Novanta, Inc., founded in Bedford, Massachusetts, is dedicated to designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling precision photonics and motion control components and subsystems. The company's core mission is to enhance system performance and improve patient outcomes through innovative technology. Novanta serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the medical equipment and advanced industrial technology markets, focusing on applications in ophthalmology, critical care, laboratory equipment, minimally invasive surgery, fine material processing, electronics, metrology, and robotics & factory automation.

Notable affiliated people include experienced industry professionals and a board of directors with a strong background in technology and healthcare. Novanta has attracted significant investment from key players in the tech and medical sectors. The company has achieved substantial milestones, including the integration of cutting-edge technologies into medical and industrial applications, thereby significantly impacting these fields. Novanta's contributions have led to advancements in patient care and the efficiency of sophisticated manufacturing processes.