Green Energy and Materials Facility (GEM)

GEM is an innovative research facility that revolutionizes manufacturing through AI-enabled 3D printers and advanced computational tools. GEM is part of the University of Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC), which will provide research and learning opportunities for students. For more information on GEM, click on the following link: https://composites.umaine.edu/gem/

GEM foundation and groundwork are underway, and building construction is anticipated to start in spring. Substantial completion is expected for the summer/fall of 2026. The design firm is SMRT, and the construction manager is Consigli Construction. Funding of $81.3 million is from UMaine E&G, Maine Jobs & Recovery Act (MJRP), National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), HAF/UMS TRANSFORMS MCEC, State of Maine Appropriations for Engineering, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Northern Borders Regional Commission.