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UMaine Researchers Develop High-Performance Composite from Lobster Shell Waste
David J. Neivandt from the University of Maine and Greg Simms from the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) were recently featured on the Composites Weekly podcast for their research on developing biodegradable composite material made from waste lobster shells. “To take a waste material from the fishing industry, which is typically landfilled, and make…
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 –…
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.
Chapter by Gardner, Oporto, and Tze published in “Lignocellulosic fibers and wood handbook: renewable material’s for today’s environment”
“Wood and fiber-based composites: surface properties and adhesion,” a chapter written by Dr. Douglas Gardner, Dr. Gloria Oporto, and Dr. William Tai Yin Tze has been published…
Spin-off Company Founded by Two UMaine Graduate Students Receives $5,000 Award from Maine Technology Institute
A UMaine spinoff company, Revolution Research, Inc., received a $5,000 TechStart Grant from the Maine Technology Institute for Market Analysis & Business Plan Development of their…
Paper by Clapp, Davids, Goupee, and Young Published in Strain, an International Journal for Experimental Mechanics
A recent paper by Joshua D. Clapp, William G. Davids, Andrew J. Goupee, and Andrew C. Young, titled, “Experimental Determination of Inflatable, Braided Tube Constitutive Properties,”…
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…