The Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) at the University of Maine is a world-leading, interdisciplinary center for research, education, and economic development encompassing material sciences, advanced manufacturing, and engineering of composites and structures. Since its founding in 1996, with support from the National Science Foundation, the ASCC has financially sponsored more than 2,600 students, received 120 patents, welcomed over 30,000 visitors, created 14 spinoff companies, and has been honored with more than 40 national and international awards for research excellence.
We are dedicated to leading the forefront of Large-scale Additive Manufacturing. The ASCC has made breakthrough innovations to the field and with university expertise, we can bring promising concepts to market quickly and drive US manufacturing to a sustainable future.
Made by Ohio-based manufacturer Cincinnati Incorporated, the BAAM (Big Area Additive Manufacturing) series of machines are capable of producing very large 3D printed parts.
The Alpha Size 2 utilizes the proven design and technology from the company’s laser platform, including machine frame, motion system, and control has been adapted with an extruder and feeding system.
The unique features that define this model include heated build chamber, pellet extruder, and a 5-axis machine head, as well as the Alpha 2’s use of material extrusion 3D printing technology.
Billing is per run and 1 run is 4 hours.
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Cowing, Matt
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Fredericks, Rich
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Gigabot X
Print volume: 580 mm x 600 mm x 470 mm (22.8 in x 23.6 in x 18.5 in)
Used to develop custom bio-based or recycled materials-based on a pellet or flake feed system that simulates that use on our large-scale 3D printer
Able to prototype scaled versions of large-scale geometries and final parts at smaller scales.
Instrumentation: In addition to printing, the ASCC has the capability to install instrumentation such as visual cameras, thermal cameras, profilometers, and DIC cameras to monitor the printing process.
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Hendricks Mill
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Ingersoll Masterprint 3X
The ASCC’s custom Ingersoll MasterPrint 3x is the World’s largest thermoplastic additive manufacturing 3D printer utilizing fused filament fabrication (FFF).
Its print volume is 60 ft wide by 10 ft tall (18.3 m x 3 m), and is expandable to 100 ft (30.5 m) long. The machine can print up to 150 lb (86 kg) per hour and includes an integrated CNC 5-axis machine for subtractive manufacturing methods including cutting, surface finishing, and part geometry finishing.
Currently funded ongoing expansions of the MasterPrint include upgrading the maximum print throughput to over 500 lb (227 kg) per hour, continuous fiber layup head, and adding foaming material capacity.
Service billed per Run, one run is 4 hours of machine time.
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Juggerbot3D – Tradesman Series P3-44
The print volume is 39″ x 39″ x 39″.
Service billed per Run, one run is 4 hours of machine time.
Print Volume: 1,200 mm x 600 mm x 640 mm (47 in x 23.6 in x 25 in)
Uses open source filament stock, including those developed at the ASCC.
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Sansouci, Spencer
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Stevens, Jason
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Ultimaker S5 Printer
Print Volume: 330 mm x 240 mm x 300 mm (13 in x 9.4 in x 11.8 in) Uses dual nozzle open source filament systems at 2.85 diameter, which can be more easily produced in-house with custom compounded bio-filled and recycled materials than the smaller desktop printer at 1.75 mm diameter. The dual nozzle makes a much wider range of materials accessible, such as bio-filled, metal-filled, carbon-filled, glass-filled, and aramid-filled. Enclosed with 3D Print Clean Model 870 enclosures with high accuracy temperature, humidity, air flow, and remote monitoring enabled. The Center has 6 Ultimaker S5 Printers.
Instrumentation: In addition to printing, the ASCC has the capability to install instrumentation such as visual cameras, thermal cameras, profilometers, and DIC cameras to monitor the printing process.
The ASCC’s custom Ingersoll MasterPrint 3x is the World’s largest thermoplastic additive manufacturing 3D printer utilizing fused filament fabrication (FFF).
Its print volume is 60 ft wide by 10 ft tall (18.3 m x 3 m), and is expandable to 100 ft (30.5 m) long. The machine can print up to 150 lb (86 kg) per hour and includes an integrated CNC 5-axis machine for subtractive manufacturing methods including cutting, surface finishing, and part geometry finishing.
Currently funded ongoing expansions of the MasterPrint include upgrading the maximum print throughput to over 500 lb (227 kg) per hour, continuous fiber layup head, and adding foaming material capacity.
Service billed per Run, one run is 4 hours of machine time.
Made by Ohio-based manufacturer Cincinnati Incorporated, the BAAM (Big Area Additive Manufacturing) series of machines are capable of producing very large 3D printed parts.
The Alpha Size 2 utilizes the proven design and technology from the company’s laser platform, including machine frame, motion system, and control has been adapted with an extruder and feeding system.
The unique features that define this model include heated build chamber, pellet extruder, and a 5-axis machine head, as well as the Alpha 2’s use of material extrusion 3D printing technology.
Billing is per run and 1 run is 4 hours.
Inquire
Juggerbot3D – Tradesman Series P3-44
The print volume is 39″ x 39″ x 39″.
Service billed per Run, one run is 4 hours of machine time.
Print volume: 580 mm x 600 mm x 470 mm (22.8 in x 23.6 in x 18.5 in)
Used to develop custom bio-based or recycled materials-based on a pellet or flake feed system that simulates that use on our large-scale 3D printer
Able to prototype scaled versions of large-scale geometries and final parts at smaller scales.
Instrumentation: In addition to printing, the ASCC has the capability to install instrumentation such as visual cameras, thermal cameras, profilometers, and DIC cameras to monitor the printing process.
Inquire
Modix BIG-120X V3
Print Volume: 1,200 mm x 600 mm x 640 mm (47 in x 23.6 in x 25 in)
Uses open source filament stock, including those developed at the ASCC.
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Ultimaker S5 Printer
Print Volume: 330 mm x 240 mm x 300 mm (13 in x 9.4 in x 11.8 in) Uses dual nozzle open source filament systems at 2.85 diameter, which can be more easily produced in-house with custom compounded bio-filled and recycled materials than the smaller desktop printer at 1.75 mm diameter. The dual nozzle makes a much wider range of materials accessible, such as bio-filled, metal-filled, carbon-filled, glass-filled, and aramid-filled. Enclosed with 3D Print Clean Model 870 enclosures with high accuracy temperature, humidity, air flow, and remote monitoring enabled. The Center has 6 Ultimaker S5 Printers.
Instrumentation: In addition to printing, the ASCC has the capability to install instrumentation such as visual cameras, thermal cameras, profilometers, and DIC cameras to monitor the printing process.