajvidi, Douglas Gardner, Douglas Bousfield, and Jinwu Wang of the School of Forest Resources and Advanced Structures and Composites Center have received a $250,000 grant…
2018 Director’s Award Recipients Announced
We celebrated the hard work and dedication of students, faculty, and staff on April 27th during our annual Director’s Award ceremony. These awards, given by Executive Director…