The Laser cutting induction workshop was both an activity and a fun session which allowed participants to make custom giveaways. For instance, building blocks of miniature projects could be laser cut for demonstrations and assembled into miniature models by the visiting guests.

The Laser cutting induction workshop was both an activity and a fun session which will allowed participants to make custom giveaways.

For instance:
1. Building blocks of miniature projects could be laser cut for demonstrations and assembled into miniature models by the visiting guests.

2. Custom Key-chains, with names and messages that were prepared on the spot for demonstrations and giveaways

The session started with a safety brief for the lab and then it was followed by a brief on how to use the laser cutter. Then the making and fun began!

Facilitator: Sikander Hemani

Sikendar is a maker who graduated from Heriot Watt University in Engineering and subsequently worked at design and fabrication labs in Dubai. He showed much interest in learning and conducting Machine workshops and is currently working with in5, where he aims to educate the people in Dubai with DIY culture.

Level of Workshop: Beginners

About in5

in5 is an enabling platform for entrepreneurs and startups, fostering innovation and helping new ideas reach the marketplace. Launched by TECOM Group, in5 offers five key benefits, which comprise a robust business set-up framework, training and mentor ship, networking, investment opportunities, and cutting-edge prototyping labs, studios and creative workspace.


in5’s three specialised innovation centers, tailored to Tech, Design and Media, provide aspiring students, entrepreneurs and startups with access to a community of creative minds, facilitating the constant exchange of knowledge and exposing members to best practices and latest thinking in running successful businesses.
At in5, it is our mandate to help inventive companies grow locally, so they make a tangible difference globally, by providing an enabling environment across the full lifecycle of the business.