Mechatronics Engineering students discuss innovative graduation project for advanced CNC machine for engraving circuit boards
University Media
In a move that reflects the advanced level of engineering education and the quality outcomes provided by the Emirates International University, a group of Mechatronics Engineering students discussed an innovative graduation project. The project involved designing and implementing a CNC machine specialized in engraving and etching printed circuit boards (PCBs) with high precision, using open source technologies and low-cost materials.
The project, titled "CNC PCB Machine," was submitted by students Ali Abdulghani Al-Najjar, Abdulmalik Al-Sayani, Yazan Wadaa, Saleh Al-Qaifi, and Mohammed Al-Hammadi, under the supervision of Professor Radwan Al-Badaji. It represented a comprehensive applied model that embodies the university's educational vision of linking theory with practical application and promoting a culture of innovation and self-production.
The machine aims to facilitate the manufacturing of electronic circuit prototypes (prototyping) within academic laboratories, allowing students and researchers to develop their projects without relying on ready-made boards or expensive technologies. The machine is characterized by its high precision and speed in engraving, and can be adapted later for multiple applications such as laser cutting and 3D printing.
The project was built using an Arduino microcontroller, a motion system using stepper motors, and a frame made of MDF and aluminum. Open source software such as GRBL was used for control, demonstrating the students' ability to utilize available resources with the highest degree of efficiency.
The project discussion was attended by a number of academic leaders from the college, including: Dr. Ibrahim Farea, Dean of the College of Engineering; Dr. Radwan Al-Bathij, Head of the Biomedical Engineering Department; Dr. Mohammed Al-Alafi, Head of the Biomedical Engineering Department; Dr. Jameel Rashid, Head of the Cybersecurity Department; and Dr. Hani Damaj, Head of the Chemical Engineering Department.
The attendees praised the level of achievement and technical innovation reflected in the project's outcomes, emphasizing that such student initiatives demonstrate the quality of the university's educational environment and its commitment to graduating cadres capable of innovation and keeping pace with the demands of the local and regional market.
In the future, the students aspire to develop the machine into a multifunctional machine that can be integrated with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies for remote control, enhancing its use in modern industrial environments.
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