CogniTens, part of the Hexagon Metrology group and a leading provider of shop floor integrated dimensional measurement solutions, in partnership with Redoks Engineering announced today that Tofas, one Turkey’s largest automotive company has selected CogniTens optical 3D measurement systems. CogniTens Optigo RE system will support dimensional evaluation, reverse engineering and quality control in the demanding environment of the Tofas automotive shop floor. Tofas is a joint venture between the Koc Holding group, turkey’s largest industrial group and Italy’s Fiat Auto group. Tofas produces passenger and commercial cars under the Fiat brand.
The Optigo RE system will be implemented in the Tofas manufacturing and assembly complex in Bursa and used to support the Tool and Die plant operations. This sub-plant is considered one of the most sophisticated throughout the global Fiat Auto group and has recently been recognized as the group’s innovation center for die technology and best practices.
Based on patented 3D optical technology, the Optigo based solution is designed to withstand the fluctuating environmental conditions of the Tofas shop floor, allowing to measure tools and parts of interest directly in their manufacturing location. Optigo is a fully portable system which offers powerful yet easy to use software to guide the operator from program definition through measurement to real-time results analysis and reporting.
Tofas Tool & Die plant management selected the CogniTens Optigo based solution following an extensive evaluation process. As part of this, Tofas engineers benchmarked all key optical measurement systems and 3D digitalization technologies and their suitability to support full dimensional measurement of castings, machined dies, stamped parts and other complex parts and tools.
“Optigo proved to be the most suitable solution for our needs providing us with fast, reliable and comprehensive measurement results to support a variety of daily die shop applications”, Said Mr. Erkan Polat, Tofaş Die Production Manager. “This is a major step forward in our plan to implement the most sophisticated industrial systems and support Tofas’ objectives to accelerate new product introductions while surpassing the industry’s highest quality standards”.
Tofas is a valued customer of the Hexagon Metrology group for over 20 years with diversified install base of CMM machines used throughout the operations and now expanding their use to optical measurement products by CogniTens, Hexagon’s latest addition to its metrology portfolio. “We’re delighted with Tofas decision to add CogniTens products to its trusted metrology systems and leverage its non-contact measurement technology in a variety of applications”, said Levent Yesilbag, Director of Sales in Hexagon Metrology Turkey.
The Optigo RE, shop floor oriented set of metrology and 3D modelling technologies provides highly reliable full surface, edge, common features and cross section measurements for small to large objects during the lifecycle stages such as: die construction, tryout, buyoff, duplication, etc. Based on studies in existing Optigo tool & die shop customers and initial Tofas estimations, the Optigo implementation is expected to considerably reduce die machining and rework times, shorten and reduce the number of quality iterations required to reach a productive die set and accelerate die duplication and maintenance processes.
“We are extremely proud to add Tofas to our growing automotive OEM customer base and appreciate their vote of confidence in our technology and products”, noted Dr. Danny Albeck, CogniTens General Manager. As a market and industry leader in Turkey, Tofas is making considerable investments in advanced technologies and processes which will contribute to its dominant position within the Fiat Group and the global automotive industry overall. We are glad to take part in this long-term project together with our colleagues from Hexagon Metrology Turkey and partners from Redoks and contribute to Tofas’ growing success”, concluded Dr. Albeck.
About Tofas
Tofas, founded as a joint venture between Koc Group and Fiat Auto, has been breaking new grounds in Turkey’s automotive industry for the past 39 years. With 5 brands currently represented, Tofas is one of the leading automotive companies in Turkey. Tofas carries out marketing and sales activities for Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati and Ferrari brands under its name and company FerMas which is owned by Tofas. Except for Italy, Turkey is the only country where Fiat’s all 5 brands are represented by a single company.
Tofaş produces Doblo, Linea, Albea Sole, Palio Sole and Minicargo models in its factory in Bursa, Turkey. While having a current annual production capacity of 250,000, Tofas is now extending its capacity to 360.000, with investments of 550 million Euro for Linea model and new Minicargo vehicle produced for Fiat and the PSA Group. Tofas relies on its experienced staff and leverages self developed technology for producing and exporting final products and spare parts to global markets.
For More information please visit: www.tofas.com.tr/eng
About Redoks
Redoks Engineering is a solution and service provider to automotive, aerospace, defence and white goods industries and their suppliers in Turkey. The company is representing well known high-tech software and hardware products which help manufacturers improve their production processes and quality of their end products. . The company central office is located in Bursa with a branch office in Istanbul.
For more information please visit: www.redoks.com.tr
About Hexagon Metrology™
Hexagon Metrology is part of Hexagon Measurement Technologies, a newly formed business area within the Hexagon Group. Hexagon Metrology includes leading metrology brands such as Brown & Sharpe, CE Johansson, CimCore, DEA, Leitz, Sheffield, Romer, TESA, Leica Geosystems (Metrology Division) and now also CogniTens. With an installed base of more than 50,000 CMMs, over 7,500 portable systems, millions of hand-held instruments and over 30,000 licenses of the popular PC-DMIS metrology software, Hexagon Metrology daily supports its customers to fully control their processes and ensure that what has been designed is in fact manufactured.
For more information please visit: www.hexagonmetrology.net
About CogniTens
CogniTens is a leading provider of comprehensive dimensional measurement solutions, focused on improving engineering and manufacturing processes in the automotive and other manufacturing industries. Through solutions based on innovations in 3-D non-contact measurement technology, especially designed for manufacturing environments, CogniTens allows its customers to significantly improve product quality, shorten development cycles, and cut manufacturing costs. CogniTens’ solutions enable its customers to run efficient vehicle development processes and production launches. CogniTens, founded in 1995 is part of the Hexagon Metrology group, the world’s largest measurement group. CogniTens customers include global automotive OEMs, suppliers and line builders including: General Motors Corporation, Daimler Chrysler Group, Ford Motor Company, BMW, Toyota Motor Company, Volvo, Honda Motor Company, Magna International, Mazda Motors, Kikuchi Co., Ogihara America Corporation, Hirotec Worldwide Group and many others.
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