Newston Automated Solutions GmbH
Innovative Inline Measurement Systems
Newston Automated Solutions GmbH is a leading provider of customized, modular testing systems precisely tailored to individual customer requirements. The company develops and manufactures innovative solutions for quality assurance and production control, particularly for the demanding automotive industry. Its systems integrate high-precision optical inspection technology, advanced image processing software, and proprietary calibration and temperature compensation methods for robotic applications.
With comprehensive in-house development capabilities, Newston is able to respond quickly and flexibly to specific customer needs, from optical inspection and detailed measurement visualization to fully integrated 3D inline metrology.
Located in Neuenstein, Germany, and supported by a global sales and service network with specialized technicians worldwide, Newston ensures exceptional consulting and service quality. The company provides customers with end-to-end support, accompanying them reliably from the initial concept phase through to successful integration into the production environment.
Newston’s strengths lie in the deep expertise of its highly qualified team, the custom adaptability of its systems, and the uncompromising precision and quality of its technologies.
At a Glance
Revenue:
€30 million
Industry:
Automotive / Automation
Employees:
75
Location:
Neuenstein (Germany)
Acquisition Date:
February 2025
Seller:
Carl Zeiss Gruppe
Contact:
Newston Automated Solutions GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Str. 1/1
74632 Neuenstein, Germany
Phone: +49 7941 9100 0
Transaction & Strategy
The seller focuses exclusively on product business, which was not compatible with Newston’s project-based operations. Under new ownership, the company’s structures will be aligned more closely with its own operational needs and those of its customers. Some of the sensors installed by Newston will continue to be sourced from the seller. The first step toward full independence includes a comprehensive rebranding and a complex IT carve-out.
In the medium term, Newston’s solutions will also be deployed beyond automotive OEMs, extending to automotive suppliers to ensure 100% traceability of all relevant parts throughout the value chain and to systematically identify and eliminate potential sources of error in production processes. The company is pursuing an international expansion strategy, with a new site in India complementing its existing subsidiaries in China and the United States, thereby strengthening Newston’s global presence.
The long-term goal is to implement Newston’s measurement systems beyond the automotive industry, particularly in sectors with the highest quality requirements, such as medical technology and aerospace.