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UMaine ASCC unveils new world’s largest 3D printer
The University of Maine Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) unveils the world’s largest 3D printer. Read more here.
Forecasting the Future: Rudy Alkarem’s Award-Winning Research on Predictive Digital Twins in Renewable Energy
Yuksel “Rudy” Alkarem, a doctoral candidate and research assistant at the ASCC, has won the Best Poster award at WindEurope’s Annual Event for his research; “On Building Predictive Digital Twin Incorporating Wave Predicting Capabilities: Case Study on UMaine Experimental Campaign – FOCAL,”. Alkarem, as well as researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology,…
Three articles by ASCC researchers were published in March
Ahmad & Gramlich publication on refining energy use in CNF production An article by ASCC researchers Dr. Ahmad A. L. Ahmad and Dr. William Gramlich was published in Cellulose on March 4, 2024. This paper shares methodology on pre-treatment to pulp in cellulose nanofibril (CNF) production. The goal of this research is to understand the…
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.
UMaine tests Norway spruce to see if it makes the cut for construction
Click here to visit the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA) Website The following video of norway spruce load testing is courtesy of NELMA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8_UZWzNN54 University of…
Alfond Foundation awards $3.9 million to UMaine ocean engineering laboratories to match $9.98 million
Click here to photos from the November 23rd dedication ceremony. News Release Nov. 23, 2015 Contact: Joshua Plourde, 207.581.2117 Editor’s Note: An animation of the new facility…
UMaine-led offshore wind project receives additional $3.7 million from DOE
Photo of VolturnUS 1:8 in Castine, Maine News Release Nov. 16, 2015 Contact: Jennifer O’Leary, 207.515.3341 Orono, Maine — The University of…
Today: “Behavior of Buried Composite Arch Bridges,” Ph.D. Defense Presentation by Harold Walton
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Ph.D. Defense Presentation By: Harold J. Walton Advisors: Bill Davids and Melissa Landon BEHAVIOR OF BURIED COMPOSITE ARCH BRIDGES Monday November 16,…
Paper by Yucheng Peng and Douglas J. Gardner featured on cover of Tappi Journal Vol. 14
Tappi Journal, Vol 14, Sept 2015 A paper by Dr. Yucheng Peng and Dr. Douglas J. Gardner titled, “Surface energy of cellulosic…
Dagher to be Recognized as 2015 White House Transportation Champion of Change
To view the award ceremony from October, 13, 2015, click here. Contact: Meghan Collins (207) 581-2117 mc@maine.edu — On October 13, 2015, Dr. Habib Dagher, founding…