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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…
Project Spotlight: UMaine Engineers Help Transform Military Supply Chains
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is driving a critical shift in how resources are managed and logistics are handled in operational environments. Leveraging its expertise in materials science and large-scale additive manufacturing, the ASCC is establishing a reliable system to convert low-value waste materials into high-performance, functional assets while reducing…
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.
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Just when you may have thought the economy, as expressed through the stock market, would never again make sense, your investing skill and patience have paid…
UM Wood Center Gets $2M U.S. Grant: Design of Corrosion-Resistant Materials Sought
By Ruth-Ellen Cohen, Bangor Daily News ORONO – The University of Maine’s Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center has received $2 million from the U.S. Department of…
Maine’s Vision to Expand the Boatbuilding, Composites and Marine Industries
Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Press Release ORONO, Maine– Maine’s boatbuilding, composites and marine industries received a financial boost from the federal government,…
A new course for Maine boatbuilding
U.S. Navy SEAL teams often use Mark V Special Operations Crafts to quickly get in and out of sticky situations. But the aluminum insertion vessel’s speed, durability…
A New Material Developed at UMaine Could Withstand more Hurricane Damage
By Matt Wickenheiser, Bangor Daily News A material developed at UMaine could dramatically strengthen buildings and reduce damage where hurricanes are a fact of life….
Military Strength
In a $6.2 million U.S. Army research program, the University of Maine Advanced Engineered Wood Composites (AEWC) Center will conduct research on high-strength structures for military applications….