Zeiss Sells Automated Inspection Business

Callista Private Equity has acquired Carl Zeiss Automated Inspection GmbH from the ZEISS Group.The acquired company will operate under the name Newston Automated Solutions GmbH. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Based in Neuenstein, Germany, Newston Automated Solutions specializes in the development and installation of automated inline measurement systems in the production lines of automotive OEMs. In addition, the sensor technology used supports the digitalization of the production process and enables the creation of digital twins of each vehicle produced. Parts of the sensors installed by the company will continue to be sourced from ZEISS.

“The aim is to utilize and further expand Newston’s excellent market position. The company’s well-filled order book provides a strong starting point for this,” said Christopher Irion, managing director at Callista. In addition to the automotive industry, further fields of application for Newston's technology are planned to be developed in the future.