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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.
UMaine Research Featured in U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Vision Report
The University of Maine’s offshore wind research efforts were described in a recent report issued by the U.S. Department of Energy called “Wind Vision: A New Era…
Abstract by Dr. Anthony Viselli, P.E., Accepted for Presentation EWEA Offshore 2015
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) accepted an abstract submitted by Dr. Anthony Viselli, P.E., for an oral presentation at EWEA OFFSHORE 2015, which will take place from…
UMaine Completes 56m Wind Blade Test for Gamesa
ORONO, Maine — The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center has completed static strength testing of a 56-meter (184-foot) wind turbine blade for Gamesa,…
Pew Charitable Trust Clean Energy Report Unveiled, UMaine’s Efforts Praised
The Bangor Daily News, Maine Public Broadcasting Network, WABI (Channel 5) and WVII(Channel 7) reported Pew Charitable Trusts hosted an event and panel discussion at the University of Maine and unveiled…
Dr. Dagher Presents Keynote Address at Society of Plastics Engineers’ Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition (ACCE)
Dr. Habib Dagher was noted by Composites World for his recent keynote address at the 2014 Society of Plastics Engineers’ Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition. Read…
UMaine Offshore Wind Program Cited In Real Clear Politics
The UMaine Offshore Wind Program was cited by Real Clear Politics’ John Connor Cleveland in his article titled, “Offshore Wind Power’s Promising But Complicated Future.” About…