HANOVER,
Germany, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana
Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced the launch of a
comprehensive vehicle design methodology for delivering complete,
integrated suspension solutions for high-performance agriculture
tractors.
Introduced at Agritechnica, the world's leading trade fair for
agriculture machinery, the initiative uses a sophisticated
multiphysics approach to produce virtual prototypes that simulate
real-world performance, helping to reduce development times and
accelerate the introduction of new vehicles to market.
Additionally, Dana has unveiled a new solution for electric
zero-turn mowers featuring compact, high-efficiency Spicer
Torque-Hub™ drives and Dana TM4™ motors. The technologies for
turf equipment support superior zero-emissions operation through
powerful torque, extended work times, reduced maintenance, and
lower noise.
Dana is exhibiting its full range of systems for agriculture and
turf management equipment in Hall 15, Stand E12 at
Agritechnica.
"With their diverse ranges of specialty vehicles and application
requirements, the agriculture and turf management sectors present
unique challenges for original-equipment manufacturers and
equipment owners facing the energy transition," said Jeroen
Decleer, senior vice president and president, Dana Off-Highway
Drive and Motion Systems. "Dana offers the market expertise,
engineering resources, and portfolio of innovations that compress
development timelines while addressing expectations for
performance, efficiency, and sustainability."
Proven Process Delivers Full, Integrated Front
Suspensions
As the market expands for high-performance, feature-rich tractors,
Dana has expanded its support for OEMs with an all-encompassing
development program that reduces the development time of complete
front suspension solutions. The capabilities are especially
valuable for OEMs with limited in-house resources.
"Dana's proprietary algorithms and advanced software has
permitted a multi-physics approach to modelling the complexity of
advanced suspension systems across multiple dimensions, including
vehicle dynamics, mechanics, hydraulics, and software and
controls," Decleer added.
Dana's proven process includes the definition of vehicle
performance parameters, comprehensive data acquisition, virtual
prototype development, simulations of real-time duty cycles, and
test track validation of prototypes.
The approach delivers suspension solutions offering improved
vehicle traction, handling, and operator comfort.
High-Efficiency Technologies for Electrified Zero-Turn
Mowers
To address the rapidly evolving market for sustainable landscaping
and turf equipment, Dana is showcasing its new range of Spicer
Torque-Hub drives and Dana TM4 motors for electric-powered
zero-turn mowers.
The technologies support electrification through an efficient,
power-dense profile that minimizes energy consumption through
permanent magnet concentrated windings, extends working time,
reduces noise and vibration, and fits within limited design
envelopes.
The solution leverages Dana TM4's cross-market expertise in
permanent magnet and induction motors, power electronics, thermal
management, coil winding, outer-rotor topology, and motor and
inverter control algorithms.
Extensive Support for Agriculture Equipment
Additionally, Dana is exhibiting drive and motion technologies
across a broad range of traditional and electrified vehicle
architectures at Agritechnica, including:
- complete drive systems that support the versatility of
agriculture telehandlers with the high-efficiency
Spicer® HVT1 powersplit transmission and high efficiency
axles; and
- Spicer independent front suspension axles and
precision-engineered Graziano™ shifting solutions for
high-performance tractors.
Dana's complete lineup of drive and motion technologies for
the agriculture and turf management industries can be viewed by
visiting http://www.dana.com/off-highway.
About Dana Incorporated
Dana is a leader in the design
and manufacture of highly efficient propulsion and
energy-management solutions that power vehicles and machines in all
mobility markets across the globe. The company is shaping
sustainable progress through its conventional and clean-energy
solutions that support nearly every vehicle manufacturer with drive
and motion systems; electrodynamic technologies, including software
and controls; and thermal, sealing, and digital solutions.
Based in Maumee, Ohio, USA, the
company reported sales of $10.2
billion in 2022 with 42,000 people in 31 countries across
six continents. With a history dating to 1904, Dana was named
among the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for 2023 by Ethisphere
and as one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2023" by
Newsweek. The company is driven by a high-performance
culture that focuses on valuing others, inspiring innovation,
growing responsibly, and winning together, earning it global
recognition as a top employer. Learn more at dana.com.
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