LestaUSA Self-Learning Painting & Finishing Robots

Having proven robotic technology is only part of the automation puzzle. It also requires qualified products and a tested process. LestaUSA applied new technology, Polifluid, to help existing coating systems control humidity and temperature to produce better first-pass transfer efficiency and provide a more consistent film build on parts. Polifluid, patented by Eurosider, filters standard compressed shop air to leave only Nitrogen. Polifluid super chills the humidity-free Nitrogen to create a constant temperature throughout the entire powder system. 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴: • Up to 30% savings in powder • 10-20% increase in production • Better transfer efficiency • Reduction in rework Before putting the robots to work, you need a tested process. That’s why our parent organization, DeGeest Corporation, created a Proven Path to Automation. This step-by-step approach guides businesses at any stage of the automation process, leveraging our experience to create effective integration strategies and a stronger standard for your business. When you combine proven robotic technology like LestaUSA, qualified products like Polifluid and a tested process like a Proven Path to Automation, you get a turn-key solution that upskills employees and meets manufacturing demands. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 → https://lnkd.in/gVvZ36BU #automation #manufacturing #robotics #finishing #astrongerstandard #strongerproducts #strongerindustry #dayonerobotics #industryrevolution #industrialcoating #industrialautomation

There’s no greater result than seeing your customer experience success after implementing new technology. Bob Sumerel Tire came to LestaUSA through our partner IMI, which makes specialized wheel blasting and IR ovens for wheel industry. After reviewing their goals, and breaking down the required process zones, we designed an automated wheel finishing system to fit into their facility and operate by their current team to meet their increase in production. With our proven robotic system, Bob Sumerel has a turn-key solution that lets them finish more wheels without hiring by upskilling the people they already had. 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 → https://bit.ly/42RVsTg. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀. 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗨𝗦𝗔 → https://bit.ly/4hGL7OZ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗠𝗜 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 → https://bit.ly/4hnUR0n #automation #manufacturing #robotics #finishing #retread #astrongerstandard #strongerindustry #strongerproducts #strongertogether #industrialautomation #industrialcoating #powdercoating #industrialfinishing #wheelrefinishing

In wheel refinishing, zones matter. In the many robotic wheel refinishing systems we have installed, and the thousands of wheels we help coat a day, there is a common theme that can significantly increase wheel output. Zones. We created a system indicating zones for a 2 person team to master the processes of coating wheels. Our President, Derek DeGeest, sat down with Brad Ruppert, DeGeest Corporation's applications specialist and director of automation, to discuss the robotic solution they created for the wheel refinishing industry, on our podcast, Manufacturing a Stronger Standard. ”We believe finishing integration is more than just providing a robot that sprays parts. From assessment and system design, all the way through integration and on-site application training, we created a solution that was born in a production environment and tested by our team that uses what we sell every day.” - Derek DeGeest, President of LestaUSA and DeGeest With the LestaUSA Automated Wheel Refinishing System, you can get a total solution that lets you finish more wheels without hiring and upskilling the people you already have. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 → https://lnkd.in/d_mf-Wz3 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 → https://hubs.li/Q034SWLV0 #automation #manufacturing #robotics #finishing #astrongerstandard #strongerindustry #strongerproducts #strongertogether #industrialautomation #industrialcoating #powdercoating #industrialfinishing #retread #wheelrefinishing

Last week our President, Derek DeGeest, and Director of Marketing, Alicia DeGeest, were invited by the South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development to the Governor’s State of the State address. From hearing the Governor’s “Top 10” list and visiting with legislators and other community members, it’s clear that South Dakota is a great place to live and work and has visionary leadership guiding us. Our parent organization, DeGeest Corporation, has proudly been operating from South Dakota for almost fifty years. While we serve customers across North America and the world, working and operating here is what creates our Stronger Standard. We’re proud to call South Dakota home and will continue to be a part of our state’s future success by advocating that Freedom Works Here so that we can secure new business through strategic partnerships and attract more skilled trades back to our state. FreedomWorksHere.com #automation #manufacturing #robotics #finishing #astrongerstandard #strongerindustry #freedomworkshere #strongertogether #industryrevolution #industrialautomation #industrialcoating #economicdevelopment

If you’re considering changes to your manufacturing business this year, here are key areas to focus on: - 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Our parent organization, DeGeest Corporation, knows that automation done right isn’t just about adding robots to a production line - it’s about developing a strategic approach that prepares your company for this new technology adoption. Moving to automation without first addressing the issue of relying on the tribal knowledge of those key people to overcome the variables will prevent your investments from delivering their expected returns. - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀: Most solutions focus on creating repeatable programs, but there are so many variables in the finishing process that aren’t being controlled. Pulling from our lived experience, DeGeest is helping to educate the market on this. Rather than generating painting programs, we’re working to address all the variables and create solutions to make a scalable process. - 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲: Today’s workforce seeks employers who have integrated solutions, technology and automation. They want to know that there’s a future in the work that they’re doing. As soon as they can see the career potential, then the rest of the world of finishing is there for them to be able to better grow into. Solutions exist to make these changes. From job shop work to turn-key solutions with our LestaUSA Self-Learning Painting & Finishing Robots, our lived experience offers proven wisdom to create a Stronger Standard for your company. Connect with us today. Thanks to Scott Francis and Products Finishing for the opportunity to share these updates through the One the Line Podcast. Tune in to the full episode here → https://lnkd.in/gMxKc7iP #automation #manufacturing #robotics #astrongerstandard #strongerindustry #workforcedevelopment #skilledtrades #advancedmanufacturing #industrialautomation #industrialfinishing #industrialcoating #powdercoating

It’s a new year and that means new opportunities at LestaUSA and our parent company, DeGeest Corporation. - 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 have turn-key solutions available with our LestaUSA Self-Learning Painting & Finishing Robots. We help with installation, training and service the equipment with customers seeing up to 30% on system savings. If your goal is to upskill employees and create efficiencies, look to add automation to your finishing line. - 𝗗𝗲𝗚𝗲𝗲𝘀𝘁'𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 has an increased capacity for job shop work with Original Equipment Manufacturers. If your goal is to expand production, look to outsource your part work so you can focus on building equipment. - 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 from engineering, finance, HR, operations, purchasing and logistics, not just welders and painters. If you’re looking to find a rewarding career driven by a stronger standard, DeGeest might be a good fit for you. Our President, Derek DeGeest, shared this and more on a recent podcast interview on The Rock Report, hosted by Rock Nelson on the It’s Your Business Podcast with Bill Zortman on KELOLAND Media Group Radio. The new year brings new opportunities and we hope to partner with you to make them happen. Visit DeGeestCorp.com or connect with us online. #automation #manufacturing #robotics #welding #fabrication #astrongerstandard #strongercommunity #strongerindustry #workforcedevelopment #skilledtrades #advancedmanufacturing #industrialautomation #industrialfinishing

As we say goodbye to 2024, we raise our glass in a toast to 2025 and all its possibilities. Photo credit: Tea Connect contributor, drone photography of Tea, SD #happynewyear #astrongerstandard #strongerpeople #strongertogether

Tis the season. From our family to yours, we hope your holiday spirits are extra bright this year. #merrychristmas #astrongerstandard #strongercommunity #strongertogether #robotics

Implementing automation, like robots, can be a game changer for your line. Taking your operation to the next level means partnering with someone who truly understands your system’s timing and line placement This often starts with knowing your zones and can lead to improved production output, especially for wheel refinishing. Wheels move through the load, coat, cure, cool, and unload zones at a line speed dictated by the cure time. The amount of time needed for the wheel to cure in the oven sets the pace of the line in each zone. Mastering zones allows a system to run at its maximum potential and even finish wheels unattended while at break and lunch. Knowing the dynamics of each zone, we’ve created the LestaUSA Automated Wheel Refinishing System. By working the conveyor line speed, we work to help you finish more wheels. With this approved system, you can get a total solution that lets you finish more parts without hiring by upskilling the people you already have. ”Tell us your cure time and we’ll tell you how many wheels you can finish or what equipment you will need to add to meet your goals.” - Derek DeGeest, President of DeGeest Corporation and LestaUSA Know your zones to get more wheels from the automated wheel refinishing system → https://hubs.li/Q0301LSC0 #automation #manufacturing #robotics #finishing #retread #astrongerstandard #strongerindustry #strongerproducts #strongertogether #industrialautomation #industrialcoating #powdercoating #industrialfinishing #wheelrefinishing

Many companies in manufacturing are struggling to keep up with demand due to worker shortages and a lack of automation in their finishing operations. So, what solutions exist to help with this? Our parent organization, DeGeest Corporation, heard this familiar story from Bauer Built Inc.. Before working with us, three operators using a manual batch style system were producing between 100–120-wheel rims per day. Despite the team’s best efforts, the quality of the finished product was inconsistent and there was a great deal of waste due to overspray. With a goal of improving efficiency and quality, Bauer Built worked with DeGeest and LestaUSA to install an automated powder coating system, which included a Lesta Self-Learning Robot and continuous conveyor system that fit within the same footprint as their existing blasters and IR oven. Shortly after installation, Bauer Built was able to increase production by 50% to 180 rims per day with only two operators! This boost in productivity allowed them to meet growing market demand while raising the quality and consistency of their finishing due to the precision of their Lesta solution. Bauer Built also saw a significant decrease in defects along with cost savings due to a substantial reduction in powder consumption and waste. Solutions for manufacturing exist. Finding a partner to ask the right questions is your first step. Connect to learn how our products can help your production → https://bit.ly/4iAaQco #automation #manufacturing #robotics #finishing #astrongerstandard #strongerindustry #strongerproducts #strongertogether #industrialautomation #industrialcoating #powdercoating #industrialfinishing