Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Northbrook, Illinois
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Since 1976
Nova Biomedical makes medical diagnostic and blood testing instruments, including critical care analyzers, point-of-care devices, and bioprocess monitoring tools. The company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, was founded in 1976, and has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees. It is privately held and serves the healthcare, biopharmaceutical, and veterinary markets. In 2026, it reported expanding its partnership with PAIA Biotech to support cell line development work.
Nova Biomedical at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1976
Headquarters
Northbrook, Illinois
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 9001
Import activity
432
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
432
Named foreign suppliers
17
Top origins
Taiwan · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Nova Biomedical.
What this tells a buyer
Nova Biomedical has been operating since 1976, and the record does not include customs or trade shipment data for the company.
The company holds ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications, and its product line includes analyzers for diagnostic testing and cell culture monitoring.
The company is privately owned, has an estimated annual revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion, and is listed in the record as serving the medical, automotive, electronics, and renewable energy industries.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
50 years in operation (founded 1976).
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Nova Biomedical makes medical diagnostic and blood testing instruments, including critical care analyzers, point-of-care devices, and bioprocess monitoring tools. The company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, was founded in 1976, and has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees. It is privately held and serves the healthcare, biopharmaceutical, and veterinary markets. In 2026, it reported expanding its partnership with PAIA Biotech to support cell line development work.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1976 |
Headquarters | Northbrook, Illinois |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 |
What Nova Biomedical makes
The company holds ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications, and its product line includes analyzers for diagnostic testing and cell culture monitoring.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED (source: novabiomedical.com).
Certifications
Nova Biomedical is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — novabiomedical.com
ISO 9001 — novabiomedical.com
Trade and customs footprint
Nova Biomedical has been operating since 1976, and the record does not include customs or trade shipment data for the company. US customs bill-of-lading records list 432 inbound shipments across 17 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China.
Latest developments
2026-10-13 — Nova Biomedical Expands Partnership with PAIA Biotech to Enable Earlier Productivity and Product Quality Assessment in Cell Line Development - Nova Biomedical (novabiomedical.com)
2026-09-04 — 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗖𝗔𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗦𝗔. Government facilities can now purchase Nova solutions through these two approved procurement channels, which help streamline the buying process and shorten the … | Nova Biomedical (linkedin.com)
2026-07-24 — Nova Biomedical Advances Integrated Cell Line Development Workflows: NanoCellect® products are now part of Nova Biomedical - Nova Biomedical (novabiomedical.com)
2026-03-24 — New Local Presence in France for Clinical Osmometers - Nova Biomedical (novabiomedical.com)
2026-03-09 — TRFT - Nova Biomedical Ketone | Tender Notify (tendernotify.co.uk)
2026-03-06 — BHNFT - POCT Provision of StatStrip Ketone Meters and Strips Agreement: direct award to Nova Biomedical [#06642f] · Tenderline (tenderline.uk)
Facilities
Nova Biomedical is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. Public sources also reference these locations:
Massachusetts, Maine — novabiomedical.com
Company details
The company is privately owned, has an estimated annual revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion, and is listed in the record as serving the medical, automotive, electronics, and renewable energy industries. Nova Biomedical was founded in 1976, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 50 years in operation (founded 1976). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Nova Biomedical make?
Nova Biomedical makes medical diagnostic and blood testing instruments, including critical care analyzers, point-of-care devices, and bioprocess monitoring tools. The company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, was founded in 1976, and has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees. It is privately held and serves the healthcare, biopharmaceutical, and veterinary markets. In 2026, it reported expanding its partnership with PAIA Biotech to support cell line development work.
Where is Nova Biomedical headquartered?
Nova Biomedical is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.
When was Nova Biomedical founded?
Nova Biomedical was founded in 1976.
How big is Nova Biomedical?
Nova Biomedical has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Nova Biomedical hold?
Nova Biomedical lists ISO 13485 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Nova Biomedical import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 432 inbound shipments for Nova Biomedical, with top origins including Taiwan · South Korea · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China.
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