LestaUSA (DeGeest Corp)
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 so-called “skills gap” is far from new, but what sets…
Latest
Engineering & Construction
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 relentless pursuit of efficiency and quality. A study…
Engineering & Construction
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 reshaping the realm of finishing solutions within manufacturing. With FABTECH 2023 serving as a veritable…
Engineering & Construction
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 showcased in FABTECH 2023, the amalgamation of seasoned expertise with innovative…
Engineering & Construction
Manufacturing a Stronger Standard: Robotic Finishing – More than a Program Path
Lesta and Wagner have over a decade of proven experience in automation together for general industry in Europe. DeGeest brought Lesta’s automation technology to the U.S. to build their robotic finishing system for metal their fabrication customers and opened LestaUSA to bring those solutions to the rest of North American companies. Wagner’s North American Systems…
Articles
Live from FABTECH 2021: Bill Heuer and Paul Peterson
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 Automation-Liquid Finishing Paul Peterson of Graco at FABTECH 2021 about their partnership as a…
Articles
Richards-Wilcox and LestaUSA Increasing Customers’ Production with New Automation Systems with Matt Chorski
Achieving automation systems 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 Authorized Equipment Partner of LestaUSA while at FABTECH 2021. Chorski described the…
Latest
Care Anywhere: The Journey Begins
In the inaugural episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims, CMO of CGFNS International, Inc., introduces the organization’s mission to address global healthcare workforce challenges. Joining the discussion are Dr. Peter Preziosi, President and CEO of CGFNS International, Inc., and Julia To Dutka, Chief of the CGFNS Global Health Workforce…
Revolutionizing Drug Development: The Patient Voice is Leading the Way!
Revolutionizing drug development is pivotal in today’s healthcare landscape, particularly as the patient voice grows louder and more influential in shaping therapies. The latest episode of Healthcare Rethink, a FinThrive podcast, looks at this transformative trend. In an engaging discussion, host Brian Urban welcomes Wendy Erler, the VP of Global Patient Experience at Alexion…
We All Deserve to Feel We Matter: Insights from Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky
In today’s fast-paced business environment, ensuring we matter at work is more important than ever. Research reveals that an employee’s relationship with their boss can impact their well-being more than their doctor or spouse, proving that leaders play a crucial role in shaping an environment where we matter. Stephen “Shed” Shedletzky, a Leadership Expert…
The Future of Brand-Agency Dynamic in the Age of AI
Hosted by Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus, this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast features David DeWolf, CEO of Knownwell. They discuss how AI reshapes brand-agency relationships, blending human creativity with AI’s efficiency to manage agency collaborations. In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, Aby Varma, founder of Spark Novus—a company that…
Latest Community Generated Content - LestaUSA
Articles
Live from FABTECH 2021: Bill Heuer and Paul Peterson
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 Automation-Liquid Finishing Paul Peterson of Graco at FABTECH 2021 about their partnership as a…
Richards-Wilcox and LestaUSA Increasing Customers’ Production with New Automation Systems with Matt Chorski
Achieving automation systems 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 Authorized Equipment Partner of LestaUSA while at FABTECH 2021. Chorski described the…
Finishing Industry Trends and Challenges
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 industry trends, including equipment, technology, processes, and best practices when it comes…
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 range of machine tools including Waterjets, Vertical Machining Centers, Tapping…
Articles
Improving Quality and Bottomline for Finishing Operations
This is another episode of Manufacturing A Stronger Standard from FABTECH 2021. Host and President of LetsaUSA and Degeest Corp., Derek Degeest, talked with Bill Robinson, President and Kris Bonnegent, Regional Sales Manager, at Eurosider and Coating Delivery Technology, which provides Nitrotherm and Polifluid systems to hundreds of companies around the world including OEM’s Toyota,…
FABTECH Show Kickoff and Overview of Solutions Distributed by DeGeest
This is another episode of Manufacturing A Stronger Standard live from the FABTECH Show 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 shows. This is the second time that they have…
