Crosby Laboratory: History
Located on the scenic University of Maine campus in Orono, the
laboratory was constructed in 1926 with funds donated by Mr.
Oliver Crosby, the inventor of the Crosby Clamp. Crosby's dream
was to establish a facility, at his alma mater, where the mechanical
engineering arts could thrive. As we enter the 21st century,
Crosby's dream continues to flourish as Crosby Laboratory excels
as both an advanced engineering research facility and a facility
for providing today's students with the skills they will need
to succeed as tomorrow's engineers.
