Novanta :: The Heart of Surgical Robotics, Diagnostic Equipment & Intelligent Factory Automation

Novanta is a global technology company that provides core enabling technologies for medical and advanced industrial applications. Headquartered in the United States with major operations in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Novanta delivers mission-critical components and subsystems that power high-performance machines in healthcare, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing. The company is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the ticker NOVT and focuses on precision motion control, photonics, and vision technologies that sit at the heart of surgical robotics, diagnostic equipment, and intelligent factory automation.

While Novanta does not manufacture complete standalone robots, it is a key enabler of robotic and automated systems through its high-performance motion, sensing, and laser technologies. Its solutions are embedded in many of the world’s most demanding robotic platforms, including surgical robots, collaborative robots (cobots), and industrial automation equipment.

Key robot-based and robotics-enabling products include:

• Precision Motion Control: High-performance servo drives (including the Denali Series), optical encoders (Aura Series), and motion controllers that provide the accuracy, speed, and reliability required for robotic joints and end-effectors.
• Force/Torque Sensors: The Axia series and other advanced sensors that give robots tactile feedback for delicate manipulation, assembly, and human-robot collaboration tasks.
• Laser and Photonics Solutions: High-power lasers and beam delivery systems used in robotic laser welding, cutting, marking, and medical procedures performed by surgical robots.
• Vision and Imaging Components: Cameras, lighting, and vision systems that support robotic perception, guidance, and quality inspection in automated production lines.

Novanta’s system-level approach ensures its technologies integrate seamlessly into complex machines. The company serves leading OEMs in surgical robotics, warehouse automation, semiconductor manufacturing, and other high-growth markets. Its focus on innovation, reliability, and long-term partnerships has made it a trusted supplier for companies building the next generation of intelligent robotic systems.