NEST Systems

What NEST Systems does

NEST Systems d.o.o. is a Slovenian technology company founded in 2016 by Dr. Peter Šteblaj and Primož Lipar, specializing in acoustic signal processing and monitoring solutions. The company develops proprietary hardware-software systems for industrial diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and occupational health applications. Its core product portfolio includes the NPS (Noise Protection System) for real-time saw monitoring in the woodworking industry, Noise2Net Pro for 24/7 ambient noise monitoring, PLH88 for hearing protection device testing per ISO 4869 standards, Acoustic Scrambler for safe speech zone determination, NS-Weather for environmental data collection, and a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for production optimization. The underlying technology combines acoustic signal processing, adaptive algorithms for anomaly detection, and multimodal sensor integration (audio, video, weather, GPS). Products are standards-compliant (ISO 4869, ISO 8253, ANSI ASA S12.6, IEC 60268-16) and serve customers in 15 countries.

The company operates a B2B enterprise model with direct sales to industrial customers, supported by a network of technology partners (Dewesoft, Norsonic, PLACID, Geonoise) and channel partners in Austria and Germany. Revenue is generated through hardware-software system sales, custom acoustic monitoring solutions (e.g., garbage truck noise monitoring, melting furnace defect detection), and MES integration services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company leverages its academic origins at the University of Ljubljana Faculty of Mechanical Engineering for ongoing R&D collaboration. With 5 employees and a founder-led structure, NEST Systems has received minimal external funding (a single EUR 29,960 EU grant in 2022) and reinvests profits into R&D, positioning itself as a niche specialist in acoustic monitoring rather than a high-growth venture-backed scaling entity.

Name

NEST Systems

Legal name

NEST SYSTEMS d.o.o.

Website

https://nest-systems.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NEST Systems is a Slovenian technology company that develops proprietary acoustic signal processing hardware and software for industrial monitoring, environmental noise measurement, and hearing protection testing. Its NPS saw monitoring system, Noise2Net Pro environmental monitors, and PLH88 hearing testing systems serve enterprise customers across 15 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Acoustic Monitoring Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAIAF

Audible-Visual Alarms & Notification Devices (Sounders, horns, siren/strobe combos for industrial use)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Lighting & Signaling Equipment (Industrial/commercial lighting, indicators)

SECONDARYIMAGABAH

Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Industrial Automation & Control Systems (PLCs, SCADA, DCS)

Keywords

• Acoustic signal processing
• Industrial noise monitoring
• Saw monitoring systems
• Environmental noise measurement
• Hearing protection testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Boštanj

HQ country

Slovenia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Software Systems Sales: Sale of proprietary acoustic monitoring and measurement systems including NPS saw monitoring, Noise2Net Pro, PLH88 hearing testing, Acoustic Scrambler, and NS-Weather. Products combine specialized hardware (sensors, microphones) with software for data analysis and reporting.
2. Customized/Specialized Product Development: Development of unique purpose-built products for end-users with specific needs. Examples include garbage truck noise monitoring, melting furnace defect detection, and vehicle engine noise monitoring systems.
3. MES System Integration: Development and integration of automated Manufacturing Execution Systems providing complete control and optimization of production processes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NEST Systems develops and sells proprietary acoustic signal processing and monitoring systems that combine specialized hardware (sensors, microphones) with software for industrial, environmental, and occupational safety applications. Core offerings include saw monitoring for the wood industry, 24/7 ambient noise monitoring, hearing protection testing, and safe speech zone determination systems. The company also provides customized solutions and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) integration for production process optimization.

Product overview

NEST Systems is a Slovenian technology company specializing in acoustic signal processing and sound monitoring solutions. The company offers a portfolio of specialized technological products for industrial, environmental, and safety applications. Core products include the NPS (Noise Protection System) for saw monitoring in the wood industry, Noise 2 Net Pro for 24/7 environmental noise monitoring, PLH88 for hearing protection testing, Acoustic Scrambler for speech zone safety, and SpotNoise for noise monitoring. These are complemented by the NS-Weather weather station (which integrates with Noise2Net Pro), specialized custom products for unique client needs, and MES for production management. The company operates a modular approach, with products like Noise2Net Pro supporting add-ons such as weather stations, video cameras, and GPS modules. NEST Systems positions itself as delivering customized solutions through diagnostics and the use of acoustic signals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NPS: Noise Protection System - saw monitoring and control system
• Noise 2 Net Pro
• NS-Weather
• PLH88
• Acoustic Scrambler
• MES

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost savings of 30% to 70% due to detection of sawing defects
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NPS (NP-S.at)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian partner for saw monitoring products.
• Fellner (saw-monitoring.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman partner for saw monitoring solutions distribution.
• PetrolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovenian energy company as a customer and reference partner.
• University of Ljubljana - Faculty of Mechanical EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding origin of the company. Co-founders Peter Šteblaj and Primož Lipar developed solutions during PhD research at the faculty. Ongoing collaboration with educational institutions.
• Studio Mazzini d.o.o.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDigital agency that redesigned the company website, created multilingual content, produced promotional video, and set up secure data exchange portal. EU-funded digital business development project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brüel & Kjær (HBK): Global leader in sound and vibration measurement instrumentation. Directly comparable to NEST Systems across environmental noise monitoring, acoustic analysis, and industrial measurement applications.
• Cirrus Research: UK-based manufacturer of sound measurement instruments, noise dosimeters, and environmental noise monitors. Comparable to NEST's occupational health (PLH88) and environmental monitoring (Noise2Net Pro) offerings.
• CESVA: Spanish manufacturer of acoustic instruments, sound level meters, and environmental noise monitoring equipment. Directly comparable product portfolio to NEST's environmental and acoustic measurement offerings.
• Norsonic: Norwegian manufacturer of sound measurement instruments and noise monitoring solutions. Directly comparable product portfolio to NEST's Noise2Net Pro and acoustic instrumentation lines; NEST also partners with Norsonic equipment.
• ACOEM (01dB): French environmental and acoustic measurement specialist offering noise monitoring terminals and industrial vibration analysis. Comparable to NEST's Noise2Net Pro and ambient monitoring solutions.
• Svantek: Polish manufacturer of sound level meters, vibration monitoring, and environmental noise monitoring systems. Directly competes with NEST in industrial and environmental acoustic monitoring.

Broad incumbents

• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation and MES software provider. Comparable to NEST's MES offering at enterprise scale, though lacking the proprietary acoustic monitoring layer that NEST bundles.
• PCB Piezotronics: US-based manufacturer of vibration, acoustic, pressure, force, and shock sensors used in industrial monitoring. Comparable sensor and monitoring technology footprint to NEST's condition monitoring approach.
• Kistler Group: Swiss manufacturer of piezoelectric measurement technology for pressure, force, acceleration, and acoustic emission. Comparable in industrial sensing and process monitoring at a much broader scale than NEST.

Emerging players

• Dewesoft: Slovenian data acquisition and signal processing company that partners with NEST Systems. Offers overlapping signal processing capabilities and competes in adjacent industrial measurement segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nest-systems

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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