Nader Elgdawy is Head of the Planning Department at Grandweld Shipyard, Dubai, with 13 years of leadership experience in the marine sector. He leads the planning, monitoring, and control of shipbuilding and ship repair activities across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production, while promoting the practical adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. WIth a mechanical engineering background, he combines project leadership with hands-on expertise in 3D scanning, reverse engineering, additive manufacturing, 3D printing, CAD/CAM, CNC machining, robotics, and automation. His practical achievements include reverse engineering marine components without original drawings, developing 3D-printed carbon fiber components for marine applications, building a low-cost 6-axis robotic arm for welding simulation and training, and designing customized automated engineering devices and solutions.Beyond his shipyard role, he is passionate about sharing practical engineering knowledge through the RoboDocs YouTube channel, reaching more than 8,640 subscribers, supporting engineering students, professionals and promoting wider awareness and practical adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.