Media report on UMaine making testing solutions for N95 masks
Media report on UMaine making testing solutions for N95 masks
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PDC assists with need for key N95 mask testing materials
Our staff continues to assist during the COVID-19 pandemic by producing fit test solutions for N95 masks. The production comes as a request from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Our chemists have produced solutions according to OSHA protocols. The Maine CDC is currently deploying the testing solutions to agencies and employers across […]
Read morePDC producing hospital-grade sanitizer during COVID-19 pandemic
The Process Development Center is proud of the work we and other programs at the University of Maine are conducting during this COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the release from UMaine below. UMaine, statewide partners producing hand sanitizer, exploring PPE innovations for Maine hospitals
Read moreCOVID-19 Update and the PDC
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the Maine CDC and Governor Mills have issued several recommendations. University of Maine leaders are making plans to ensure the safety and well being of our students, staff, and visitors to our campus. At this writing, there have been no plans to close the campus. We are still […]
Read moreMaine leading country in nanocellulose research
The University of Maine is the only producer of the product nanocellulose, able to produce 1 ton per day in the entire country. https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/tech/science/maine-leading-country-in-nanocellulose-research/97-bc5b9191-0f43-4a8f-8d9e-dc488b859cb8
Read moreUMaine hosts Cellulose Nanomaterial Forum
In August, over 50 UMaine scientists gather to share research findings using cellulose nanomaterials during the Inaugural Cellulose Nanomaterial Forum hosted by the Process Development Center. Click here to find out more.
Read morePDC welcomes new Director
Colleen worked for TAPPI as their Technical Director since 2008 and was previously with the Center for Paper Business and Industry Studies (CPBIS) in Atlanta, Georgia. Her industrial work includes time spent with WestRock (previously Westvaco in Charleston, SC), Caraustar Industries, ABB, Union Camp and Metsa Serla. We are excited to have someone with her […]
Read moreUMaine scientists envision smart mills, new papers for medicine and food packaging
Read article from Bangor Daily News on how UMaine researchers are using new technology to improve processes and products
Read moreLocal Radio Show “Wild Maine” Interviews PDC Director
In a February 2018 episode of the radio show Wild Maine, host Bob Duschesne sat down with Process Development Center Director Michael Bilodeau to discuss the unusual properties of nanomaterials and the future of Maine’s forest products industry. Bob Duschesne’s Wild Maine airs every Saturday at 9 AM and every Sunday at 8 AM on Sports […]
Read moreUMaine’s Hub of Innovation
The autumn issue of MAINE Alumni Magazine reprints Mainebiz‘s August article regarding the PDC’s partnership with Twin Rivers Paper.
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