DAU Conference: When robots meet reality: insights from companies putting robots to work

What does it actually take to make robots work in real production environments? DIRA members can join DAU at ROCKWOOL for a day focused on real-world experiences, practical challenges, and concrete results straight from the factory floor.

Robotics technology is advancing fast with AI, simulation, and mobile platforms opening new possibilities. But how does it work in practice? Hosted by DAU, this conference puts manufacturing companies’ actual experiences at the center – cutting through the hype to focus on what it takes to succeed.

For DIRA members – especially robot builders and integrators – the event also offers a strong opportunity to connect directly with manufacturing end-users.

Key takeaways

Real-world cases: Learn how companies navigate automation projects from idea to daily operation.
Honest lessons: Hear what went wrong, the technical and organizational hurdles faced, and how they were solved.
Future outlook: Explore how AI, simulation, and humanoid robots are shaping the next wave of industrial automation.
Networking: Meet peers, end-users, and automation specialists across the industry.

Speakers and cases

ROCKWOOL: Combining Robotics and AI for Quality Control
VELUX: Industrial Robots, AGVs and the Next Steps in Automation
Fipros: Getting Cobots to Work – Learning the Hard Way
Novo: Robotics in Practice – Challenges and Lessons Learned
SDU: AI in Robotics – From Learning to Reliable Automation
Grundfos: Exploring the Potential of Humanoid Robots in Manufacturing

PROGRAM:

09:30 – 10:00: Check-in, breakfast & networking
10:00 – 10:10: Welcome & introduction
10:10 – 10:45: ROCKWOOL: Robotics & AI for Quality Control
10:45 – 11:20: VELUX: Robots, AGVs & Next Steps
11:20 – 11:45: Break & networking
11:45 – 12:20: Fipros: Getting Cobots to Work – Learning the Hard Way
12:20 – 13:30: Lunch & networking
13:30 – 14:05: Novo Nordisk: Robotics in Practice
14:05 – 14:25: Break & networking
14:25 – 15:00: SDU: AI in Robotics – Reliable Automation
15:00 – 15:35: Grundfos: Humanoid Robots in Manufacturing
15:35 – 15:45: Closing remarks