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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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.

Uncategorized

Modular Automation is the Future of Custom Manufacturing

by Tim Swedberg July 17, 2025

Traditional industrial automation offers centralized control of production lines to provide increased efficiency and other benefits for manufacturers with static... Read more.

Interior of spacious soy milk factory: modern conveyor belt with plastic bottles, concentrated worker wearing white coat controlling production process.

Automation

Strategies for Avoiding the Fallout of Poor Equipment Integration

by Tim Swedberg July 15, 2025

In today’s evolving manufacturing environment, automated equipment and Industry 4.0 technologies are key to remaining competitive. However, the costs associated... Read more.

Robotics, Sensors

Force Torque Sensors Enhance Robotic Precision and Sensitivity

by Tim Swedberg July 10, 2025

Traditional industrial robots are optimized for efficiency, speed and accuracy when performing the same movement repeatedly, but they are not able to sense and respond... Read more.