We're thrilled to share that R&D - Research & Development World has featured our Factory of the Future 1.0 (FoF 1.0) as one of the “24 R&D Trends that Redefined 2024”! This groundbreaking 3D printer can print at 500 pounds per hour with a massive build volume of 96 x 32 x 18 feet—enough to print a 600-square-foot house in under 80 hours. The development of this technology is central to the Green Engineering and Materials (GEM) building expansion at University of Maine in partnership with Maine College of Engineering and Computing and UMaine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, set to transform sustainable manufacturing and innovation on a larger scale. Combining additive and subtractive manufacturing, continuous tape layup, and robotic arms, FoF 1.0 is paving the way for a new era in bio-based and large-scale production. Discover more in *R&D World*’s roundup of this year’s transformative R&D trends: https://lnkd.in/evm_DzaH #UMaine #AdvancedManufacturing #Innovation #3DPrinting #R&D
UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center
高等教育
Orono，ME 4,151 位关注者
Challenging the Impossible
关于我们
The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center is a world-leading, interdisciplinary center for research, education, and economic development encompassing material sciences, manufacturing, and engineering of composites and structures. The Center is housed in a 100,000 square-foot ISO 17025-accredited testing laboratory with more than 260 full and part time personnel. Since 1996, we have: – Financially supported more than 2,600 positions for undergraduate and graduate students – Served more than 500 industrial and governmental clients including 150 Maine companies – Formed 14 spinoff companies through licensing agreements of patents or trade secrets – Received more than 40 national and international awards
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https://composites.umaine.edu
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- 高等教育
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- 201-500 人
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- Orono，ME
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- 非营利机构
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- 1996
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- Engineering、Composites、Additive Manufacturing、Forestry、Civil Engineering、Wind Energy、Defense、Aerospace、Marine Engineering、Advanced Structures、Thermoplastics、3D Printing、Offshore Wind、Wood Composites、Nanocellulose、Infrastructure Durability、Bridge、Cellulose Nanocomposites和Composite Arch Bridge
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35 Flagstaff Road
US，ME，Orono，04469
UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center员工
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John Arimond
Business Development Manager at UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center
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George Scarlat
Advanced Structures and Composites Center at UMaine
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Scott T.
Research Engineer VI, Senior Program Manager at University of Maine
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Kimberly Scribner
Talent Engagement Manager - UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center
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The University of Maine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) is a leader in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite research, focusing on sustainable, durable materials for applications in construction, aerospace, automotive, and marine industries. T. Reed Miller and Pratibha Sapkota share insights on their work with FRP composites in a recent blog post. Their research focuses on enhancing the life cycle sustainability of materials like thermoplastic composite rebar, which is corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and recyclable—ideal for challenging environments. #GoUMaine #LCA #Fibers #FRP UMaine Research
[Exploring Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites at the University of Maine] EarthShift Global is proud to support?colleges and universities around the globe with our software tools and collaborations. In this article, Pratibha Sapkota and T. Reed Miller from the University of Maine discuss their research and applications for fiber reinforced polymer composites. Read: https://lnkd.in/dESY8Kdh Josephine Adu-Gyamfi (PE-GhIE) | Fatemeh Kiani Salmi | #LCA
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Registration is Open for the 10th Annual Windstorm Challenge! ? May 9th 2025 | Register TODAY https://lnkd.in/edavfeVd ?? Friendly Competition? ?? Hands-on STEM Curriculum ?? STEM Carnival ??♀? Internship Opportunities ?? Planetarium Show? ?? UMaine Tours and Activities ?? COMPLETELY FREE Open to Maine middle and high school students, The 10th Annual Matthew R. Simmons Windstorm Challenge will take place May 9, 2025, at the University of Maine, and registration is now open! Hosted by UMaine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) in partnership with @umaine.mcec, this free event introduces Maine students to hands-on #STEM experiences and floating offshore wind energy. The Challenge offers students unique exposure to #STEMcareers, UMaine’s research facilities, and industry-relevant skills. High school participants can also earn #UMaine Micro-credentials in sustainability and engineering, supported by a curriculum that encourages practical skills in hull design and explores Maine’s career pathways. Mark this milestone year by joining us for an unforgettable day of innovation, learning, and discovery! ?? REGISTER TODAY: https://lnkd.in/edavfeVd Help Make this event free for Maine students! https://lnkd.in/esVA78gq #EarlyCollege #CollegePrep #CareerSkills #Engineering #Maine #MaineTeachers
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"...GEM will create even greater opportunities for our students, faculty, staff and partners to address a multitude of economic and societal needs for Maine and beyond." - University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy for Mainebiz https://lnkd.in/eA7QpYsu
UMaine breaks ground on $82M ‘factory of the future’
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Today, the University of Maine broke ground on the Green Engineering and Materials (GEM) building! This 50,000-square-foot facility will house the Research Factory of the Future (FoF), bringing digital manufacturing and adaptive, immersive learning to UMaine and the University of Maine System students from all programs. With completion set for 2026, GEM is an investment in advanced manufacturing and interdisciplinary education, preparing the engineering and computing workforce Maine and the nation need. This innovative facility is a partnership with UMaine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC), and UMaine College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS)—with pathways for more programs to connect on campus and beyond. #UMaine #AdvancedManufacturing #Innovation #Future Read More: https://lnkd.in/eAxqVAu5
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Born from the MA Thesis of Anthony Viselli, Chief Engineer at the ASCC, Global Secure Shipping has opened a new 32,500-square-foot manufacturing facility in Old Town, ME, expanding their production of Secure Hybrid Composite Intermodal Containers (SHCICs). The first-of-its-kind secure shipping containers are equipped with six-sided intrusion detection technology developed at the University of Maine. These containers provide real-time protection and tracking, revolutionizing global shipping. With 99.9% accuracy in breach detection, GSS is raising the standard for container security while driving job growth in Maine. Congratulations to the GSS team and partners! #ShippingContainers #SecureShipping #GlobalSecurity #Manufacturing #UMaine Robert Lindyberg University of Maine Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement
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Congratulations President Joan Ferrini-Mundy!
Congratulations to University of Maine System (UMS) Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation and University of Maine and University of Maine at Machias President Joan Ferrini-Mundy on her appointment by the President to the National Science Board (NSB), the governing body of the National Science Foundation (NSF). In its announcement, The White House noted the University of Maine's impact under Vice Chancellor/President Ferrini-Mundy’s leadership in advancing Maine’s workforce and economy and the flagship's achievement of R1 Carnegie classification in 2022, which recognizes the university’s place among the nation’s highest-performing research universities “Just as Maine is fortunate to have Joan leading its R1 university and research and innovation activities across its public university system and state, our nation will greatly benefit from her service on the National Science Board,” said UMS Chancellor Dannel Malloy, who nominated Ferrini-Mundy to the NSB and also appointed her as the System’s first Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation in 2021. “With Joan in this influential role on its governing board, I have no doubt the National Science Foundation will foster even more groundbreaking discoveries and strong public-private research and education partnerships that ensure our nation continues to shape the future of our rapidly changing world.” Read more about this prestigious appointment: https://lnkd.in/e-7sAgA6
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UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center转发了
Listen in to the newest Maine Discovery Museum podcast where I tell the story of CNF in my research! Thanks to Kate Dickerson for the great conversation! https://lnkd.in/gN8MqmHs
Maine Science Podcast episode 73
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UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center转发了
In the next webinar in our Research + Innovations Series, Dr. Habib Dagher, P.E. will speak on diversifying the hull supply chain by considering concrete hulls in addition to steel hulls in order to keep up with demand. Don't miss out on this fascinating discussion and the latest research on offshore wind and ocean renewables. Register (for FREE) now! https://heyor.ca/K78Y5v
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The University of Maine team representing the ASCC, Maine College of Engineering and Computing, University of Maine Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement, and more was proud to attend AFloat 2024! None of us is as smart as all of us. ?? Our interdisciplinary team of engineers, educators, students, IT specialists, social scientists, and other experts came together to collaborate with industry leaders and experts from all over the world. We shared insights, discussed challenges, and explored innovative solutions to advance floating offshore wind technologies and sustainability. ?? We were honored to contribute to the important conversations driving the future of clean energy and Maine’s leadership in this growing industry. ?? #AFloat2024 #FloatingOffshoreWind #Innovation #Sustainability #UMaine #ASCC #FloatingWind AFloat - American Floating Offshore Wind Technical Summit
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