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, Motion Control

Benefits of Using Motion Automation for Stone Fabrication

by Tim Swedberg May 5, 2022

With labor shortages possibly sticking around for years, many industries now turn to automation to answer labor scarcity and costly human errors. Motion automation... Read more.

Robotic arm holding water bottles on production line in factory,

Industrial Robotics, Robotics

Who Makes the Best Industrial Robot?

by Tim Swedberg May 3, 2022

That depends on your application and needs. Industrial robots are suitable for many tasks. From injection molding to packaging, the repetitive tasks within your... Read more.

Industrial Robotics, Robotics, Safety

What Are the Signs Your Collaborative Robot Needs Repair?

by Tim Swedberg April 28, 2022

Your collaborative robot, also known as a cobot, has been working hard to increase efficiency and reliability within production. This new technology has quickly... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators, Service

The Usual Suspects in Electric Actuator Failure

by Tim Swedberg April 21, 2022

From manufacturing machinery and agricultural equipment to electric cars and robots, the electric actuator drives the modern world – literally and figuratively.... Read more.

Automation, Pneumatic Actuators, Pneumatic Automation

A Brief Guide on Troubleshooting Pneumatic Actuators

by Tim Swedberg April 14, 2022

Pneumatic actuators are used to convert the energy from pressurized air into rotary and linear motion. With exceptional motion control, it guarantees the precision... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators

10 Advantages of Electric Actuators

by Tim Swedberg April 12, 2022

An actuator is a part of a machine or device that enables movement by converting some form of energy into mechanical force with the push of a button. There are various... Read more.

Automation, Pneumatic Actuators, Pneumatic Automation

Ideal Applications For Pneumatic Actuators

by Tim Swedberg April 5, 2022

Pneumatic actuators are used in many industries utilizing automation systems such as manufacturing, packaging, food and beverage, and automation. These actuators... Read more.

Electrical Panels

A Guide to Electrical Control Panels

by Tim Swedberg March 31, 2022

If a product came from an automated assembly line, then an electrical control panel was involved in controlling it. This means anyone reading this has encountered... Read more.

Automation, Pneumatic Accessories, Pneumatic Automation

Saving Energy With Pneumatic Valves and Smart Sensors in Packaging Lines

by Tim Swedberg March 15, 2022

Written by the specialists at Emerson. It’s estimated that more than a third of greenhouse gas emissions are produced by food systems, with packaging processes... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators, Pneumatic Actuators

The Dangers of Dysfunctional Actuators

by Tim Swedberg March 8, 2022

Actuators help streamline manufacturing processes while lowering production costs. However, issues and defects in these components can jeopardize the entire production... Read more.