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Luminultra introduces the Bugcount® analyzer ATP measurement platform, redefining the standard in microbial testing
The company’s flagship product combines 30 years of microbial expertise with trusted user feedback to produce a next-generation device built to streamline testing, accelerate decisions and strengthen control across critical systems.
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Wastewater treatment , Drinking water , Legionella management , Microbial contamination , Efficiency loss and biofilm buildup , Biocide management and optimization , Protect product quality , Keep lines running , Stay ahead of MIC , Keep source water clean , Protect reservoir quality , Prevent biofilm build-up , Optimize biocide performance , Commercial aviation , Non-commercial aviation , Marine , Fuel storage ,
Upcoming webinar / Bugcount® analyzer: a live product demonstration
Tuesday, March 31 2:30 p.m. ET Register now Join Luminultra for a live demonstration of the new Bugcount® One ATP Analyzer, our latest platform for rapid microbial monitoring.
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Luminultra introduces the Bugcount® analyzer ATP measurement platform, redefining the standard in microbial testing
The company’s flagship product combines 30 years of microbial expertise with trusted user feedback to produce a next-generation device built to streamline testing, accelerate decisions and strengthen control across critical systems.
FREDERICTON, NB — March 16, 2026 — Luminultra, a global leader in applied microbial diagnostics, today announced the launch of the Bugcount® analyzer, a best-in-class ATP testing platform designed to set a new benchmark for microbial monitoring. The Bugcount analyzer is designed to modernize microbial monitoring across energy, water and food systems, all while maintaining the dedication to accuracy and reliability the company has delivered for more than three decades.
Microbial activity exists in every industrial system. Left unchecked, it can corrode infrastructure, degrade product quality and expose organizations to unplanned costs and reputational risk. Without reliable measurement, teams lack clear visibility into what’s happening in their systems, creating uncertainty in environments where the stakes are high.
“For over 30 years, we’ve worked alongside industry leaders around the globe to help them understand that microbes don’t wait to be measured,” said Pat Whalen, Chair and CEO of Luminultra.
“Energy, water and food industries are complex systems where small microbial shifts can create major operational consequences when left unchecked. Where traditional tests have sacrificed on either speed or accuracy, we’ve worked hard to redefine what ATP testing can deliver for the market. Bugcount is our latest advancement—bringing proven speed and precision together in a modern platform built for the realities of industrial operations.”
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Purpose-built for real-world complexity
The Bugcount analyzer streamlines ATP testing with a sleek, thoughtfully engineered design that remains rugged and portable for reliable performance in both field and lab environments.
Delivering results in under five minutes, the analyzer maintains the sensitivity and repeatability that operators have come to depend on while providing an elegant, simplified testing experience that seamlessly integrates into any microbial testing program.
Optimized for use with Luminultra’s recently upgraded Bugcount test kits, the system easily handles the challenging sample types its customers face every day, from clean water to heavy solids and high bio-burden substances.
“The Bugcount analyzer represents the culmination of three decades of applied microbiology experience and millions of tests performed around the world,” said Dr. Jordan Schmidt, Vice-President of Technology and Innovation at Luminultra.
“We understand the operational realities of industries like oil and gas, industrial water treatment and manufacturing. These aren’t controlled lab samples. They’re difficult, variable, real-world substances. We designed this platform specifically for these types of environments, without sacrificing the analytical performance our clients rely on.”
A complete microbial intelligence platform
The Bugcount analyzer is part of a fully integrated microbial testing solution designed to simplify every step of the workflow, from sampling to insight.
Paired with Bugcount test kits and seamlessly integrated with Relay™, Luminultra’s digital platform, the system enables teams to capture results, organize data, identify trends and translate measurement into meaningful operational decisions.
By uniting sampling, analysis and data management into a single streamlined experience, Luminultra delivers a fully integrated microbial intelligence platform designed to scale across sites, teams and global operations—expanding the foundation for AI-powered analytics and insights that Luminultra has cultivated over 20+ years of software development.
Innovation powering growth
With the launch of Bugcount, Luminultra reinforces its position at the forefront of microbial testing, delivering the tools clients rely on to move from uncertainty to control. As the company continues to expand its global footprint and portfolio, it remains focused on purposeful innovation by building practical, high-impact tools that simplify microbial risk management across critical industries.
“Our growth has been driven by innovation,” Whalen added. “It’s about equipping industry with a better toolkit to protect essential systems. Bugcount raises the standard for microbial testing – combining simplicity, durability and performance in a way that reflects who we are as a company and where we’re headed.”
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Upcoming webinar | Using ATP to monitor regrowth in drinking water distribution systems
Tuesday, March 17 Register now This concise, practical webinar provides a foundational understanding of how Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) testing can be used to monitor microbial regrowth and support operational decision-making in drinking water distribution systems. Designed for operators, water quality professionals, and laboratory teams, the session explores how microorganisms respond to treatment processes and […]
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Costs and consequences of contaminated e-coat fluid in automotive manufacturing
Electrocoating (e-coat) is a cornerstone of modern automotive manufacturing, providing corrosion resistance and a uniform primer layer before painting. However, when the e-coat fluid becomes contaminated, the ripple effects can be severe—impacting product quality, operational efficiency and profitability.
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Seeing what other tests can’t: How EPCOR used ATP monitoring to strengthen drinking water operations
For drinking water utilities, keeping biologically stable water all the way to the customer’s tap is a daily challenge. Even with strong treatment processes, changes in temperature, flow, or stagnation can trigger microbial regrowth inside the distribution system. Traditionally, operators have relied on heterotrophic plate counts (HPCs) and disinfectant residuals to flag issues, but these […]
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Luminultra strengthens position in European water diagnostics market with strategic acquisition of GL Biocontrol
The acquisition marks Luminultra’s eighth in eight years – each one a targeted step toward building a more comprehensive, client-focused solutions portfolio.
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Relay™ by Luminultra
Relay™ is a value-add software tool that simplifies and guides your ATP testing, available at no cost to all customers.
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Diagnosing inefficient biological phosphorus removal
By leveraging Luminultra’s mail-in GeneCount services, a wastewater treatment plant was able to identify the underlying causes of poor biological phosphorus removal in one of their two bioreactors.
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Measuring living biomass in bioreactors with ATP monitoring
Bioreactors harness the ability of naturally-occurring microorganisms to break down environmental contaminants discharged from cities and industries.
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Understanding loss of nitrification at a refinery wastewater treatment plant using 16S rRNA sequencing
A refinery wastewater treatment plant was monitored over several years to investigate the loss of complete nitrification.
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