Tim Swedberg

Senior Vice President of Automation Integration Group, Tavoron Tim Swedberg, a senior executive with over 30 years of experience in automation integration, is currently serving as Senior VP at Tavoron, where he leads the Automation Integration Group. Previously, he was VP of Global Operations at BW Packaging and founded PASE Group, combining technical expertise and strategic leadership to drive innovation in industries like packaging and food & beverage. Tim holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Applied Mathematics, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management from the University of North Dakota. He also earned an Associate of Science in Engineering from Minnesota North College.
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Industrial Robotics, Robotics

Boost Productivity and Efficiency with Robotic Machine Tending

by Tim Swedberg October 23, 2025

Manufacturers are under pressure to increase productivity and throughput. Automation provides a powerful solution because it increases efficiency and frees skilled... Read more.

Supply Chain

How to Plan Ahead for Supply Chain Disruptions in 2025 & Beyond

by Tim Swedberg October 21, 2025

Supply chain disruptions are unexpected events that interrupt the flow of goods and materials and negatively impact everything from production schedules to your... Read more.

Industrial Robotics, Robotics

Robotic vs. Conventional Palletizers: A Guide to Boosting Efficiency

by Tim Swedberg October 9, 2025

Palletizing is essential but is often riddled with safety issues and inefficiencies. Fortunately, automation can transform this process, increasing safety, productivity... Read more.

Automation, Industrial Robotics, Robotics

How to Automate Pick and Place

by Tim Swedberg October 7, 2025

If your business is like most, you’re likely being asked to increase production, but finding it difficult to retain the staff to make that happen. Pick-and-place... Read more.

Supply Chain

Building Supply Chain Resilience with Industrial Automation

by Tim Swedberg October 2, 2025

Covid-19 exposed startling supply chain vulnerabilities which continue today due to the current geopolitical climate, natural disasters and other global events that... Read more.

Automation

A Guide to Actuator Types: Electric vs. Pneumatic vs. Hydraulic

by Tim Swedberg September 30, 2025

If there’s a piece of machinery operating in your plant, then there’s a good chance that an actuator is working behind the scenes to help it do what it needs... Read more.

Robotic Accessories, Robotics

Unlocking New Possibilities: OnRobot Now Supports TM30S and TM30SX Cobots

by Tim Swedberg August 14, 2025

In a significant move for collaborative automation, OnRobot has expanded its compatibility to support the Techman Robot TM30S and TM30SX models. This added... Read more.

Automation

SMT Assembly: A Powerful Technique for Electronics Assembly

by Tim Swedberg August 12, 2025

SMT/surface mount technology assembly is a game-changing technique used in the world of electronics assembly because it makes possible smaller electronic devices,... Read more.

Industrial Robotics, Robotic Accessories, Robotics, Sensors

Vision-Guided Robotics Excel in Machine Tending Operations

by Tim Swedberg July 24, 2025

Machine tending robot automation has increased the efficiency of tasks involved in this repetitive operation. However, there can be some significant challenges associated... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators, Motion Control, Pneumatic Actuators

Top 5 Motion Control Trends Shaping Automation in 2025 and Beyond

by Tim Swedberg July 22, 2025

As industries pursue higher efficiency, precision, and adaptability, motion control is no longer just a supporting technology, it’s a driving force in... Read more.