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Laser Scanners Replace Tactile Probing

Inspection now twice as fast at Fiat-TOFAS

Nikon Metrology Inc.
Fri, 06/20/2014 - 11:38
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Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Istanbul, TOFAS (Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.S.) manufactures cars, taxis, and vans in Turkey for international sale.  Products are offered under several brands, including Fiat (which jointly owns the company), Peugeot, Citroen, and Opel. The TOFAS-built Fiat Linea is Turkey's best-selling passenger car, while its Fiat Doblò (also produced as the Opel Combo) claims first place in the light commercial vehicle category.

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