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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.
Dissertation Defense: Behzad Nazari-Nasrabad
NEW APPLICATIONS FOR CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS: RHEOLOGICAL CHALLENGES By Behzad Nazari-Nasrabad An Abstract of the Dissertation for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering Dissertation Advisor: Dr. Douglas…
Seminar on 9/11/15: Multiscale Toughening and Strengthening Mechanisms: Lessons from Nacre and Bamboo
Dr. Rahbar Multiscale Toughening and Strengthening Mechanisms: Lessons from Nacre and Bamboo By Prof. Nima Rahbar, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Structural Mechanics Seminar Sponsored…
Young Awarded NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship
Each year, NASA selects a group of graduate and doctoral students to become NASA Space Technology Research Fellows as a part of the NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship…
MaineBiz Article: Building bridges, Harbor Technologies challenges the supremacy of steel and concrete bridge beams
UMaine Composites Center’s collaboration with Harbor Technologies, MDOT highlighted in recent MaineBiz article titled, “Building bridges, Harbor Technologies challenges the supremacy of steel and concrete bridge…
Mechanical Engineering Senior Capstone Collaboration
https://youtu.be/FHjKab05nEU Ben Johnson A group of Mechanical Engineering students at the University of Maine used a unique machine – a filament…
Paper by Viselli, Forristall, Pearce, and Dagher Published in Ocean Engineering Vol. 104
A paper by Dr. Anthony Viselli, Dr. Habib Dagher, and Dr. Bryan Pearce of the University of Maine and Dr. George Forristall of Forristall Ocean Engineering,…