Lumafield Unveils High-Speed X-ray CT Platforms for Manufacturing Quality Control

Lumafield has introduced two new industrial X-ray CT scanning solutions, Neptune Performance and Triton Performance, aimed at providing rapid and precise 3D inspection for manufacturers across all stages of product development and production. The company positions these platforms as tools that transform X-ray CT from a standalone diagnostic device into an integrated system for continuous quality intelligence.

Building on its previous Neptune model, the Neptune Performance boasts up to 12 times faster scanning speeds and four times improved data quality. This upgraded platform is capable of measuring critical internal features with micron-level accuracy, making it suitable for complex parts, including those produced by additive manufacturing. It supports a range of materials, such as transparent and flexible plastics, as well as aluminum. Lumafield suggests that quality and inspection teams can utilize reusable measurement plans for inspecting critical-to-quality features against CAD models and GD&T callouts, potentially reducing the need for extensive fixturing and programming often associated with CMM and optical metrology.

The Triton Performance is designed for automated, non-destructive CT inspection directly on the factory floor, capable of generating complete volumetric CT reconstructions in as little as 10 seconds per part. This system aims to detect internal defects and establish traceable inspection records without requiring specialized personnel. It can also be programmed to create automated inspection routines targeting specific failure modes and flag parts that deviate from established norms for further review.

Lumafield highlights a seamless workflow between the two platforms, where measurement templates developed on the Neptune Performance during R&D can be directly applied as automated inspection templates for the Triton Performance on the production line. Both systems integrate with Lumafield’s cloud-based Voyager software, which provides a unified record of critical tolerances, GD&T studies, and potential failure modes, ensuring that all relevant inspection data is accessible and associated with each part throughout the organization.