Verified Nov 2026
Bearings & Components
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Bedford, Massachusetts
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Since 1968
Novanta Inc. is a supplier of photonics, vision, and precision motion components and sub-systems to medical and industrial original equipment manufacturers. It is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, was founded in 1968, and employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and industrial equipment sectors. In July 2026, it completed its acquisition of Riverpoint Medical, a development that expands its medical portfolio.
Novanta Inc. at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1968
Headquarters
Bedford, Massachusetts
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
98
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Military & Defense
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
98
Named foreign suppliers
16
Top origins
Taiwan · Panama · Singapore · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Novanta Inc..
What this tells a buyer
The most recent development on record is the completion of the Riverpoint Medical acquisition on 27 July 2026, following its June 2026 announcement.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists products that include steering, emissions, assembly, and sensor-related components.
Novanta is privately held, with an estimated annual revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion, and it announced a $300 million private placement in June 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
58 years in operation (founded 1968).
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Novanta Inc. is a supplier of photonics, vision, and precision motion components and sub-systems to medical and industrial original equipment manufacturers. It is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, was founded in 1968, and employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and industrial equipment sectors. In July 2026, it completed its acquisition of Riverpoint Medical, a development that expands its medical portfolio.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1968 |
Headquarters | Bedford, Massachusetts |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Bearings & Components |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Novanta Inc. makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists products that include steering, emissions, assembly, and sensor-related components.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Steering, Emissions, Assembly, Sensor (source: novanta.com).
Certifications
Novanta Inc. is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — novanta.com
ISO 14001 — novanta.com
ISO 45001 — novanta.com
ISO 9001 — novanta.com
Trade and customs footprint
The most recent development on record is the completion of the Riverpoint Medical acquisition on 27 July 2026, following its June 2026 announcement. US customs bill-of-lading records list 98 inbound shipments across 16 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Taiwan · Panama · Singapore · China.
Latest developments
2026-08-05 — Novanta Inc. - Novanta Announces Financial Results for the Second Quarter 2026 (novanta.com)
2026-07-27 — Novanta Inc. - Novanta Completes Acquisition of Riverpoint Medical (novanta.com)
2026-07-27 — Novanta Welcomes Riverpoint Medical - Novanta Inc. (novanta.com)
2026-06-09 — Novanta Inc. - Novanta Inc. Announces Acquisition of Riverpoint Medical (novanta.com)
2026-06-09 — Novanta Inc. - Novanta Inc. Announces $300 Million Private Placement (novanta.com)
2025-11-07 — Novanta Inc. - Novanta Inc. Announces Pricing of $550,000,000 Tangible Equity Units Offering (novanta.com)
Company details
Novanta is privately held, with an estimated annual revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion, and it announced a $300 million private placement in June 2026. Novanta Inc. was founded in 1968, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 58 years in operation (founded 1968). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Novanta Inc. make?
Novanta Inc. is a supplier of photonics, vision, and precision motion components and sub-systems to medical and industrial original equipment manufacturers. It is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts, was founded in 1968, and employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people. The company serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, military-defense, and industrial equipment sectors. In July 2026, it completed its acquisition of Riverpoint Medical, a development that expands its medical portfolio.
Where is Novanta Inc. headquartered?
Novanta Inc. is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts (125 Middlesex Turnpike, Bedford, Massachusetts, 01730).
When was Novanta Inc. founded?
Novanta Inc. was founded in 1968.
How big is Novanta Inc.?
Novanta Inc. has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Novanta Inc. hold?
Novanta Inc. lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Novanta Inc. import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 98 inbound shipments for Novanta Inc., with top origins including Taiwan · Panama · Singapore · China.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 781-266-5700
Certification
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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