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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Pneumatic Accessories

Pneumatic Solenoid Valves are Key to Airflow Control

by Tim Swedberg October 22, 2024

Pneumatic systems are widely used in industrial automation, but for air-operated systems to be precise, responsive and efficient, airflow must be tightly controlled.... Read more.

Pneumatic Actuators

Food Manufacturing Companies Rely on Pneumatic Actuators

by Tim Swedberg October 8, 2024

Efficiency, reliability and cleanliness are top priorities for food manufacturing companies, so it’s no surprise that pneumatic actuators are frequently the technology... Read more.

Robotics

Robotic Assembly Lines Maximize ROI for SMEs

by Tim Swedberg October 3, 2024

U.S. International Trade Commission statistics state that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are 60% less efficient than larger manufacturers. One of the... Read more.

Employee works on an electrical control panel with red and yellow wires.

Electrical Panels

A Deep Dive into Essential Control Panel Components

by Tim Swedberg October 1, 2024

Control panels serve as the nervous system of industrial equipment as they are the central point of electrical distribution and control for machinery and processes... Read more.

PLC

Choosing the Right PLC Programming Language for Your Automation Projects

by Tim Swedberg September 12, 2024

While there are many PLC programming languages available for industrial automation projects, two of the most commonly used are ladder logic and function block diagram... Read more.

Electrical Panels

Creating a Maintenance Strategy for Industrial Control Panels

by Tim Swedberg August 29, 2024

Industrial control panels, which control and monitor electrical power distribution, as well as the safety of processes, are crucial to the reliable, safe and efficient... Read more.

Ball screw for transferring the caliper into motion and feeding

Electric Actuators, Pneumatic Actuators

Industrial Automation Trends Drive Ball Screw Actuator Innovation

by Tim Swedberg August 27, 2024

As more manufacturers add automation and robotics into their production lines, the use of linear electric actuators is growing. While ball screw actuators have always... Read more.

Robotics

5 Applications of Robots That Have Revolutionized Manufacturing

by Tim Swedberg August 22, 2024

Industrial automation and robotics have revolutionized the manufacturing industry as these technologies help increase efficiency, throughput and productivity, while... Read more.

Sensors

IoT Predictive Maintenance Mitigates Risks Associated with Equipment Failure

by Tim Swedberg August 15, 2024

While most manufacturers appreciate the positive impact IoT predictive maintenance and advanced sensor technologies can have on reducing unscheduled downtime and... Read more.

Celco SCADA, PLC

A Look at Leading PLC Brands for Industrial Automation

by Tim Swedberg August 13, 2024

Programmable logic control (PLC) industrial automation systems are one of the fastest growing segments as they support the growing trend toward digitalization of... Read more.