MRA PhD Network event: Visit to Center for Large Structure Production and FAYARD shipyard

Event
26
may 2026

MRA PhD Network event: Visit to Center for Large Structure Production and FAYARD shipyard

Are you a PhD scholar who is interested in how robots can be used to make ships and other large structures in the future. And could you be interested in learning how ships are maintained and fitted with new equipment at a shipyard? Then sign up for the MRA PhD network visit to Lindø where we will visit the Center for Large Structure Production and FAYARD repair shipyard.

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Are you a PhD scholar who is interested in how robots can be used to make ships and other large structures in the future. And could you be interested in llearning how ships are mainained and fitted with new equipment today? Then sign up for the MRA PhD network visit to Lindø where we will visit the Center for Large Structure Production and FAYARD repair shipyard.
Time: 26 May 2026, 10.30-15.30
Venue: SDU Center for Large Structure Production, Innovationsvej 2, 5330 Munkebo
  • Participation is free
  • MRA will cover transport cost
  • MRA will organize joint transportation from Copenhagen (departure from parking spot by Fasanvej Metrostation)
  • For PhD fellows only

Program
10:30-12.00 Visit at SDU Center for Large Structure Production (LPS)
LPS develop robotics technology to address pressing issues in the production of large structures. These technologies are made for industries that have previously struggled to implement robotics technology, like the maritime, construction, and energy sectors.

12:30-13.30 Lunch and networking

14.00-15.30 Visit to FAYARD repair shipyard
FAYARD is a repair shipyard that specialize in service and retrofits of ships in all major segments including RoRo, Offshore, Chemical/Product Tankers, Ferry RoPax, Container vessels, Crude Oil Tankers, General Cargo, Product Tankers, LNG and LPG Tankers, Cruise vessels, Bulkers, and Services vessels.