A STRONGER STANDARD
A STRONGER STANDARD
Stronger
A Stronger Standard doesn’t start or stop within our walls.
Our goal is to build “stronger” into all that we do and everyone we interact with.
it starts with giving our all and not cutting corners.
People
with Derek DeGeest and Brad Ruppert
A Day One Solution for Robotic 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. “Day...
with Tony Kerkhove, DeGeest Painter
How Lesta Self-Learning Robots Help Painter Tony Kerkhove
With over 2 decades in the industry, Tony discusses the evolution of manual labor to robotic automation in the painting process. This episode of "Manufacturing a Stronger Standard," is straight from the show floor at FABTECH 2023, with...
Processes
Industry Thought Paper
FIXING THE MANUFACTURING CAPACITY GAP
Increased customer demands for lower prices and shorter lead times have led to more and more automation being added to operations. With this increase in automation, there has been a dramatic increase in the velocity in which parts are produced.
with Derek DeGeest
Understanding Robotic Regulations in a Class I, Div 1 Environment
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...
Products
Bring up the subject of automation and many draw the conclusion that automation is killing jobs. On the surface, this level of alarmism is not surprising since many instantly think about robots on an auto assembly line, each doing the job...
with Derek DeGeest
Best Practices For Adding Automation That Empowers
On this episode of Manufacturing a Stronger Standard, a DeGeest Corporation 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...
Community
with Derek DeGeest and Jim Rieffenberger
The Business of Overcoming Fear
Derek DeGeest and Jim Rieffenberger discuss how businesses can address overcoming fear with their employees. In work and daily life, fear can halt business and personal progress. Derek DeGeest, President of DeGeest Corporation & LestaUSA,...
SBA Honoree Helps Lead Family Business into Next Generations
Sioux Falls.Business Asks about the Future Plans at DeGeest Jodi Schwan of Sioux Falls.Business records her conversation with Derek DeGeest in the article below about the completion of a 133,000 square foot building expansion which...
South Dakota Senator John Thune Visits DeGeest
We had a special guest from Washington D.C. stop in today... Senator John Thune visited with us about innovations in manufacturing! Catch the television news story reported on Dakota News Now and KELOLAND News. Hear Senator John Thune...
Congratulations Titans & Tigers!
The 3rd Annual Student Welding Competition showcased the top 26 student welders amongst the Tea Area Titans and the Harrisburg Tigers. And of these students, 9 rose to the top winning prize packages to further their interest in...
Industry
with Derek DeGeest
Technology to Bridge the Skills Gap in Manufacturing
Don't fear technology. Embrace it. 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...