Founded in 1951, Rigaku is a global manufacturer and distributor of scientific, analytical, and industrial instrumentation. The company specializes in X-ray related technologies, with a product portfolio that includes X-ray diffraction systems, X-ray fluorescence spectrometers, semiconductor metrology tools, crystallography equipment, thermal analysis instruments, handheld Raman spectrometers, and imaging and non-destructive testing solutions. These instruments are used in research, semiconductor manufacturing, and materials science, with measurement precision reaching into the micrometer and nanometer scale.
Headquartered in Japan, Rigaku operates across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, serving customers in more than 90 countries. The company employs approximately 2,000 people worldwide and has built an operational history spanning over seven decades. Its stated mission is to contribute to the enhancement of humanity through scientific and technological development.
