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University of Maine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center Launches 3D Printed Boat

The vessel is the first of its kind and size publicly put in the water after more than five years of development, officials said.

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HAMPDEN -- Over 100 people gathered at Hamlin's Marine in Hampden to witness UMaine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center's Display and launch 3Dirigo X, a 30 foot, large scale boat that weighs around 5,000 pounds with 300 horsepower.

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University of Maine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center launches 3D Printed boat

HAMPDEN -- Over 100 people gathered at Hamlin's Marine in Hampden to witness UMaine's Advanced Structures and Composites Center's Display and launch 3Dirigo X, a 30 foot, large scale boat that weighs around 5,000 pounds with 300 horsepower.

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University of Maine unveils new 3D-printed boat in Hampden

UMaine researchers said the boat can reach up to 40 knots.

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UMaine launches 3D-printed boat that could be the future of the US military

The University of Maine launched the 3Dirigo X, a 3D-printed boat capable of reaching 40 knots, in Hampden.

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Bangor Daily News broke the news in Bangor, United States on Friday, August 28, 2026.
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