Friday, October 23 | 3:00 – 4:30pm

Process Development Center (Jenness Hall, 5737, 41 Flagstaff Rd, Orono, ME 04469) | Host: SPIRE

Tour the University of Maine’s Process Development Center, a global leader in cellulose nanomaterials. See how the PDC turns forest-based materials into cellulose nanofiber (CNF), combining chemical engineering, materials science, and industry collaboration to develop new pulp, paper, and emerging material technologies. Enjoy demos and a free hands-on activity. Learn about the upcoming Forest Biomaterials Innovation Center expansion and its role in bringing new forest-based technologies from the lab to the market, turning Maine’s forests into real-world solutions!

Questions? Contact Marchelle Simms, marchelle.simms@maine.edu

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August 28, 2026