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Lumafield introduces Mars in-line arrayed X-ray system for 100% production inspection. By GlobeNewswire July 22, 2026 Industrial arrayed X-ray solution brings automated quality intelligence to high-volume manufacturing lines SAN FRANCISCO, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Lumafield, a leading manufacturing intelligence platform, today announced the launch and general availability of Mars, its high-speed in-line arrayed X-ray system designed for manufacturing environments where throughput and total quality oversight are critical. Purpose-built to integrate directly into existing production lines, Mars inspects every part at full conveyor speed, eliminating the need for complex fixturing or production flow interruptions. While conventional in-line X-ray systems have traditionally served as siloed checkpoints to catch obvious defects, the value of their data has remained isolated. Mars connects production-line X-ray hardware directly to Lumafield's powerful cloud-based software platform, Voyager. This integration turns every scan into an actionable data point, feeding automated decision-making, real-time process monitoring, and comprehensive organizational reporting. Overcoming the Constraints of Traditional Quality Control Historically, manufacturing teams have been forced to choose between thorough quality inspection and maximum line speed. According to Lumafield's 2026 Cost of Quality Report, 77% of manufacturers still rely on manual visual inspection, with nearly half of organizations spending up to 10% of all production labor hours on manual checks that are both costly and prone to missing hidden internal defects. This manual bottleneck makes 100% inspection cost-prohibitive, forcing teams to rely on spot checks that can let critical failures slip through. Mars changes the equation by maintaining maximum line speed while delivering robust inspection capabilities. Key technical highlights and benefits include: * Production-Speed Performance: Mars reaches inspection speeds of up to 2.5 ft (760 mm) per second, keeping pace with the most demanding, high-volume manufacturing environments. * Advanced 2.5D Architecture: Mars is available in both 2D and 2.5D arrayed configurations. The multilinear 2.5D architecture captures critical depth information in a single pass, providing richer defect visibility for challenging applications. * Flexible Hardware Integration: Configurable module with integrated conveyor or a wrap-around integration that installs over your existing conveyor. Source and detector configurations can be adjusted for overhead or side-view scanning depending on how parts are presented on the line. * Automated Sorting & Rejection: Configurable sorting and rejection options give teams control over how flagged parts are handled downstream. * Seamless Line Integration: Compatible with all major PLCs for easy integration. "In-line X-ray inspection has existed for decades, but these systems have always been limited by the intelligence of their software. Mars uses AI to solve quality issues that were previously impossible to address with automated X-ray inspection," said Andreas Bastian, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Lumafield. "The manufacturers we work with are under pressure to move faster, catch problems earlier, and do more with leaner teams. Now every unit that moves through the line generates information that feeds back into how the process is run and how quality decisions get made across the entire organization." Centralized Quality Intelligence powered by Beyond simple pass/fail screening, Mars tracks feature distributions across entire production runs, enabling quality and operations teams to spot process drift and outliers before they cause costly yield failures. The solution is highly versatile, optimizing quality for a range of applications such as electronics, automotive components, batteries, and consumer packaged goods. Mars can even scan items directly through finished packaging, allowing logistics operations to identify counterfeit or defective returns before breaking a seal. Mars also functions as a powerful addition to the broader Lumafield ecosystem for manufacturing intelligence. When deeper analysis is required, flagged batches can be automatically routed to Triton Performance for full 3D CT scanning. This allows teams to precisely characterize failure modes and confirm defects without unnecessarily scrapping viable parts. All data routes into Lumafield's Voyager software platform, which centralizes inspection data into a single, comprehensive quality record across multi-site supply chains. Mars is available now. To learn more or schedule a demo, visit https://www.lumafield.com/products/mars. About Lumafield Lumafield is a manufacturing intelligence platform that gives engineers the power to see inside their work in unprecedented detail, at every stage of the product development process. Lumafield's industrial X-ray CT scanners and cloud-based analysis software have transformed both product development and high-volume manufacturing in industries as diverse as medical devices, automotive, aerospace and defence, electronics, and consumer packaging. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Cambridge, Mass. and Los Angeles, Lumafield has received funding from investors including Lux Capital, Kleiner Perkins, DCVC, Spark Capital, Matter Venture Partners, IVP, G2 Venture Partners, Wellington Management, Haystack Ventures, Tony Fadell's Build Collective, and Figma founder Dylan Field. Media Contact

Lumafield introduces Neptune Performance and Triton Performance connecting metrology-grade measurement to production-line inspection. By GlobeNewswire June 17, 2026 New performance hardware tier delivers metrology-grade 3D measurement and rapid in-line CT for a continuous quality thread from R&D to production lines SAN FRANCISCO, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Lumafield, a leading manufacturing intelligence platform, today announced Neptune Performance and Triton Performance, a new tier of high-performance industrial X-ray CT scanning solutions that connects metrology-grade measurement in the engineering lab directly to automated, production-speed inspection on the factory floor. For decades, X-ray CT has been an occasional diagnostic tool-powerful but slow, expensive, and confined to specialized labs. With this launch, Lumafield turns it into a continuous thread of quality intelligence that follows a product from first prototype to high-volume production, reaching production lines where CT has never before been practical. These upgraded systems combine metrology-grade precision with unprecedented scanning speeds, enabling engineering and quality teams to inspect complex assemblies, verify internal dimensions, and monitor high-volume production lines without compromising on accuracy or throughput. The timing is urgent. Manufacturers are under pressure from trade uncertainty, material inflation, and energy volatility, forcing companies to aggressively confront their internal costs of quality to remain competitive. According to Lumafield's 2026 Cost of Quality Report, more than 40% of North American manufacturers estimate that quality-related costs consume over 5% of their revenue-and most believe that figure understates the true number. Traditional inspection tools are either too slow to keep pace with production lines or unable to inspect hidden internal geometries. Neptune Performance and Triton Performance eliminate this tradeoff. With the launch of its new performance tier, Lumafield makes fast, accurate 3D inspection practical for any production line, helping manufacturers catch defects early, cut down on waste, and protect their margins. Neptune Performance Neptune was introduced in 2022 as a groundbreaking inspection tool that made X-ray CT technology accessible to industries that had never been able to use it before. The new Neptune Performance represents a substantial hardware upgrade for improved accuracy and faster scans. This metrology-grade 3D X-ray CT platform delivers rapid, highly accurate measurement insights for engineering and quality teams. With 12x faster scans and 4x the data quality compared to the standard Neptune system, Neptune Performance enables teams to: * Measure critical internal features at micron-level accuracy-even with challenging materials like transparent and flexible plastics or aluminum that complicate Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) and visible-light inspections. * Inspect critical-to-quality features against Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) callouts and nominal CAD with saveable, reusable measurement plans. * Reduce fixturing and programming effort compared with traditional CMM and optical metrology workflows. Triton Performance Triton Performance brings automated, non-destructive CT inspection to the factory floor, enabling manufacturers to scan parts at production speed and scale. In as little as 10 seconds per part, the platform provides complete volumetric CT reconstructions. Triton Performance can be used across a range of quality and process control applications to: * Catch internal defects before they escape and build a traceable inspection record without the need for specialized staff or dedicated facilities. * Create automated inspection recipes that target specific, known failure modes. * Identify and flag parts that deviate from expected norms and automatically group for review. A measurement template built on Neptune Performance in the R&D lab becomes the automated inspection template for Triton Performance on the factory floor. Both platforms connect into Lumafield's cloud-based Voyager software environment, establishing a unified quality thread across an organization. The critical tolerances, GD&T studies, and potential failure modes identified during development travel directly with the product into volume manufacturing to provide a single, global view of product quality across multiple facilities. "With Neptune Performance and Triton Performance, we're transforming X-ray CT from an isolated diagnostic tool into a continuous stream of manufacturing intelligence," said Andreas Bastian, Co-Founder and Head of Product at Lumafield. "By closing the loop between lab-grade metrology and high-speed factory-floor inspection, we're giving teams the common data foundation they need to catch process drift earlier, scale production with absolute confidence, and bring better products to market much faster." "The image quality we saw on complex multi-material assemblies was beyond what we expected," said Sam Farmer, Mechanical Engineer at BioFire. "Having that level of visibility completely changes how we think about QA." Neptune Performance and Triton Performance are available now. To learn more or schedule a demo, visit www.lumafield.com/platform. Lumafield will showcase its manufacturing intelligence platform at Automate 2026 in Chicago from June 22-25, 2026, at Booth #4213 in the South Building. To book a meeting with Lumafield at the show, visit https://www.lumafield.com/events. About Lumafield Lumafield is a manufacturing intelligence platform that gives engineers the power to see inside their work in unprecedented detail, at every stage of the product development process. Lumafield's industrial X-ray CT scanners and cloud-based analysis software have transformed both product development and high-volume manufacturing in industries as diverse as medical devices, automotive, aerospace and defense, electronics, and consumer packaging. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Los Angeles, Lumafield has received funding from investors including Lux Capital, Kleiner Perkins, DCVC, Spark Capital, Matter Venture Partners, IVP, G2 Venture Partners, Wellington Management, Haystack Ventures, Tony Fadell's Build Collective, and Figma founder Dylan Field. Email [email protected] for interviews or additional assets.

Lumafield has launched Neptune Performance and Triton Performance, a new tier of industrial X-ray CT scanning solutions connecting metrology-grade measurement to production-line inspection. The systems combine precision with unprecedented scanning speeds, enabling manufacturers to inspect complex assemblies and monitor high-volume production lines. Neptune Performance offers 12 times faster scans and four times the data quality compared to standard Neptune systems, whilst maintaining metrology-grade accuracy. The launch addresses growing pressure on manufacturers facing trade uncertainty and material inflation. According to Lumafield's 2026 Cost of Quality Report, over 40% of North American manufacturers estimate quality-related costs exceed 5% of revenue. The new systems aim to help manufacturers catch defects early, reduce waste and protect margins by making fast, accurate 3D inspection practical for production environments where CT scanning was previously impractical.