Embry-Riddle is focused on giving its students hands on experience in all aspects of engineering. The machine shop provides three different fabrication labs available for students to use when manufacturing their projects. The facility has a section specifically for the manufacturing of projects using exotic aerospace materials such as carbon fiber. Additionally, a wide range of tools are available to students when working with materials such as aluminum, fiberglass, and high temperature alloys. The most important feature of the machine shop is our dedicated full-time machinist, who operates the schools CNC machine, performs specialty welding, and helps students with their projects.