MAUMEE,
Ohio, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dana
Incorporated (NYSE: DAN) today announced that it has signed a
long-term agreement with Semikron Danfoss, one of the world's
leading manufacturers of power modules, to secure the supply of
silicon-carbide semiconductors, which are designed to be scalable
in multiple-chip formats.
"As we continue to grow our strong backlog of electrified
programs, we will remain at the forefront of inverter technologies
that are critical to managing the energy used in the vehicle," said
Christophe Dominiak, Dana chief
technology officer. "This multi-year supply agreement with Semikron
Danfoss gives us a strategic advantage by ensuring we have access
to silicon-carbide semiconductors, as we expand the use of this
technology to deliver innovative, efficient, and powerful solutions
for our customers."
Targeted for multiple customer programs across the
light-vehicle, commercial-vehicle, and off-highway mobility
markets, the semiconductors will be used in Dana's silicon-carbide
inverter designs, which enable higher system efficiency and power
density in a compact package for medium- and high-voltage inverter
applications, resulting in the potential for increased range.
"We continue to focus on building a robust supply chain for our
electrodynamic products, and we are pleased to be able to source
semiconductors from a strong and experienced manufacturer like
Semikron Danfoss," said Craig Price,
Dana senior vice president of purchasing and supplier development.
"The agreement secures Dana's ability to meet the growing demand
from our customers across a broad range of vehicle
applications."
The eMPack® platform from Semikron Danfoss is
optimized for silicon-carbide technology and uses fully sintered
direct pressed die technology, which allows for extremely compact,
scalable, and reliable inverters.
"Semikron Danfoss is proud to be selected by Dana to deliver
high-performance silicon-based eMPack® traction modules
for their future inverter platforms. Our modular design, capable of
utilizing silicon-carbide devices from multiple chip sources, is
the ideal module platform for Dana's broad inverter portfolio,"
said Siegbert Haumann, senior vice
president, Semikron Danfoss Automotive Division.
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 $8.9
billion in 2021 with 40,000 associates in 31 countries
across six continents. Founded in 1904, Dana was named one of
"America's Most Responsible Companies 2022" by Newsweek for its
emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility. 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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