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 Divisional 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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How to Choose Between an Electric or Fluid-Powered Actuator

by Tim Swedberg March 16, 2023

Actuators are used to control the motion of devices and machines, such as robots and automated equipment. High-quality actuators will move at the required speed... Read more.

Automation

Automation Enables Cost-Efficient Proactive Maintenance Strategies

by Tim Swedberg March 14, 2023

Asset-heavy facilities often struggle to achieve a balance between keeping equipment running and managing costs; however, as machines become more connected thanks... Read more.

Servo Motors

Are Servo Motors Suitable for Your Application?

by Tim Swedberg March 2, 2023

Servo motors provide efficient and precise motion control to many industrial applications. Several types of servo motors are available to meet the needs of even... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators

Linear Actuators Improve Medical Equipment and Patient Care

by Tim Swedberg February 28, 2023

Through the years the medical industry has adopted new technologies in an effort to improve patient care and comfort. Linear actuators play a crucial role in many... Read more.

Gear Motors, Gearboxes, Motion Control, Servo Motors

How to Quickly Respond to a Motion Control Systems Issue

by Tim Swedberg February 14, 2023

Motion control is a sub-field of automation that deals with the precise movement of individual parts of a machine. What are the primary types of Motion Control... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators, Pneumatic Actuators

Electric vs. Pneumatic Actuators: Which One is Right for You?

by Tim Swedberg February 9, 2023

The choice between pneumatic and electric actuators is not always an easy one. However, the two technologies are so different that one can rarely be a replacement... Read more.

Automation, Pneumatic Actuators

The Differences Between Rotary and Linear Pneumatic Actuators

by Tim Swedberg February 2, 2023

Linear Pneumatic Actuators can move something in a straight line using a piston with compressed air applied to achieve linear motion. The output motion of Linear... Read more.

2F-140 Adaptive Gripper on TM Collaborative Robot

Robotics, Safety

Understanding the Safety Functions of Collaborative Robots

by Tim Swedberg January 24, 2023

As the use of collaborative robots continues to expand in industrial workplaces, humans are more frequently sharing space with cobots, as they’ve come to be nicknamed.... Read more.

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Industrial Robotics, Robotics

How to Select the Best Industrial Robot for Manufacturing Applications

by Tim Swedberg January 17, 2023

As robotic technology continues to develop, more manufacturers are applying industrial robots to automate tasks that are repetitive or dangerous for human workers... Read more.

Motion Control

Troubleshooting Motion Control Malfunctions

by Tim Swedberg January 12, 2023

Motion control is a critical part of automated equipment and machinery found at industrial facilities. Malfunctions can result in downtime, wasted material, and... Read more.