Timothy R. Hedlund

Tim Hedlund is one of the founders of Durabotics Inc, a robotic systems integrator started in 2008. Durabotics provides value robotics to perform tasks that people can't, won't, or shouldn't do.  Their systems cover a wide range of industries and technologies, in the areas of robotic assembly, machine tending, packaging, palletizing, and adhesive dispense. Durabotics uses many types of industrial robots and COBOTS to implement high speed picking, vision guided robotics, and flexible feeding technologies. Durabotics installations can be found in food, pharmaceutical, medical device, hazardous environments, and general industry.  

Tim has a BSME from the University of Minnesota, an MSME from Stanford University and is a licensed Professional Engineer.  Tim has several patents and has held executive positions in several automation companies.   

Tim’s career spans more than four decades implementing automation and custom robotic systems. He has developed several analysis tools to help companies evaluate opportunities for automation, including the benchmark: “5 Major Reasons Why Automation Projects Fail”.  He developed this tool, and several other tools to guide companies through the steps required to successfully evaluate and implement automation projects.