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, Electric Actuators, Hydraulics, Pneumatic Actuators

Motors vs. Actuators for Industrial Systems

by Tim Swedberg September 9, 2021

Motors and actuators and industrial equipment, oh my! When it comes to making your industrial equipment tick, there are a variety of components that can help do... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators, Robotic Accessories

Rotary vs. Linear Electric Actuators

by Tim Swedberg September 7, 2021

Industrial automation and many manufacturing processes rely on motion. Motion systems move parts into and out of machines, they bring tools into contact with workpieces,... Read more.

Automation, Pneumatic Actuators, Pneumatic Automation

How to Select the Best Mounting Configuration for Pneumatic Cylinders: Considerations for Optimum Performance

by Tim Swedberg September 2, 2021

By Vitor Rangel, Product Marketing Specialist, Actuators, from Emerson If you have chosen a pneumatic actuator properly sized for your application, now it’s time... Read more.

Automation, Pneumatic Actuators, Robotic Accessories

Rotary vs. Linear Pneumatic Actuators: What You Need to Know

by Tim Swedberg August 31, 2021

If you had to make a list of some of the most important advancements that can keep your business running efficiently, productively and safely, industrial automation... Read more.

Pneumatic input to robot handle grip handle

Automation, Hydraulics, Pneumatic Actuators

Pneumatic Actuators vs Hydraulic Actuators

by Tim Swedberg August 26, 2021

If you have any sort of a mechanized process involved in your operations, then there’s a good chance that actuators are the components that are helping said... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators, Hydraulics

Electric Actuators vs. Hydraulic Actuators

by Tim Swedberg August 24, 2021

In the world of industrial automation, one of the most critical components of any system is also the one people just don’t think too much about – the... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators

The Role of Electric Actuators in Automation

by Tim Swedberg August 3, 2021

Regardless of how you choose to look at it, industrial automation brings with it a wide range of different benefits – all at the exact same time. For starters,... Read more.

Automation, Pneumatic Actuators, Pneumatic Automation

Why Is Cushioning in Pneumatic Cylinders Important?

by Tim Swedberg July 29, 2021

By Josh Adkins Product Marketing Specialist, Actuators, from Emerson Cushioning isn’t a new concept in fluid power, but it is a significant one as it can influence... Read more.

Automation, Hydraulics

Building Hydraulic Systems

by Tim Swedberg July 15, 2021

At a glance, hydraulic motion circuits can closely resemble pneumatic versions. Both utilize fluid power sources, actuators, and control valves, but hydraulic systems... Read more.

Electrical Panels

Building Electric Circuits

by Tim Swedberg June 22, 2021

Building an electric motion circuit can be a daunting task to those unfamiliar with the technology, but it doesn’t have to be. With just five core components,... Read more.