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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.
Paper by Walton, Davids, Landon, and Goslin Published in Journal of Bridge Engineering
A recent paper by Harold J. Walton, William G. Davids, Melissa E. Landon, and Keenan M. Goslin, titled, “Experimental Evaluation of Buried Arch Bridge Response to…
Paper by Walton, Davids, Landon, and Clapp Published in Journal of Bridge Engineering
A recent paper by Harold J. Walton, William G. Davids, Melissa E. Landon, and Joshua D. Clapp, titled, “Simulation of Buried Arch Bridge Response to Backfilling…
Windstorm Challenge, Wind Blade Challenge to Return May 2016
On May 20th, the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center will host two middle- and high-school level STEM competitions on the same day: Windstorm…
Paper by Warren, Lopez-Anido, Freund, Dagher Published in Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites
A recent paper by Kyle C Warren, Roberto A Lopez-Anido, Adam L Freund, and Habib J Dagher, titled, “Resistance welding of glass fiber reinforced PET: Effect of weld pressure…
NWRC Webinar: Maine’s Floating Offshore Wind Project Moving Forward
On January 29, 2016, Prof. Habib Dagher, Executive Director at the UMaine Composites Center, will present an update on the Maine Aqua Ventus project, a 12MW…
Testing Underway for Wave Energy Devices, National $2.25 Million U.S. Department of Energy Wave Energy Prize
Media Release December 16, 2015 Contact: Meghan Collins, 207.852.8414 UMaine Composites Center Testing Underway for Wave Energy Devices, National $2.25 Million U.S. Department of Energy Wave…