# S2E45 Thin Gauge Metal Profiles, Roll Forming, & Narrowing Your Scope | Andrea Dallan

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2021-10-22
- Length: 44m
- Episode: 45
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-10-22-s2e45-thin-gauge-metal-profiles-roll-forming-narrowing-your-scope-andrea-dallan
- Listen: https://teampipeline.us/andrea-dallan-roll-forming/

## Summary

Andrea Dallan, CEO of Dallan Spa, an Italian family business producing thin sheet metal processing systems since 1978, discusses the strategic value of narrowing company scope to standardize processes and increase efficiency. He explains the mechanics of roll forming for high-volume production and details how automation has become critical for both productivity and resilience, citing its role during the pandemic. Dallan also shares insights from his books, 'The Revolution of Efficiency' and 'Think Thin', emphasizing design for manufacturing and the importance of calculating return on investment for capital equipment.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-10-22-s2e45-thin-gauge-metal-profiles-roll-forming-narrowing-your-scope-andrea-dallan#t=0) Introduction and Guest Background
- [7:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-10-22-s2e45-thin-gauge-metal-profiles-roll-forming-narrowing-your-scope-andrea-dallan#t=438) Roll Forming Technology and Process
- [10:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-10-22-s2e45-thin-gauge-metal-profiles-roll-forming-narrowing-your-scope-andrea-dallan#t=636) Value of Assembly Experience for Engineers
- [14:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-10-22-s2e45-thin-gauge-metal-profiles-roll-forming-narrowing-your-scope-andrea-dallan#t=886) The Revolution of Efficiency Book and Case Studies
- [21:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-10-22-s2e45-thin-gauge-metal-profiles-roll-forming-narrowing-your-scope-andrea-dallan#t=1308) Think Thin Book and Design for Manufacturing
- [24:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-10-22-s2e45-thin-gauge-metal-profiles-roll-forming-narrowing-your-scope-andrea-dallan#t=1488) Automation, Industry 4.0, and Pandemic Resilience
- [29:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-10-22-s2e45-thin-gauge-metal-profiles-roll-forming-narrowing-your-scope-andrea-dallan#t=1758) ROI Analysis for Capital Equipment
- [33:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-10-22-s2e45-thin-gauge-metal-profiles-roll-forming-narrowing-your-scope-andrea-dallan#t=1998) Balancing Productivity and Flexibility in Custom Equipment
- [39:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2021-10-22-s2e45-thin-gauge-metal-profiles-roll-forming-narrowing-your-scope-andrea-dallan#t=2344) Narrowing Scope and Future Outlook

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Pricing, margins & unit economics](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pricing-and-unit-economics)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- Dallan Spa (company)
- The Revolution of Efficiency (other)
- Think Thin (other)
- Pipeline Design & Engineering (company)
- Fab Tech Show (other)
- Amazon (company)

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