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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.
Dagher Recognized As 2016 Top 25 Newsmaker by Engineering-News Record (ENR)
Dr. Habib Dagher, executive director of the UMaine Composites Center, was recognized as one of 2016 Top 25 Newsmakers by Engineering-News Record (ENR), the premier US publication covering the…
Bangor Savings Bank Foundation Provides $3,500 to Support the 2017 Kleinschmidt Windstorm Challenge
On April 5, 2017, representatives from the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation presented $3,500 to Dr. Habib Dagher and Josh Plourde in support of the 2017 Kleinschmidt…
UMaine Composites Center To Receive “Innovator of the Year” Award by the Maine International Trade Center
The Advanced Structures and Composites Center will receive the Maine International Trade Center (MITC) “Innovator of the Year” award during Maine International Trade Day on May 25,…
Maine Aqua Ventus February Newsletter
Click here to view the Maine Aqua Ventus February Newsletter. Maine Aqua Ventus I, GP, LLC, is leading a demonstration project called New England Aqua Ventus I, a…
Paper by Wang, Gardner Published in Polymer
A paper by Lu Wang and Dr. Douglas Gardner was accepted for publication in Volume 113, March 2017 edition of Polymer. The paper is titled, “Effect…
UMaine, Kleinschmidt Associates announce naming gift in support of Windstorm Challenge
Click here to sign up or learn more about this year’s competition. The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center and Kleinschmidt Associates, headquartered in…