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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 –…
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…


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.




ORPC successfully concludes Power Take-off testing at UMaine
PORTLAND and ORONO, Maine — Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) has successfully completed full-scale testing of a specialized, water-lubricated bearing system and associated driveline components designed…

UMaine Composites Center Recognized As “Innovator of the Year,” by Maine International Trade Center
The Advanced Structures and Composites Center received the Maine International Trade Center (MITC) “Innovator of the Year” award during Maine International Trade Day on May 25,…

Caribou, Orono teams win Kleinschmidt Windstorm, Maine Wind Blade challenges
ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center hosted the Kleinschmidt Windstorm Challenge in the Harold Alfond W2 Ocean Engineering Laboratory and…

Kleinschmidt Windstorm Challenge, Maine Wind Blade Challenge Slated for May 19, 2017
More than 250 students are expected to participate in two middle- and high-school STEM competitions May 19 at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites…

Gardner, Tajvidi Receive George Marra Award for Excellence in Writing by the Society of Wood Science and Technology
A paper authored by Dr. Douglas Gardner and Dr. Mehdi Tajvidi was selected for the 1st place George Marra Award for Excellence in Writing by the…

Dagher Selected as 2017 Innovator of the Year by Windpower Engineering & Development Magazine
Dr. Habib J. Dagher was selected as a 2017 Innovator of the Year by Windpower Engineering and Development Magazine for his work leading the U.S. Department…



