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From Stainless Steel Dreams to Detroit Reality: Tony Vallelunga’s Journey Through Automotive History
This Break/Fix episode hosts an interview with Tony Vallelunga, Senior Director of Manufacturing and Quality at D&G Motors, covering his extensive experience in the automotive industry. The discussion delves into Tony's early fascination with cars, his technical journey in Detroit's automotive sector, and his pivotal role in manufacturing the original DeLorean DMC-12. The episode also explores the complexities of tool and die processes, the challenges of working with stainless steel, and modern advances in automotive manufacturing. Tony reflects on the changing landscape of the industry and shares insights into the ongoing development of a new DeLorean model, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and educating the next generation through STEM programs.
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00:00 Meet Tony Vallelunga: A Journey in Automaking
02:06 Early Influences and Education
03:23 First Steps in the Automotive Industry
04:12 The Art of Tool and Die
05:52 Challenges in Manufacturing
10:20 Innovations and Modern Techniques
14:24 Reflections on the DeLorean DMC 12
21:34 Body Dyes and Replacement Parts
23:06 Tony's Career Highlights
26:46 Manufacturing the New DMC
28:59 Challenges with Stainless Steel
34:14 Innovative Manufacturing Techniques
38:52 STEM Program and Education
44:53 The DeLorean Legacy Project
45:48 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net
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This Break/Fix episode hosts an interview with Tony Vallelunga, Senior Director of Manufacturing and Quality at D&G Motors, covering his extensive experience in the automotive industry. The discussion delves into Tony's early fascination with cars, his technical journey in Detroit's automotive sector, and his pivotal role in manufacturing the original DeLorean DMC-12. The episode also explores the complexities of tool and die processes, the challenges of working with stainless steel, and modern advances in automotive manufacturing. Tony reflects on the changing landscape of the industry and shares insights into the ongoing development of a new DeLorean model, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and educating the next generation through STEM programs.
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00:00 Meet Tony Vallelunga: A Journey in Automaking
02:06 Early Influences and Education
03:23 First Steps in the Automotive Industry
04:12 The Art of Tool and Die
05:52 Challenges in Manufacturing
10:20 Innovations and Modern Techniques
14:24 Reflections on the DeLorean DMC 12
21:34 Body Dyes and Replacement Parts
23:06 Tony's Career Highlights
26:46 Manufacturing the New DMC
28:59 Challenges with Stainless Steel
34:14 Innovative Manufacturing Techniques
38:52 STEM Program and Education
44:53 The DeLorean Legacy Project
45:48 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net
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