University of Maine students will soon be able to gather around lab-scale ocean structures, attach sensors, run tests and watch real-time data stream into a digital dashboard. On their laptops, they’ll build virtual replicas — digital twins — that mirror how those structures behave in wind and waves. Adjust a setting on the screen, and […]
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Susan MacKay, chief sustainable materials officer for the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center, was featured on a segment of Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” radio program about prefabricated homes.
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A Navy medic who worked in jungles and deserts. A seaman who travelled to nearly 30 countries. An Army mechanic stationed in seven different places across the U.S. A Marine who wants to be a pilot and responded to a catastrophic plane crash. They are among the hundreds of veterans and active military members pursuing […]
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Mainebiz highlighted Richard Corey, director of the Virtual Environment and Multimodal Interaction (VEMI) Lab at the University of Maine, for co-founding Ateklo Inc., a new startup that aims to transform scientific researchers into deep-tech entrepreneurs. Partnering with Justin Hafner, former CEO of digital health company Kinotek, Corey helped launch Ateklo to bridge the gap between […]
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Interesting Engineering highlighted new research by scientists at the University of Maine who have developed microelectronic sensors capable of withstanding extreme environments inside advanced nuclear reactors. The UMaine team’s microsensors can survive temperatures up to 1,832 degrees Fahrenheit and intense radiation, offering a potential breakthrough in monitoring and safety for next-generation energy systems. The publication […]
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MaineBiz featured Evergreen Additive Inc., a new spinoff from the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). The Brunswick-based company is commercializing large-format 3D printing technologies developed at the ASCC to serve Maine’s marine and defense industries. Led by ASCC alumni, Evergreen aims to streamline boat mold and component production while supporting Maine’s […]
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Nuclear power plants provide 20% of the nation’s energy. To ensure they remain functional and safe to operate, plant engineers rely on sensors to provide feedback on a wide range of parameters, including temperature; reactor power, or neutron flux; and strain on vessel walls. A new fleet of advanced reactors are in development to support […]
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MaineBiz reported on how the University of Maine’s Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) is driving innovation and workforce development across the state in three separate articles. One profiled the AMC’s partnership with Brewer-based Compotech, which has automated production with help from the AMC, and featured insights from John Belding, AMC director, on how robotics and additive […]
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As companies across the country scramble to fill critical engineering and computing roles, one destination is firmly on their recruiting map: the University of Maine. Employers say UMaine graduates bring dedication to the Pine Tree State, leadership skills and versatility that set them apart — and they’re hiring accordingly. That demand was clear at UMaine […]
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Students and alumni will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 150 companies and organizations during the University of Maine’s 2025 Engineering and Computing Job Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. The fair, which is expected to attract more than 1,000 participants, […]
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