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, Conveyors

How Often Does An Industrial Conveyor Belt Require Service?

by Tim Swedberg January 14, 2021

Conveyor belts can be used for a variety of industrial purposes. While there are many use cases due to their flexibility, it’s important to ensure you’re keeping... Read more.

Automation, Conveyors

Conveyor Belt Maintenance: The Most Common Conveyor Belt Problems and Solutions

by Tim Swedberg January 12, 2021

As one of the most popular and flexibly used pieces of equipment across all production levels, conveyor belts are bound to face some issues from time to time. Moving... Read more.

TM Robot solving a packaging issue and automating the packaging industry using gripper technology.

Industrial Robotics, Robotics

Techman Robot: Getting College Students Ready for the Workforce

by Tim Swedberg January 7, 2021

Recently, JHFOSTER helped a Midwestern university to educate STEM students with the help of Techman Robots. Techman Robots help students learn alongside technology... Read more.

Automation, Conveyors

What Goes Into Designing A Conveyor System?

by Tim Swedberg December 29, 2020

Designing a conveyor system for your facility comes down to creating a system that meets your very specific needs. Your system design will depend on your choice... Read more.

Automation, Conveyors

What Are The Types of Conveyor Belts Used for Industrial Purposes?

by Tim Swedberg December 10, 2020

Conveyors are among the most popular and flexibly used types of equipment across all production levels. Whether you’re packaging foods or creating a buffer zone... Read more.

Employee working on an electronic control panel.

Electrical Panels, Robotics

What You Should Know About Electrical Control Panels

by Tim Swedberg December 3, 2020

Electrical control panels more than save you money. Of course, they do that. However, did you know they keep your employees safe, too? We see common hazards when... Read more.

Automation, Pneumatic Actuators

How Does a Pneumatic Actuator Work?

by Tim Swedberg December 1, 2020

One of the most common ways to generate linear motion for industrial applications is with an actuator. Actuators are devices that translate a source of static power... Read more.

Industrial Robotics, Robotics

How To Use Robots For Vision Guided Box Packing

by Tim Swedberg November 24, 2020

A robot with a vision system can do just about anything. In fact, robots are used for pick and place, injection molding, CNC, packaging and palletizing, quality... Read more.

Automation, Electric Actuators

How to Effectively Apply Electric Linear Actuators in Your Machine Design

by Tim Swedberg November 10, 2020

Many factors come into play when determining how to effectively apply electric linear actuators into your machine design. For example, what is being moved? How fast... Read more.

Industrial Robotics, Robotics

How To Automate Pick-and-Place

by Tim Swedberg November 5, 2020

So, you’re dealing with low staff and ever increasing production demand. You could keep trying to push ahead and struggle to hire someone willing to complete... Read more.