Dana Corporation Launches Revolutionary Microwave Atmospheric Plasma Technology
24 Mai 2004 - 6:11PM
PR Newswire (US)
Dana Corporation Launches Revolutionary Microwave Atmospheric
Plasma Technology BARCELONA, Spain, May 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Dana Corporation announced today that it is deploying a
revolutionary, proprietary technology that harnesses highly
efficient microwave energy to accomplish dozens of processes,
including the heat treating and coating of metal and ceramic parts.
It also enables the creation of advanced materials. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Dana's
Microwave Plasma Technology, which operates at atmospheric
pressure, has been shown to dramatically slash processing times,
cut operating costs, and improve part quality over conventional
techniques. Microwaves historically have not been used to process
metals because metals don't absorb microwaves, and the reflection
can damage the microwave source. However, Dana scientists solved
this problem by surrounding the metal with microwave-absorbing
plasma at atmospheric pressure. Dana's method of creating and
sustaining plasma is simple and cost- effective, and it enables a
variety of metal processing applications - such as brazing,
sintering, carburizing, annealing, tempering, nitriding, and
coating. Dana Chairman and CEO Michael J. Burns said, "This is an
important breakthrough in manufacturing technology. The potential
cost savings are significant, but even more exciting are the
possibilities this technology offers in terms of licensing
opportunities, as well as new product development." The company is
scheduling internal production lines for the deployment of
microwave plasma technology, but Dana is also in discussions with
several other companies about external commercialization
opportunities. "Dana is known as a leader in new and innovative
vehicle technologies, but MPT provides an excellent example of our
advanced process technologies -- an area where we also excel," said
Mike Laisure, president of Dana's Automotive Systems Group.
"Although the initial focus is on metal processing and coating,
Dana is also exploring a variety of non-traditional applications
for its technology, such as exhaust treatment; surface engineering,
including decrystallization; formation of carbon nano-structures;
and hydrogen production." Dana Corporation is a global leader in
the design, engineering, and manufacture of value-added products
and systems for automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicles.
Delivering on a century of innovation, the company's continuing
operations employ approximately 45,000 people worldwide dedicated
to advancing the science of mobility. Founded in 1904 and based in
Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates technology, manufacturing, and
customer-service facilities in 30 countries. Sales from continuing
operations totaled $7.9 billion in 2003. Dana's Internet address is
http://www.dana.com/ .
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Jeff Cole of Dana Corporation, +1-419-535-4704, or Web site:
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