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, Pneumatic Accessories, Pneumatic Automation

How are Pneumatic Valves Classified?

by Tim Swedberg July 21, 2022

Properly chosen pneumatic valves can reliably and efficiently control the amount and direction of air flow from source to final system application. The wrong... Read more.

Automation, Pneumatic Accessories, Pneumatic Automation

How Proportional Solenoid Valves Are Used in Manufacturing

by Tim Swedberg July 14, 2022

Proportional Solenoid Valves are often leveraged in manufacturing processes. They are utilized for applications where flow or output pressure requires variations,... Read more.

Automation, Pneumatic Accessories, Pneumatic Actuators, Pneumatic Automation, Safety

Pneumatic Safety Components and Where to Apply Them

by Tim Swedberg July 12, 2022

With the introduction of automated systems, building machines has become even more complex. This forced designers to devote more time to implementing newer safety... Read more.

Automation, Industrial Robotics, Robotic Accessories, Robotics

Cobots and the Future of Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing

by Tim Swedberg June 30, 2022

Historically, automation in manufacturing has been a bit of a hammer. And as machine operators and plant managers alike know, not every problem is a nail. ... Read more.

Motion Control, Safety

Safety-Integrated Motion Control Allows Safety and Productivity to Co-Exist

by Tim Swedberg June 28, 2022

Ultimately, the objective of any manufacturing operation is to produce product. Accordingly, corporate goals often focus on efficiency, quality and productivity.... Read more.

Automation, Industrial Robotics, Robotics, Safety

Are Collaborative Robots More Efficient than Workers?

by Tim Swedberg June 23, 2022

The core motivation at the heart of technological advances is the desire to create tools that provide an improvement in our effectiveness as workers and, in turn,... Read more.

Automation, Pneumatic Accessories, Pneumatic Automation

How to Size a Pneumatic Valve

by Tim Swedberg June 21, 2022

Compressed air is wildly regarded as the fourth essential utility after electricity, natural gas, and water. That’s why pneumatics is such an integral part of... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators, Motion Control

A Brief Guide to Electric Actuators

by Tim Swedberg May 25, 2022

One major component that makes automation possible is electric actuators. These mechanical devices convert electricity into kinetic energy using either rotary or... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators, Motion Control

IIoT and Smart Manufacturing

by Tim Swedberg May 12, 2022

Imagine a world where alerts are sent to your phone if a technology within your manufacturing plant malfunctions or requires repair. In this world, systems within... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators, Hydraulics

Hydraulic to Electric Actuator: Discussing The Basics

by Tim Swedberg May 10, 2022

As globalization fosters more competition, manufacturers are finding ways to stay ahead by transforming many of their core processes. This includes converting from... Read more.