Economic Development

Farms.com highlight UMaine wild blueberry research in Jonesboro

Farms.com highlighted research exploring new technologies and resources to support wild blueberry production being conducted by University of Maine researchers at Blueberry Hill Farm in Jonesboro. The work is supported by a $2.9 million award from the U.S. Small Business Administration, secured by U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King at the request of the […]

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Mainebiz highlights UMaine role in developing high-tech composite shipping containers

Mainebiz noted that the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) conducted research and development with Georgia Tech Research Institute that resulted in the creation of high-tech shipping containers, now manufactured by Global Secure Shipping. The company is an Old Town-based startup and spin-off from UMaine that continues to collaborate with its researchers. […]

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Media highlight UMaine collaboration in launching wave energy converter

Markets Insider, Yahoo! Finance, WABI (Channel 5), Ocean News and Technology, Offshore Energy, Style Magazine and many other outlets highlighted the support provided by the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center in developing  Oscilla Power’s prototype wave energy converter, which was recently deployed in Castine Harbor. The ASCC was charged with the structural […]

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Maine Morning Star notes UMaine support in clean energy incubator

Maine Morning Star noted that the University of Maine is collaborating with the Roux Institute at Northeastern University and other partners to develop a clean energy incubator program that will support startup companies through mentorship, professional services, access to capital and community events. The state recently allocated $975,000 for the project.

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BioHome3D highlighted by Business Insider

In a story about a 3D-printed tiny house developed at the Woodbury University School of Architecture, Business Insider highlighted the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center’s BioHome3D, the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based materials.

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BDN interviews Dagher about challenges to offshore wind development 

The Bangor Daily News interviewed Habib Dagher, executive director of the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, about the challenges to offshore wind development, including supply chain issues and upfront costs. “You save money in the long run, and it’s a major opportunity to decarbonize our economy,” Dagher said.

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Press Herald notes UMaine role in tech hub for Maine’s forest bioproducts

In an article titled “Innovation in food packaging boosts Maine’s struggling forest industries,” the Portland Press Herald noted that the University of Maine is a partner for Maine’s Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub. CentralMaine.com, the New Hampshire Union Leader, the Rome News-Tribune and Aol.com shared the Press Herald report.

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ASCC researchers discuss mass timber with Maine Public

Habib Dagher, executive director of the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC), and Russell Edgar, senior laboratory operations manager and wood composites manager for the ASCC, spoke to Maine Public for a story titled “Senator Angus King asks federal government to consider mass timber in construction projects.” “To start a new industry […]

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Spectrum News features BioHome3D

Spectrum News featured the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center’s (ASCC) BioHome3D, the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based materials. “Our mission is to bring green energy and materials to society,” said ASCC Executive Director Habib Dagher. 

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