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Manufacturing a Stronger Standard
by DeGeest Corporation
Manufacturing a Stronger Standard podcast addresses simplifying automated solutions for general industry and upskilling your workforce. Derek DeGeest, and special guests, share relatable topics and applications meant to be educational, but more importantly, inspiring to help manufacturers through the robotics and automation movement in manufacturing. Bringing complex automated solutions to general industry in a simple way.
Episodes
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Teaching Trade Skills in Schools as a Labor Shortage Resolve
KEY POINTS: • The manufacturing and welding industry has labor shortages via retirees and lower numbers of new skilled trade workers • Industries seeking younger and enthusiastic workers should consider better appealing to the demographic through technology • Incorporating and teaching trade…
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Live from FABTECH 2023: Technology to Bridge the Skills Gap in Manufacturing
The age-old adage of “knowledge is power” has evolved into “knowledge is digital.” In today’s fast-paced manufacturing world, there’s a gap widening between experienced craftsmen, who have honed their skills over decades, and the tech-savvy newcomers who expect instant access to information. This...
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Live from FABTECH 2023: How Lesta Self-Learning Robots helped painter, Tony Kerkhove
The advent of robotic technology is revolutionizing manufacturing and painting processes by elevating them to unprecedented heights. Tony Kerkhove, a seasoned professional in the painting industry, has a firsthand account of the transformative impact of robots within DeGeest Corporation’s paint...
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Live from FABTECH 2023: Stories From the Field with LestaUSA’s Brad Ruppert
Live from FABTECH 2023; there were plenty of stories to share from the world of automation, robotics, and finishing. In the bustling and competitive world of manufacturing, innovation is the name of the game. The rapid embracement of automation technologies is a testament to the industry’s...
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Live from FABTECH 2023: A Finishing Industry Update from LestaUSA National Sales Director, Steve Schwartz
The modern manufacturing industry stands at the cusp of a paradigm shift ushered in by the robust adoption of robotic technology and automation, particularly in finishing operations. While promising a leap in efficiency and precision, this transition invites many challenges and considerations. As...
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Live from FABTECH 2023: Finishing Consultants Partners with LestaUSA to Bring Proven Robotic Finishing Solutions
The rapid evolution of technology in recent years has drastically transformed the manufacturing industry, unlocking new horizons in efficiency, precision, and scalability and bringing forth proven robotic finishing solutions. This transformation into an adoption of robotics and automation is...
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Creating a Complete Wheel Maintenance Program Through Automation
The average semi-truck is exposed to 100,000 miles of highway time each year. All that wear and tear requires a good wheel maintenance program to keep those truckers rolling. Wheel refinishing systems keep wheels lasting longer. A second critical component of a sound wheel maintenance program is...
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LestaUSA Self-Learning Robotic System Transforms the Wheel Refinishing Industry
With automation technology gaining popularity, DeGeest is committed to staying relevant and competitive. Host of DeGeest’s Manufacturing a Stronger Standard, Derek DeGeest, sat down with Brad Ruppert, DeGeest’s applications specialist and engineering manager, to discuss the new robotic solution...
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Robotic Finishing: More Than Programming a Path with Derek DeGeest
KEY POINTS: Standard industrial robots are not well-suited for finishing manufacturing facilities. Despite the advanced technology available to support programming, there are still challenges to overcome. Self-learning robots solve common painting and finishing challenges and adapt to new...
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Fixing the Manufacturing Capacity Gap with Derek DeGeest
KEY POINTS: Manufacturing automation is creating challenges for the finishing industry. Automating finishing processes is a massive undertaking that involves a significant investment. Finishing companies need to begin automating processes now if they want to stay competitive. Automating...
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Robotic Finishing: More than a Program Path with JR Rogers
KEY POINTS: LestaUSA has new distribution partnership with Wagner Robotics systems are more affordable and cost-effective than ever before. Lesta self-learning robots train on the job floor in real-time. Lesta and Wagner have over a decade of proven experience in automation together for general...
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Live from FABTECH 2021: Bill Heuer and Paul Peterson of Graco
While automation is prevalent in many aspects of manufacturing, finishing and liquid applications have been slower to find the right solutions. Derek DeGeest, host of Manufacturing a Stronger Standard, spoke with Product Marketing Manager Bill Heuer and Worldwide Sales Director for...
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Live from FABTECH 2021: Eddie Saunders of Flex Machine Tools
This is another episode of “Manufacturing A Stronger Standard” live from FABTECH 2021. Host and President of LestaUSA and DeGeest Corp., Derek DeGeest, talked with Eddie Saunders, Creative Director and host at FlexLive of Flex Machine Tools. Flex Machine Tools designs and manufactures a wide…
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Finishing Industry Trends and Challenges: Manufacturing A Stronger Standard
This episode of Manufacturing A Stronger Standard is live from FABTECH 2021. Host and President of LestaUSA and DeGeest Corp. Derek DeGeest, talked with Scott Francis, editor-in-chief of Products Finishing, the media brand devoted to all things finishing. The company covers the latest equipment,...
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Richards-Wilcox and LestaUSA Increasing Customers’ Production with New Automation Systems with Matt Chorski
Achieving automation on the finishing side requires many pieces—two of the most important being the conveyor system and robotics. Host of Manufacturing a Stronger Standard Derek DeGeest spoke with Systems Sales Manager Matt Chorski of Richards-Wilcox Conveyors about their partnership as an...
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Nordson Customer Success with LestaUSA Technology with Frank Mohar
Derek DeGeest was back at FABTECH 2021 for another Manufacturing a Stronger Standard conversation. He spoke with Frank Mohar, Regional Sales Manager at Nordson, about the partnership between the companies and the future of finishing automation. Nordson is an Authorized Equipment Partner of...
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FABTECH Show Kickoff and Overview of Solutions Distributed by DeGeest
This is another episode of Manufacturing A Stronger Standard live from FABTECH 2021. Host and President of LestaUSA and DeGeest Corp., Derek DeGeest, talked with Brad Ruppert, Engineering Manager, and Application Specialist at LestaUSA. They spoke about FABTECH and what they’ve done at previous...
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Improving Quality and Bottomline for Finishing Operations
This is another episode of Manufacturing A Stronger Standard from FABTECH 2021. Host and President of Lesta USA and Degeest Corp., Derek Degeest, talked with Bill Robinson, President and Kris Bonnegent, Regional Sales Manager, at Eurosider and Coating Delivery Technology, which provides…
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Adapting Existing and New Wagner Solutions to Leverage Self-Learning Robots
This episode of Manufacturing A Stronger Standard was live from FABTECH 2021. Host and President of LestaUSA and DeGeest Corp., Derek DeGeest, talked with JR Rogers, National Sales Manager for Engineered Systems for Wagner, a leading global manufacturer of systems for surface finishing with…
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LestaUSA Collaborative Partnership and Customer Opportunities with Jeff and Brenda LaSorella
Jeff and Brenda LaSorella share insights with their wood customers and how Finishing Consultants is adapting to the needs of their customers. Jeff, Brenda and Derek discuss their collaborative partnership and how Jeff see’s these solutions helping their customers.
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Automation in the Wood Industry with William Sampson of the Woodworking Network
Derek DeGeest, President of LestaUSA and the DeGeest Corporation, interviews William Sampson, Editorial Director of the Woodworking Network live from the LestaUSA booth on the floor of AWFS in Las Vegas, NV.
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Adapting Existing and New Autonomous Cart Solutions with Lesta Technology with Herb BoeKamp
Herb BoeKamp introduces Prime Heat solutions and their experience bringing automation to their customers. Herb explains the benefits he sees in collaborating with LestaUSA. Derek DeGeest and Herb talk about the potential of merging Prime Heat smart carts and LestaUSA self-learning and scanning...
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Emerging Application Technology for the Wood Industry with Bill Robinson
Bill Robinson explains Nitrotherm’s technology and how it is helping their wood customers in their finishing operations. Bill and Derek also discuss the benefits they have seen for their customers through the LestaUSA Equipment Partnership.
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Wood Industry Finishing Trends and Challenges with Kevin Higgins & Bob McKenna
Sames Kremlin’s Kevin Higgins, VP of Sales and Distribution, & Bob McKenna, Regional Sales Manager, discuss with Derek DeGeest how companies are handling increased demand in production, labor shortages, and interests in automation. Kevin and Bob also explain how Sames Kremlin is evolving to meet...
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A Day One Solution for Robotic Painting and Finishing
Derek DeGeest, President, DeGeest Corporation & LestaUSA, and Brad Ruppert, Engineering Manager and Applications Specialist for DeGeest, provided host Tyler Kern with all the details surrounding LestaUSA’s exciting "Day One" program.
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How Lesta’s Robots Are Elevating Production and Automation in Wood Finishing
North American shops demand is growing and in need of solutions to bridge the gap of available workers. Lesta’s new solutions can double a shop’s daily production capacity without hiring more people. Proper automation will create time for employees to improve processes and quality.
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The Secret Weapon in Liquid Finishing Technology is Nitrotherm®️
Manufacturing a Stronger Standard kicked off a new series of podcasts, titled “What’s New in Finishing Technology,” with a discussion on Nitrotherm®️. This liquid spray-painting method utilizes nitrogen instead of normal compressed air. Derek DeGeest, President of DeGeest Corporation & Lesta USA,...
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Polifluid®’s Benefits for Finishing Technology
Sometimes business improvements are stumbled upon by pure luck. That was certainly the case for Derek DeGeest, President of DeGeest Corporation, who chanced upon Polifluid® during a recent trip to Europe.
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Introducing Lesta’s Self-Learning Suction Blow Off Robots
Derek DeGeest, President of DeGeest Corporation & LestaUSA, and Brad Ruppert, Engineering Manager and Application Specialist at DeGeest Corporation & LestaUSA, have a passion for new technology. When they can apply that to the manufacturing finishing process, it gives them a level of excitement...
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Adding New Machinery To Your Facility: The Impact of Regulations on Manufacturing Series
Derek DeGeest, President of DeGeest Corporation and LestaUSA, knows when the industry comes together to help each other, successful integration of robotics and automation into operations follows. After being on both sides of the coin of installing a large finishing system and shepherding in new...
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The Changing Regulations Impacting Manufacturers Series
Derek DeGeest, President of DeGeest Corporation and LestaUSA, successfully brought self-learning robotics to their finishing operation, but it was no small feat. Navigating U.S. manufacturing hazardous location regulations' dicey waters with this new technology wasn’t easy, but DeGeest…
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Automation in the Paint Shop: Robots with a Human Touch
Key Points: Learning Robots can enhance human efforts The goal is to make paint shop workers’ lives easier New solutions derive from the needs in production Derek DeGeest, President, DeGeest Steel Works, Co. and Lesta USA, went on a search for ways to automate business processes, utilize software...
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A Focus On Employees Will Save the Future of Manufacturing
As robots, coding and technology continue to change how we live our lives, they also change how we do business. In the industry of manufacturing, robots are completely redefining the landscape. But, rather than taking jobs from humans, they’re making humans work more efficiently. In this episode…
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How the Steel Industry is Attracting and Retaining New Talent in a Modernized World
As the technology-native Gen-Z comes of working age, flashy Silicon Valley jobs twinkle in their eye. But there’s another industry that is attracting these fresh young minds, and it is working hard to retain and invest in the people that choose to work there. That industry is manufacturing.…
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Best Practices For Adding Automation That Empowers
On this episode of Manufacturing a Stronger Standard, a DeGeest Steel Works podcast, President Derek DeGeest joined host Tyler Kern for the third installment of the duo’s series on upskilling your workforce. Upskilling refers to giving employees additional tools and skills, elevating their...
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DeGeest Steel Works Changes Name, Enters New Era as DeGeest
DeGeest Steel Works recently announced a name change – the second in company history – to simply DeGeest, a simplification that better reflect the company’s constant commitment to expanding its range of solutions and services for its customers. This is more than a name change. DeGeest’s offerings...
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The Business of Overcoming Fear
In work and daily life, fear can halt business and personal progress. Derek DeGeest, President of DeGeest Steel Works & LestaUSA, and Jim Rieffenberger, Business Leader Coach, speaker, and author from Renue, talked about ways to address the fears that can hold businesses back. Rieffenberger, a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Manufacturing a Stronger Standard podcast addresses simplifying automated solutions for general industry and upskilling your workforce. Derek DeGeest, and special guests, share relatable topics and applications meant to be educational, but more importantly, inspiring to help manufacturers through the robotics and automation movement in manufacturing. Bringing complex automated solutions to general industry in a simple way.
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