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The Future of Concrete Reinforcement: Field-Bendable FRTP Rebar for Longer-Lasting Infrastructure
A new, lightweight reinforcement material is poised to transform the civil engineering and construction industries by offering a superior alternative to traditional steel rebar. Researchers at the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) are pioneering the development of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic polymer (FRTP) rebar, a composite material designed to overcome steel’s critical limitations,…
James Haller: Making 3D Printing More Efficient
James Haller, a recent mechanical engineering master’s graduate, is helping streamline the complex process of large-scale 3D printing. Once seen as a tool strictly for prototyping and aesthetic modeling, 3D printing has come a long way, now building houses, boats, and even bridges. As revolutionary as additive manufacturing (AM) has become, it’s far from a…
SM²ART Alliance Brings Cutting-Edge Composite Research to CAMX 2025
The Specialized Materials & Manufacturing Alliance for Resilient Technologies (SM²ART), a partnership between UMaine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), will be featured at the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX). CAMX is the largest composites and advanced materials event in North America, and is the premier event…
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.
Facing the ENERGY CRISIS: UM researcher tells Congress offshore wind power holds great potential
A University of Maine researcher told members of Congress on Tues- day that offshore wind power offers enormous potential for helping wean the U.S. off its…
UM blast-resistant wood impresses Army
ORONO – Maine’s federal legislative leaders are convinced that new technology unveiled Tuesday at the University of Maine not only will protect our troops overseas, but…
Navy seal patrol boat gets makeover
George Chappell Bangor Daily News BOOTHBAY – Navy SEALs are tough guys by nature but they take a beating from their patrol boats: bruises, bumps and sore…
UMaine composite center wins two industry awards
ORONO – Two of the most prestigious awards in the wood products industry were presented Thursday to the University of Maine Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center…
UMaine Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center Recognized for Outstanding Use of Wood
Bangor, ME – The Northeastern Loggers’ Association (NELA) recently honored the UMaine Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center of Orono, ME as the recipient of its 2007…
Last Impression
In February, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and U.S. Rep. Michael Michaud were at the University of Maine’s Advanced Engineered Wood Composites (AEWC) Center for a demonstration of…