Rigaku
Rigaku is a provider of X-ray, electron, Raman, and thermal analysis instruments for materials analysis across industries such as batteries and semiconductors.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Rigaku describes its mission as contributing to the enhancement of humanity through scientific and technological development, and provides easy-to-use tools for materials analysis. Its X-ray, electron, Raman, and thermal analysis instruments serve a wide range of industries for both R&D and process control, including batteries and semiconductors. The company states it has been a partner for over 70 years in X-ray analysis and inspection equipment, and its group will exhibit at JASIS 2026 while celebrating its 75th anniversary.
History
Rigaku states that it has been a partner for over 70 years in empowering new perspectives with X-ray analysis and inspection equipment. Its group will exhibit at JASIS 2026 while celebrating its 75th anniversary. The company maintains a technology timeline of major innovations and provides news and press releases on new technology developments, research collaborations, and corporate announcements.
Products and positioning
Leading global supplier of X-ray metrology tools for semiconductor process R&D and high-volume manufacturing; partner for over 70 years in X-ray analysis and inspection equipment.
CT Lab HR160 high-resolution X-ray CT system
High-resolution X-ray CT system for non-destructive inspection of internal structures and joints in electronic components.
Qualana micro-area X-ray fluorescence analyzer
Newly launched micro-area X-ray fluorescence analyzer.
MiniFlex XpC compact X-ray diffractometer
Redesigned compact X-ray diffractometer that supports laboratory automation.
TXRF series
Excels in semiconductor manufacturing and R&D, detecting surface contamination with high sensitivity to trace elements.
WDXRF series
Renowned for precise measurement of material thickness and composition, especially with light elements.
LabLinc Studio
Enables autonomous laboratory workflows by supporting the integration of instrument connectivity, measurement and analysis standardization, results return, and sample handling.
Recent events
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Rigaku launches MiniFlex XpC diffractometer[5]
Rigaku Corporation launched its MiniFlex XpC high-throughput rapid x-ray diffractometer for analysis of cement samples.
Rigaku acquires MILabs[6]
Reported:
Rigaku acquired all issued shares of MILabs on August 2, 2021. The acquisition expands Rigaku’s life sciences business and combines MILabs’ imaging equipment businesses with Rigaku’s animal X-ray imaging business.
Rigaku ResQ CQL wins 2020 GOOD DESIGN Award[7]
Reported:
Rigaku Analytical Devices announced that its ResQ CQL handheld Raman analyzer won a 2020 GOOD DESIGN Award and was named a top product in the Industrial category.
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