In manufacturing, excellence is never accidental. It is built through discipline and continuous improvement by employees who care deeply about the work they do every day.
That commitment is on full display at our facility in Suzhou, China, a key hub supporting advanced manufacturing across our portfolio.
The site produces technologies used in high-growth applications including robotics and automation, precision medicine, advanced surgery, and AI-driven infrastructure.
During a recent visit to the site, our leaders spent time on the production floor engaging directly with employees and reviewing operational performance, observing the processes behind the facility’s strong results.
The approach reflects the manufacturing principle of “going to Gemba,” which means going to the place where work happens to better understand operations and challenges as well as opportunities.
The Suzhou team’s operational performance demonstrates the impact of that culture:
- 99.3% first-pass yield
- 99% on-time delivery performance
- 90%+ line efficiency
- 94th percentile for employee engagement score
Beyond the metrics, the visit highlighted the pride employees bring to their work every day. Teams across the site are focused on delivering precision and quality for applications where performance matters most.
That includes technologies supporting the rapid growth of AI-enabled data centers. During the visit, leaders and employees discussed how products manufactured in Suzhou contribute to advanced PCB manufacturing and AI infrastructure systems.
As demand accelerates across advanced industrial and medical markets, regional manufacturing capabilities and operational excellence remain critical to supporting customers globally.
The Suzhou site reflects that commitment through a combination of manufacturing expertise, employee engagement and continuous improvement principles grounded in the Novanta Growth System.
By staying close to the work and listening to employees, while focusing relentlessly on quality, teams at this site continue to deliver innovation that matters.