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UMaine and ASCC Receive R&D 100 Award Recognition
The University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) team have been announced as a winner of the 2026 R&D 100 Award. The winning technology, a Multiplexing Extrusion System (MExS or multiplexer), was developed at ORNL as part of the SM2ART research program – an ongoing alliance between…
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…
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.
BioHome3D highlighted as a sustainable housing solution
The ASCC’s BioHome3D, the world’s largest bio-based 3D printed house printed on the world’s largest 3D printer, was highlighted in articles by MaineBiz, JEC, and the…
Applications for our 2024 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) are open!
The Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Alliance for Renewable Technologies (or SM²ART) REU program is designed to provide an opportunity for up to twelve, highly qualified undergraduate…
ASCC researchers predict life expectancy for wind turbine trailing edge
An article by University of Maine Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) researchers Dr. Amrit S. Verma and Mechanical Engineering PhD student Patrick D. Moroney has…
TIDC 2023 poster contest awards Sebastian Montoya-Vargas and Jon Pinkham for outstanding achievements!
The TIDC annual poster contest highlights student research excellence and improves the visibility of the research efforts of students in the transportation, infrastructure, or durability fields….
ASCC researcher Evan K. Wujcik receives Best Rising Star of Science Award
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structure & Composites Center’s (ASCC) researcher, Dr. Evan K. Wujcik has been named on Research.com’s Best Rising Star of Science 2023…
Mainebiz highlights Global Secure Shipping’s contributions to eliminating cargo theft
Global Secure Shipping (GSS), a spin-off company from the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), has been featured in a Mainebiz article talking about Maine Shipping…