Our Value
Always Finding a Better Way
Our solutions are engineered to maximize fuel efficiency and durability while reducing overall weight and noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). We understand that a component is only as good as the system in which it operates; that’s why we take an integrated, systems-focused approach in the development of each of our products. And as more and more automakers shift their focus towards vehicle electrification, we’ll leverage our in-house expertise and complete portfolio of electrodynamic solutions to support them throughout every phase of development.

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Introducing an Ultra Efficient, Ultra Quiet, and Ultra Innovative Axle System
Dana is currently producing the Spicer® AdvanTEK Ultra™ axle with its SmartConnect™ disconnecting all-wheel drive system for the Ford Edge and other related vehicle platforms throughout North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
A 2019 Automotive News PACE Award winner, the Spicer AdvanTEK Ultra axle delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency across all torques, speeds, and temperatures without tradeoffs for durability or comfort. It leverages ultra-low viscosity lubricants while maintaining gear durability to achieve up to a 45-percent reduction in energy loss, compared with a typical axle.
Featured News
Apr. 09, 2019Dana Captures Automotive News PACE Award for Spicer® AdvanTEK® Ultra™ Axle System

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Layer-by-Layer Cylinder-Head Gasket Performance
Attention to product design, coupled with the use of high-quality materials, is the foundation for highly reliable Victor Reinz® cylinder-head gaskets. Different engines have different requirements. Our engineers have the experience to design plastic/elastic sealing characteristics that will follow the engine’s deformations under all operating conditions, while also ensuring that the surface pressures do not fall below the levels needed for reliable sealing.
Through decades-long relationships with our customers, Dana is uniquely positioned to understand the data and variables that impact each vehicle’s dynamics and how they interact with the complete powertrain. We collaborate closely with customers in the early stages of design to find new ways of integrating components and reducing system complexity. Our deep systems competence allows us to excel at integrating both electrical and mechanical components, as well as entire systems, for enhanced performance, space optimization, efficiency, and cost savings.
Lowering noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) levels is key to achieving a smoother, quieter ride and drive. And as quieter electric motors replace combustion engines, managing ambient noise levels within passenger vehicles becomes not only more important—but an increasingly challenging engineering feat. Even the smallest variations during manufacturing can affect NVH levels. But through extensive research, design, and rigorous product testing, Dana’s products achieve significantly lower NVH levels than competitor products.

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Keeping it Cool with Innovative Battery Cooling Solutions
Dana’s portfolio of patented, award-winning battery cooling products maximize flatness and thinness for superior thermal transfer and cost effectiveness. Time and again, our technologies have proven to enhance battery life, performance, charging speed, and packaging flexibility.
Currently, Dana is producing 2.5 million intercell cooling plates for a top North American passenger car program.