Articles by author: Tyler Kern

How Queuing Solutions Empower Better Healthcare

Waiting in line at a healthcare facility has always brought challenges, but those difficulties were heightened as the COVID-19 pandemic raged on. Nick Eason, National Sales Manager at Nemo-Q, spoke to host Tyler Kern about how Nemo-Q’s solutions are helping these facilities be more efficient in their processes, which will continue to help them navigate […]

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Guidance and Ground Rules for Joining a Not-for-Profit Board

Joining a not-for-profit board may bring tremendous opportunities for an individual looking to serve a community or specific area of interest. Still, it helps to understand the particulars of what such a commitment means and some of the challenges board members face. There are several considerations before joining a not-for-profit board that Kirby Ross, Partner, […]

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Engineering & Construction
How Lesta’s Robots Elevate Production and Automation in Wood Finishing

Wood finishing work is a craft requiring a keen eye and precise application, which has made it particularly hard to automate, but new technology is changing that. Offering insights on these new capabilities, Manufacturing a Stronger Standard brings listeners a conversation with DeGeest and Lesta USA President Derek DeGeest and Igor Kania, Wood Finishing Specialist for Lesta SRL from […]

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How to improve the Customer Experience in Telecoms with Tech

Improving the support, experience and success of customers is the ultimate service goal for any industry or organization, and it is especially critical in telecom. Jay Anderson, CTO, Fiberlight, knows how essential all three are to the overall success of both his customers and his company. He joined Cleide Lund, Director of Product Services at […]

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Engineering & Construction
Self-Learning Robots Find a Better Way to Dry

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 that is contagious. They were excited to announce a new product […]

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Business Services
Why You Need a Life Coach

Mind, body and spirit are three ingredients necessary to achieve a holistic balance in one’s life. It’s the job of Jillian Arena, Owner of Intuitive Balance Coaching and a holistic life coach, to strike that balance within her clients. “A lot of coaches will focus just on the mental and emotional side of things,” Arena […]

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Engineering & Construction
Certify Before You Buy—How To Deal With New Machinery

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 self-learning robotic technology to North America, it’s important to share […]

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Small Retailers are at the Forefront of Economic and Community Revival
April 24, 2024

As big-box retailers like Walmart and Target continue to expand their physical storefronts, small business retailers are carving out a niche by integrating deeply with their local communities. These local shops, unlike their gigantic counterparts, are leveraging their brick-and-mortar presence to enhance community ties and foster local economies. While large retailers invest in blending […]

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When Using & Safeguarding Mass Amounts of Captured Data From Facility Monitoring Devices and Environments, Make it Meaningful
April 24, 2024

One of the many topics of ISC West 2024 was how the industry could overcome the strategic challenge of managing and safeguarding the massive amounts of data collected from facility monitoring devices. Cathal Walsh, the Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Guidepost Solutions, engages deeply with this issue and offered insights on refining […]

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Implementation of Digital Strategies is Helping Smaller Retailers Finally Compete Against Big Box Stores
April 24, 2024

Some smaller brands and boutiques are setting examples that larger corporations could follow. Smaller and mid-sized retailers are now effectively competing against their larger retail counterparts by utilizing digital innovations. By implementing digital strategies, smaller retailers are enhancing customer value and operational efficiency.  On an informative segment of an Experts Talk retail roundtable to […]

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Perimeter Data is Transforming Security Operations from Reactive to Proactive
April 24, 2024

Recent technological advancements and strategic implementations have significantly bolstered the security of critical infrastructures. At a U.S. Army base, the trial of AI-powered facial recognition for perimeter monitoring illustrates how cutting-edge technology is being deployed to enhance threat detection and response. Concurrently, the critical role of physical defenses, such as perimeter fencing, is still […]

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Adopting an Insights-Driven Approach to Innovation
May 10, 2021

When it comes to innovation, Portacool depends on insights from the market, including end-users, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. To discuss how they incorporate the market and customer voice into their brand, Keep Cool host Tyler Kern spoke with John Mays, Director of Product Management & Development. “Being insights-driven means we’re listening to what the market is […]

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Can Private Networks Pave the Way for Powerful Industry 4.0 Automation?
May 10, 2021

What is private wireless, how does it works, and how does it differ from other solutions? Is it ready to pave the way for an even more expansive 5G rollout? You’ve come to the right place for answers. On this episode of Nokia Today, host Tyler Kern was joined by Shawn Sparling, Head of […]

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Polifluid’s Benefits for Finishing Technology
May 8, 2021

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. Derek is joined by Bill Robinson, President of Coating Delivery Technology, as well as host Tyler Kern, to dive deeper into this discovery and […]

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A Future Look at Aircraft Fueling Operations in The US & Europe
May 7, 2021

For the final episode of The Valve Chronicles’ look at the differences in aircraft fueling operations between the U.S. and Europe, Cla-Val’s Tom Boriack, Global Market Manager for Fueling, and Richard Hooton, Market Manager, Aviation & Ground Fueling, EMEA for Cla-Val Europe, put on their forward-thinking caps. What does tomorrow look like for aircraft fueling […]

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The Secret Weapon in Liquid Finishing Technology is Nitrotherm
May 7, 2021

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, and Bill Robinson, President of Coating Delivery Technology, spoke about the benefits […]

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Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Gets Smarter, Lighter, and More Powerful
May 6, 2021

Powering Urban Air Mobility (UAM) has challenges and solutions. Continuing the series on this vertical on Future of Air Transportation, host Tyler Kern sat down with Marcus Priest, Senior Principal Engineer at TE Connectivity. As UAM becomes more complex and mainstream, the configuration and needs around power are evolving. That requires new components that drive higher […]

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The Changing Regulations Impacting Manufacturers Series
May 4, 2021

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. For this second part of a […]

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Crafting A Profitable ESG Message & Strategy
May 3, 2021

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies are an essential metric for companies across industries to build not only equitable companies, but ones that are more attractive to investors, partners, and stakeholders. In this episode of E2B, Amy Stutzman, Managing Director, and Reid Brooks, Director, in Opportune LLP’s Complex Financial Reporting practice, share their insights on […]

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Plastic Pipe and The Future of Infrastructure
May 3, 2021

To get a closer look at what’s occurring in the plastic pipe industry, Connections got the opportunity to speak with David Fink, President of the Plastics Pipe Institute. He and Jim Johnston, Vice President & Chief Technology Officer for McElroy, joined host Tyler Kern for a deep-dive discussion on plastic piping and Fink’s history in […]

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