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title: The Changing Regulations Impacting Manufacturers Series
description: Discover how Derek DeGeest revolutionized the wheel refinishing industry with self-learning robotics, overcoming manufacturing regulations to create certified solutions for others. Explore the power of robotics in manufacturing.
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# [The Changing Regulations Impacting Manufacturers Series](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/podcast/adding-new-machinery-to-your-facility-the-impact-of-regulations-on-manufacturing-series-0-0)

 Written by [Sample HubSpot User](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/podcast/author/sample-hubspot-user) | Aug 8, 2023 5:26:34 AM

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 accomplished it and is now creating certified solutions for other manufacturers.

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