Lexar marks its 30th anniversary by introducing the world's thinnest portable SSD and showcases their line-up of next generation AI storage technologies at IFA 2026
BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexar, a global leader in memory and storage solutions, today unveiled its latest storage innovations at IFA 2026, led by the new Lexar Muse, the world's thinnest portable SSD, which brings high-speed external storage into a card-like form with premium minimalist aesthetics and intuitive magnetic connectivity to empower creators across mobile capture and on-the-go workflows.
As Lexar marks its 30th anniversary in 2026, the company is building on three decades of trusted memory expertise to enter its next chapter. Lexar's IFA showcase reflects this continued evolution—from the Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD created for mobile workflows to AI storage technologies and emerging B2B applications.
Lexar Redefines Portable Storage with the Muse, the World's Thinnest Portable SSD
Smartphones have become central to both professional and everyday content creation, yet conventional portable SSDs can add bulk and cable clutter to mobile setups. The new Lexar Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD takes a more considered approach, combining an ultra-slim, card-like body, a magnetic carry sleeve, and Lexar's proprietary PogoPin magnetic data connection. Paired with the supplied SnapLink Magnetic Cable, these elements create a cleaner, more intuitive storage experience. Named Muse to reflect its role in inspiring creativity, the drive provides a compact, streamlined storage setup for handheld filming, travel, on-the-go editing, and backup.
The Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD's minimalist aesthetic begins with a precision-machined unibody metal enclosure formed from a single piece of metal, minimizing seams, joins, and visual interruptions. The rigid construction creates a clean, continuous silhouette measuring approximately 3.8 mm at its thickest point and tapering to just 1 mm at the edge. Beneath the surface, a custom ultra-thin PCB architecture, high-density NAND stacking, and an integrated internal structure maximize available space without compromising performance.
The SnapLink Magnetic Cable attaches through a spring-loaded-pin interface, while N52-grade neodymium magnets in both the data connection and mounting sleeve enable precise alignment and secure attachment. The sleeve houses the SSD and secures it to the back of compatible MagSafe iPhone models, keeping the setup organized and low-profile.
The Muse Ultra-Slim Portable SSD delivers read speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s. Compatible with iPhone[1], iPad, Mac and other USB-C devices, it also supports direct external recording of Apple ProRes 4K video at up to 120 fps on compatible iPhone models, along with rapid file transfers, creative project storage, everyday backup and storage expansion—all in a compact, elegant form designed to empower creators. The drive will be available in 512GB and 1TB capacities from Q4 2026.[2]
Lexar Showcases AI Storage Core Technologies
Beyond portable storage, Lexar is also showcasing the continued evolution of its AI Storage Core at IFA 2026. Combining advanced packaging, chip hardware, Lexar Luma Bridge technologies, and system-level optimization, the showcase includes next-generation AI-grade Gen5 SSD and AI-grade Gen5 Storage Stick. With bandwidth of up to 11 GB/s, these concepts support compact AI devices requiring larger local model storage, faster model switching, lower-latency data access, and sustained performance within constrained power and thermal environments.
Underpinning these concepts is an integrated hardware-software architecture built around Longsys' self-developed Gen5 controller SPU, or Storage Processing Unit, and Lexar Luma Bridge technologies. Manufactured on an advanced 5 nm process with a DRAM-less architecture, the SPU is engineered to improve supply stability while maintaining high-performance AI storage capabilities. Lexar Luma Bridge uses intelligent workload scheduling, predictive prefetch, and optimized cache management to address large Mixture-of-Experts models, expanding KV Cache, and I/O latency—improving local AI performance while reducing DRAM capacity requirements by approximately 40%.
Lexar Brings Storage Expertise to Commercial PCs and Electric Vehicles
Lexar is expanding its storage expertise beyond traditional consumer retail, with a growing portfolio for OEM, commercial PC, and specialised application environments.
For system builders and business customers, Lexar is showcasing its client SSD portfolio, offering flexible PCIe Gen3 and Gen4 options across different performance, capacity, and cost requirements. The range reflects Lexar's ability to support a broader set of device partners and commercial deployments.
Lexar is also addressing the growing storage needs of EV users. As EVs increasingly integrate dashcam recording, multi-channel video capture, and Sentry Mode-style features, storage must be able to support continuous loop recording in a compact in-car form.
Lexar's dedicated Dashcam USB Flash Drive Series is designed for these use cases, with high-endurance firmware, broad EV compatibility, a compact low-profile design, and reliable operation across demanding temperatures. It offers a more purpose-built alternative to a conventional USB drive for drivers who rely on their vehicle to capture and retain important footage.
Together, these solutions demonstrate how Lexar is applying its memory expertise, product validation capabilities, and portfolio depth across a wider range of commercial customers, device partners, and real-world storage environments.
Media, partners, creators, and industry visitors are invited to explore Lexar's latest innovations at IFA 2026 from Friday, September 4, through Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Messe Berlin, Level 1, Hall 20, Stand 101, in the Content Creation area near the North (Nord) Entrance.
About Lexar
Founded in California in 1996, Lexar has spent 30 years advancing reliable, high-performance memory solutions and now operates more than 100,000 sales channels across six continents, serving over 100 million users in more than 70 countries. Its award-winning portfolio—from memory cards and SSDs to DRAM and mobile storage—continues to empower creators, professionals, and everyday users worldwide.
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Disclosures
[1] For use with iPhone, Muse requires a USB-C-equipped model from the iPhone 15 series or later. MagSafe attachment and direct external ProRes recording compatibility vary by iPhone model and case. Supported recording formats, resolutions and frame rates vary by device model and settings.
[2] Regional availability may vary. Specifications, pricing and compatibility may differ by market.
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Lexar Unveils Muse, the World's Thinnest Portable SSD, at IFA 2026
Lexar Unveils Muse, the World's Thinnest Portable SSD, at IFA 2026
The LUBA 4 AWD series introduces MAMMOTION's next generation of robotic mowing for lawns from 0.75 acres to 3 acres, pairing surround navigation with an enhanced AWD platform and intelligent edge trimming to deliver a gardener's standard of lawn care.
BERLIN, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MAMMOTION, a global leader in outdoor robotics, today introduced LUBA 4 AWD, its new flagship robotic lawn mower series, on the opening day of IFA 2026, marking a major step toward robotic mowers that can understand their surroundings, move intelligently, and mow just like skilled gardeners.
Robotic mowers have already proven that lawn cutting can be automated with minimal human intervention. The new LUBA 4 AWD represents the company's next evolution of robotic lawn care, moving beyond scheduled automation toward more precise lawn maintenance and intelligent care for lawn health. Its new Surround Quad-Vision × Tri-Fusion positioning system is equipped with a surround-view quad-camera vision system to provide a more comprehensive understanding of real-world environments for smarter navigation and more precise mowing. Combined with an enhanced front-wheel steering AWD platform, a turf-friendly bidirectional mowing design, and new edge-cutting innovations, LUBA 4 AWD delivers complete edge-to-edge coverage across virtually every lawn while protecting lawn health and reducing the need for manual touch-up.
"The difference between a lawn that has been cut and one that has been properly cared for often comes down to the areas a robot finds most difficult: the boundaries, steep slopes, transitions and corners," said Jayden Wei, CEO of MAMMOTION. "Over the past decade, we've listened closely to our users and refined every generation of LUBA around those challenges. LUBA 4 AWD is built to perform where robotic mowers are challenged most, delivering the consistency and precision people expect from a skilled gardener."
The launch comes as MAMMOTION marks its tenth year in outdoor robotics. Visitors to IFA 2026 can see LUBA 4 AWD in action on a live turf demonstration at MAMMOTION's booths (Indoor Booth H9-123, Outdoor Booth OCG-141), with the full product lineup also on display.
Seeing All Around: Surround Quad-Vision × Tri-Fusion Positioning System
Most robotic mowers look ahead. LUBA 4 AWD looks all around by design. Its updated Tri-Fusion navigation system combines four wide-angle cameras covering the front, sides and rear with 360° LiDAR and NetRTK, giving the mower a more complete view of its surroundings. With this new navigation system, LUBA 4 AWD can read complex outdoor environments, respond to obstacles in real time and plan efficient mowing paths, even under dense tree cover or in low-light conditions.
- Triple-layer sensing for greater reliability: Surround Quad- Vision, 360° LiDAR and NetRTK work together as three sensing layers that create a triple-redundancy system, with each acting as a real-time backup for the other two. This helps the mower stay on course, reduce drift and maintain stable mapping in changing outdoor conditions.
- Awareness in every direction: With 360° LiDAR and cameras positioned around the mower, LUBA 4 AWD can detect obstacles beyond the front field of view, supporting safer and more consistent operation across complex yards.
- Wire-free, hassle-free setup: Homeowners do not need to bury perimeter wires or install a separate RTK base station. MAMMOTION iNavi Service™ data is included globally for the lifetime of the product.
Moving with Confidence: Turf-Friendly All-wheel-drive Performance
With LUBA 4 AWD, MAMMOTION takes its signature all-wheel-drive platform further, combining active front-wheel independent steering, independent four-wheel torque vectoring and bidirectional driving for smoother, more confident movement across complex terrain. By directing power to the wheels with the most grip, the system helps the mower handle uneven ground and slopes of up to 80% (38.6°) while maintaining consistent mowing lines from the first row to the last.
Guided by Surround Quad-Vision and 360° LiDAR, LUBA 4 AWD can transition between mowing passes without harsh in-place U-turns. This maneuver reduces unnecessary turning, helping the mower maintain a cleaner path and spend more time cutting.
Mowing with Purpose: Scaled Cutting and Precision Edge Care
Built for larger and tougher lawns, the LUBA 4 AWD Series combines a pivoting razor blade design, extra-wide cutting discs, a high-capacity detachable battery and efficient power management. These upgrades effectively improve mowing efficiency across coverage, cutting performance and runtime, helping the mower cover expansive estate grounds with fewer interruptions.
- Wider single-pass coverage: Dual cutting discs on the 3000F and 6000F, and triple cutting discs on the 12000F, expand cutting width to 17.3 inches (440 mm) and 20.9 inches (530 mm), respectively, increasing coverage per pass across open areas and complex layouts.
- Terrain-following decks and flexible cutting height: The series supports cutting heights from 1 to 3.9 inches (25-100 mm) on the 3000F and 6000F, and 1 to 3.3 inches (25-85 mm) on the 12000F. Each floating cutting deck is equipped with six razor blades and independently follows dips and crowns across the terrain, helping maintain a clean cut across thick grass, rough lawns and changing terrain.
- Efficient power system: A high-capacity detachable battery and 210W fast charging help reduce downtime between mowing sessions.
Edges are where robotic mowing has traditionally stopped short. For tricky boundaries along walls, fences and garden beds, an optional edge-trimming accessory helps deliver cleaner boundary lines and reduce manual touch-ups. It brings precision edge care into the same autonomous mowing workflow, freeing users from manual edge-work and leaving a professional, hand-crafted finish.
LUBA 4 AWD also adds more intelligent, hands-free interaction to the APP, from offline voice control and remote video monitoring so users can manage mowing more easily and check on their yard from anywhere. Additional AI capabilities will continue to roll out through future updates.
Availability
LUBA 4 AWD is available in three models for different lawn sizes: the 3000F for 0.75 acres (3,000 m²), the 6000F for 1.5 acres (6,000 m²) and the 12000F for 3 acres (12,000 m²).
Pre-orders will open in Q4. Model availability and specifications vary by region. To learn more about how MAMMOTION is leading the future of lawn care, please visit www.mammotion.com.
About MAMMOTION
MAMMOTION is a world-leading outdoor robotics company dedicated to creating intelligent, eco-friendly solutions for autonomous outdoor living. Its portfolio spans robotic lawn care, pool maintenance and intelligent landscaping. As the company celebrates its 10th anniversary in August 2026, MAMMOTION continues to develop robotic solutions that help homeowners and professionals care for outdoor spaces with greater ease, precision and efficiency.
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See Every Angle, Finish Every Edge: MAMMOTION's LUBA 4 AWD Brings a Gardener's Standard to Robotic Mowing
