Dana Corporation Executives to Address Technology, Trends at 2003 SAE World Congress
Engineers to Present 16 Papers at Conference
TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- Dana Corporation announced today that two company executives will address the latest automotive trends and technologies during panel discussions at the 2003 SAE World Congress March 3 in Detroit.
Charles F. Heine, president of technology development and diversified products, will explore how drive-by-wire systems will impact future vehicles. Mr. Heine will address the value, design flexibility, and potential safety benefits of drive-by-wire. Mike Laisure, president, Engine and Fluid Management Group, will discuss how OEMs and suppliers can work together so both partners can be competitive and profitable.
"Every year a number of key issues surface at the SAE World Congress. The driving issue for 2003 is, 'How can the entire industry work together to deliver great technology?'" Mr. Heine said. "Technology will not stand still, and we embrace that challenge. This is why Dana continues moving forward with integrated systems and exciting innovations helping to advance safer, more robust, and environmentally sound vehicles that are not just practical -- but inspire driving passion."
In addition to the panel discussions, Dana engineers will present 16 technical papers that showcase some very compelling innovations. Dana's contributions feature products and technologies that increase vehicle durability and efficiency, raise performance, improve passenger comfort, and control costs. Dana analytical methodologies outlined in several of the technical sessions streamline product development and manufacturing, while closing design gaps to improve quality and speed innovations to market.
As a leader in engine sealing technologies, Dana will deliver many technical reports in this field. During these sessions, Dana will present vital technologies including multi-layer steel (MLS) cylinder head gaskets using a Wave-stopper(TM) design for improved reliability, increased durability, and superior sealing performance.
Also on the sealing front, Dana will present its Victocor(R) 500 gaskets, which ensure that the new generation of cleaner diesel engines can endure the increased temperatures and combustion pressures needed to supply the high performance consumers demand. Several technical sessions will focus on analytical design tools and methodologies developed or enhanced by Dana to study materials and design performance. These tools -- such as axial bearing profiles, predictive material formability, and gear fatigue testing -- allow for in-depth analysis, providing new insights into more durable components that play a key role in increasingly advanced automotive systems.
"Dana technologies impact every major vehicle system, from engine seals to the entire drivetrain, cooling systems, and advanced electronics," said Mr. Laisure. "We know, however, that great products result from true OEM-supplier partnerships built on sharing knowledge and vision."
The schedule of Dana technical sessions follows:
Monday, March 3
* The Impact of Axial Bearing Profile on Engine Bearing Performance
Tuesday, March 4
* Thermal Examination of an MLS Gasket with Integrated Sensor Technology
for Effective Heat Management
* Monotonic Tension, Strain Controlled Fatigue and Fracture Toughness
Properties of a Ductile Iron
* CAE Approach for Multi-Layer-Steel Cylinder Head Gaskets - Part 2
* The 1D CAE Program for Cylinder Head Gasket Design
* Proteus - MLS Cylinder Head Gasket Analysis Tool
* MLS Cylinder Head Gasket Wave-stopper(TM)
* MLS Influence on Engine Structure and Sealing Function
* Sealing the High Performance Diesel Engine with Victocor 500 Cylinder
Head Gaskets
Wednesday, March 5
* A Study of Material Compatibility with Deionized Water
* A Modified Locati Method in Fatigue Testing
Thursday, March 6
* Application of Surface Response Methodology to Model Material Thinning
in a Chassis Cross Member
* Evaluating Designed Gap Closure Effect on Joint Preload
* Bending Fatigue Life Analysis of Carburized Components Using Strain Life
and Fracture Mechanics Approaches
* Causes of Variability in Gear Fatigue Testing
* Finite Element Acoustic Analysis of an Engine Exhaust Shield by
Sequentially Coupled Method
Dana Corporation is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of value-added products and systems for automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets. The company employs more than 60,000 people worldwide. Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates hundreds of technology, manufacturing, and customer service facilities in 30 countries. The company reported sales of $9.5 billion in 2002.
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NOTE TO EDITORS: Mr. Heine will be available for interviews Monday, March 3. Please contact Julie Beaubien, Eisbrenner Public Relations, 248-641-1446.