Dura-Shiloh leads the industry in advanced material forming and joining technologies to create innovative products with optimized strength-to-weight ratios. From component supply to integrated structures, our areas of focus include space frames, cross car beams, seating systems, door systems, suspension products and steering components.

We are experts in fabricating with lightweight and tailored materials including aluminum, composites and high strength steels. Our award-winning manufacturing forming processes include roll-forming of advanced geometries, robotic stretch-bending, hydroforming, and stamping. Dura-Shiloh excels at integrating mixed materials to deliver precisely engineered performance.

Dura-Shiloh chassis solutions assist automakers in achieving stringent weight reduction, safety, and performance goals. Leveraging extensive metal forming capabilities, our engineers develop custom manufacturing processes that achieve precision tolerances for the most demanding product specifications. Our vast design and analysis capabilities enable predictive design in static and dynamic conditions.

Electric vehicles demand ultra-lightweight chassis solutions to minimize energy consumption and increase range. Dura-Shiloh innovation teams are experts in integrating alternate materials that shed weight and reduce components. Our hybrid/multi-material constructions for tire tubs create a revolutionary structure that improves NVH and simplified vehicle assembly. Dura-Shiloh aluminum suspension arms offer significant weight reduction and lower component count.

More than 50 years in parking brake system design and manufacturing bring safety to the forefront with the world’s largest selection of parking brake controls and cable solutions. Our production materials experience with parking brakes and pedal systems includes aluminum, high-strength steel, and composites.

The ambiance that an automobile interior manifests plays a critical role in reinforcing a brand promise. It is the first true impression experienced by a potential buyer. Successfully executed interiors immerse occupants in the perfect harmony of comfort, design aesthetics, illumination, sound, and haptic feel. It is in the vehicle cabin that the finest details convey the greatest impression. Dura-Shiloh industrial designers craft human-machine interfaces that augment your brand experience blueprint.

From the push button start of the engine to the touch of the carbon fiber shift-by-wire selection joystick to the distinct responsive feedback of each gear shift, every sensation is deliberate and precisely engineered. Human factors and safety are designed into every Dura-Shiloh lightweight driver control system, seat adjuster, and frame. Comfort and command are precisely placed, from your seating position to the haptic feedback of the pedal system.

As new materials, electronics and connectivity transform mobility evolution, Dura-Shiloh remains at the forefront of design and technology. Advancements in facial recognition, biometrics, and gesture control will enable exciting new vehicle experiences in the future.

New CAFE mandates are driving innovative powertrain technologies that extend range and reduce CO2 emissions. Dura-Shiloh technologies accelerate this continuous evolution toward efficiency improvement, at every progressive stage. Our shift-by-wire mechatronic actuators and HMI’s play a critical role in electrifying traditional and advanced automated MTX & ATX gearbox systems. A complete portfolio of smart actuators, integrated with electronics and software drive park lock capability for EV’s and hybrid electric powertrains.

Looking further under the hood, Dura-Shiloh charge-air cooling (CAC) tubes systems interface with superchargers and turbochargers to route compressed and cool air for increased engine output. Inside diesel and internal compression engines, Dura-Shiloh precision lightweight valve spring retainers provide reliable positioning for engine efficiency and durability.

While new creations, including, multi-speed transmissions, battery electric powertrain, hybrid technologies and turbocharging, improve efficiency, they also create monumental challenges for NVH tuning and non-traditional engine/motor mounting. Dura-Shiloh lightweight motor carrier configurations are engineered to deliver optimized stiffness and tuned energy absorption. Our unique aluminum geometries, roll-forming and stretch-bending processes, and robust joining technologies contribute to achieving elevated demands in vehicle performance.

Mechatronics and active safety systems will continue to evolve and refine functionality as vehicles ascend from Level 1 to Level 5 autonomy. At the same time horizon, vehicle electrification and alternate powertrain solutions will rapidly deploy across global markets. Bolstering the success of each technology migration, Dura-Shiloh innovations in sensors, processors, software, and smart actuators provide the brain power and muscle to safely navigate vehicles in the most complex of driving scenarios.

Dura-Shiloh drive-by-wire mechatronic actuation systems replace mechanical link or hydraulic controls to reduce vehicle weight, improve responsiveness, and enable the implementation of active safety and automated driving systems. Dura-Shiloh smart shift-by-wire and park lock actuators are enabling new automation on high performance vehicle nameplates worldwide.