--- title: DeGeest Thought Papers | Shaping An Industry | Thought Paper description: Thought Paper | DeGeest Thought Papers | Shaping An Industry --- [![DeGeest Logo](https://degeestcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DeGeest_2023/Image/DeGeest%20Logo.png?width=179&height=78&name=DeGeest%20Logo.png) ](https://degeestcorp.com) - [Steel Works](https://degeestcorp.com/steelworks) - [Part Production](https://degeestcorp.com/steelworks/part-production) - [Robotic Welding](https://degeestcorp.com/steelworks/robotic-welding) - [Welding](https://degeestcorp.com/steelworks/welding) - [Engineering](https://degeestcorp.com/steelworks/engineering) - [Quality](https://degeestcorp.com/steelworks/quality) - [Our Products](https://degeestcorp.com/our-products?page=steelworks) - [Our Partners](https://degeestcorp.com/our-partners) - [Our Products](https://degeestcorp.com/our-products) - [Robotic Welding Solution](https://degeestcorp.com/robotic-welding-solution) - [Manual Welding Solution](https://degeestcorp.com/manual-welding-solution) - [Lesta Robotic Finishing](https://degeestcorp.com/our-products/lesta-robotic-finishing) - [Polifluid](https://degeestcorp.com/our-products/polifluid) - [Nitrotherm](https://degeestcorp.com/our-products/nitrotherm) - [Pulver Control](https://degeestcorp.com/our-products/pulver-control) - [Process Manager](https://degeestcorp.com/process-manager) - [Pro Stats ](https://degeestcorp.com/process-manager-0) - [Careers](https://degeestcorp.com/careers) - [Career Opportunities](https://degeestcorp.com/careers/career-opportunities) - [Apply Online](https://www.kelolandemployment.com/jobs/sioux-falls-sd/all?keyword=degeest&page=1) - [Finishing](https://degeestcorp.com/finishing) - [Wet-Coat Finishing](https://degeestcorp.com/finishing/wet-coat-finishing) - [Self-Learning Robotics](https://degeestcorp.com/finishing/self-learning-robotics) - [Certifications](https://degeestcorp.com/finishing/certifications) - [Our Products](https://degeestcorp.com/our-products?page=finishing) - [Our Partners](https://degeestcorp.com/our-partners) - [Our Partners](https://degeestcorp.com/our-partners) - [Become A Partner](https://degeestcorp.com/our-partners/become-a-partner) - [Tradeshows](https://degeestcorp.com/be-a-partner/tradeshows) - [About Us](https://degeestcorp.com/about-us) - [A STRONGER STANDARD](https://degeestcorp.com/about-us/a-stronger-standard) - [MEET OUR TEAM](https://degeestcorp.com/about-us/meet-our-team) - [MEET OUR ROBOTS](https://degeestcorp.com/about-us/meet-our-robots) - [COME FOR A TOUR](https://degeestcorp.com/about-us/come-for-a-tour) - [PODCASTS](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/podcast?page=about) - [OUR HISTORY](https://degeestcorp.com/about-us/our-history) - [Automation](https://degeestcorp.com/automation) - [Robotics + Automation](https://degeestcorp.com/automation/robotics-automation) - [ Integration](https://degeestcorp.com/automation/integration) - [Test Lab](https://degeestcorp.com/automation/test-lab) - [Software](https://degeestcorp.com/automation/software) - [Our Products](https://degeestcorp.com/our-products?page=automation) - [Our Partners](https://degeestcorp.com/our-partners) - [Insights](https://degeestcorp.com/insights) - [PODCAST](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/podcast) - [THOUGHT PAPERS](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers) - [BLOG STORY](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/blog) - [IN THE NEWS](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/news) - [CASE STUDIES](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/case-studies) - [MEDIA](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/media) - [Contact Us](https://degeestcorp.com/contact-us) THOUGHT PAPERS # SHAPING AN INDUSTRY ![thought-paper-hero](https://degeestcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DeGeest_2023/Image/thought-paper-hero.jpg?width=1924&height=882&name=thought-paper-hero.jpg) - [PODCAST](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/podcast) - [THOUGHT PAPERS](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers) - [BLOG STORY](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/blog) - [IN THE NEWS](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/news) - [CASE STUDIES](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/case-studies) - [MEDIA](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/media) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. Search > - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. #### Topics to shape an industry We tackle the subjects everyone is talking about with an educational slant so that you can put into practice at your own operation.  [![a proven path to automation](https://degeestcorp.com/hubfs/ProvenPathToAutomation%20ThoughtPaper.png) ](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/a-proven-path-to-automation) [Thought Paper](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/tag/thought-paper) | [Manufacturing Resurgence](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/tag/manufacturing-resurgence) ## [ A PROVEN PATH TO AUTOMATION ](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/a-proven-path-to-automation) Robotics can be game-changing for manufacturers. With labor shortages and demands for quicker turnaround in production, it’s easy to understand why the use of robots has been trending upward in recent decades. On the surface, the next logical step for... [Read this Thought Paper >](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/a-proven-path-to-automation) [![navigating new regulations in finishing](https://degeestcorp.com/hubfs/NewRegulations%20ThoughtPaper.png) ](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/navigating-new-regulations-in-finishing) [Thought Paper](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/tag/thought-paper) | [Manufacturing Resurgence](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/tag/manufacturing-resurgence) ## [ Navigating New Regulations in Finishing ](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/navigating-new-regulations-in-finishing) There’s one thing for certain: Regulations in manufacturing are changing with new technology, especially as it relates to the certification of equipment and machinery. A few years ago, DeGeest Corporation of Tea, South Dakota, sought a better way to streamline its... [Read this Thought Paper >](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/navigating-new-regulations-in-finishing) [![technology to bridge the skills gap](https://degeestcorp.com/hubfs/TechnologyGap%20ThoughtPaper.png) ](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/technology-to-bridge-the-skills-gap) [Thought Paper](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/tag/thought-paper) | [Manufacturing Resurgence](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/tag/manufacturing-resurgence) ## [ TECHNOLOGY TO BRIDGE THE SKILLS GAP ](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/technology-to-bridge-the-skills-gap) It has been over ten years since manufacturers started talking about a skills gap. Yet positions remain empty because companies are unable to attract workers. Instead of waiting for the skills gap to be fixed by our education system or by stealing workers from each... [Read this Thought Paper >](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/technology-to-bridge-the-skills-gap) [![minimize the j-curve effect in manufacturing](https://degeestcorp.com/hubfs/DeGeest%20Thought%20Papers/Screen%20Shot%202024-07-24%20at%2010.59.13%20AM.png) ](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/minimize-the-j-curve-effect-in-manufacturing) [Thought Paper](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/tag/thought-paper) | [Industry Demands](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/tag/industry-demands) ## [ MINIMIZE THE J-CURVE EFFECT IN MANUFACTURING ](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/minimize-the-j-curve-effect-in-manufacturing) You may have heard the term “J-Curve” from the world of investing, but it’s a concept that applies to anything – even manufacturing. The J-Curve explains the often mistaken expectations to the more common initial negative effects of implementing new technology or... [Read this Thought Paper >](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/minimize-the-j-curve-effect-in-manufacturing) [![empowering your team with self-learning robots](https://degeestcorp.com/hubfs/EmpoweringYourTeam%20ThoughtPaper.png) ](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/empowering-your-team-with-self-learning-robots) [Thought Paper](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/tag/thought-paper) | [Concept of Integration](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/tag/concept-of-integration) ## [ EMPOWERING YOUR TEAM WITH SELF-LEARNING ROBOTS ](https://degeestcorp.com/insights/thought-papers/empowering-your-team-with-self-learning-robots) 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 of five or six workers. If... 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