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ABOUT NANOVEA: ADVANCED METROLOGY FOR MATERIALS ENGINEERING

NANOVEA logo — manufacturer of advanced materials testing instruments engineered and built in California, USA

est. 2004

NANOVEA is a leading manufacturer of advanced materials testing instruments for critical R&D and QC, established in 2004 in California.

We support materials innovation by delivering accurate, reliable metrology instruments, laboratory services, and expert consulting for surface, mechanical, and tribological analysis — trusted by engineers, researchers, and laboratories worldwide.

ENGINEERED & MANUFACTURED IN CALIFORNIA

California bear icon adapted in NANOVEA brand style representing our California origin.

All NANOVEA instruments are engineered and manufactured in Irvine, California. Our in-house R&D, machining, assembly, and validation ensure consistency across every system.

With offices in Italy, Mexico, and India, along with a global network of distributors, NANOVEA provides local support and expertise worldwide — while maintaining the quality and reliability of U.S. engineering.

25+ YEARS TRUSTED BY ENGINEERS, RESEARCHERS & LABS WORLDWIDE.

Materials Testing Systems
Built for Real-World Engineering

3D Optical Surface Profilometry

Indentation, Scratch and Wear

Friction and Wear Testing

We engineer advanced profilometers, mechanical testers, and tribometers used across aerospace, automotive, semiconductors, energy, biotechnology, and leading research laboratories worldwide. Designed for demanding environments and complex applications — from aerospace and semiconductors to energy and biotechnology.

Laboratory Testing Services

Our laboratories in California, Italy, and India use the same instruments we build — giving our clients access to real-world expertise in materials testing.

Whether you are validating a new material, benchmarking a process, or troubleshooting a technical challenge, our lab functions as an extension of your R&D team — delivering accurate, repeatable results backed by the same NANOVEA instrumentation used by leading research institutions worldwide.

GLOBAL REACH. PERSONALIZED APPROACH.

Full in-house manufacturing gives us full control over design, quality, and long-term reliability — a level of oversight rarely found in today’s metrology industry. 

Thousands of scientists, engineers, and manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, energy, semiconductors, and advanced materials rely on NANOVEA instruments for critical testing and research — supported by localized expertise through our offices and global partner network.

VALUES WE LIVE BY

INNOVATE THROUGH EMPOWERMENT

COMMUNICATION WITH RESPECT

DISTINGUISH WITH INTEGRITY

GROWTH FROM PASSION

RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT

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MARKETING

Where large corporate vendors rely on the sales force to push boxed products, we’ve engineered our metrology systems to be modular — so every relationship begins with understanding your application, ensuring we deliver personalized solutions, not a sales pitch.

Scratch wear track captured during NANOVEA mechanical scratch testing.

QUALITY STATEMENT

NANOVEA adheres to Total Quality Management (TQM) principles to ensure consistency, accuracy, and reliability. Our approach is inspired by the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program from NIST. Every instrument is built with meticulous attention to detail and full traceability.