A micrometer, one-thousandth of a millimeter, and a nanometer,
one-millionth of a millimeter—these are the scales at which Rigaku
operates, relentlessly exploring the invisible world. In daily life,
the workplace, and at the forefront of technology, Rigaku’s vision
reveals what the naked eye cannot see.
With the power of sight, we can change the world. From the everyday to
the extraordinary, take advantage of this opportunity to discover
the science of Rigaku and its vital role in industry, research and society.
K.K. Rigaku Denki (now Rigaku Corporation (RC)) is established in Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo as a manufacturer and vendor of made-in-Japan X-ray equipment.
RC develops a rotating anticathode X-ray generator.
RC develops auto-recording X-ray analyzer.
RC develops auto-recording thermal analyzer.
Haijima Plant (now Tokyo Plant) is established in Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo.
Rigaku Denki Kogyo K.K. (now Rigaku Corporation (Osaka)) is established in Takatsuki, Osaka.
Rigaku USA (now Rigaku Americas Corporation) is established in Massachusetts, United States.
Rigaku Distribution Service Center (now Rigaku Logistics Corporation) is established in Nishitama-gun, Tokyo.
Nippon Instruments Corporation is established in Bunkyo City, Tokyo.
RC develops the RU-1500, a high-power X-ray generator.
Rigaku Mizuho Seisakusho (now RC) is established in Nishitama-gun, Tokyo.
Rigaku Service Corporation (now RC) is established in Takatsuki, Osaka.
K.K. Rigaku (now RC) is established in Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo.
Rigaku Mechatronics (now RC) is established in Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo.
Sutama Plant (now Yamanashi Plant) is established in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture.
The X-ray Research Center is established in Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo.
RC acquires Molecular Structure Corporation in Texas, United States.
RC acquires Osmic, Inc. (now Rigaku Innovative Technologies).
Rigaku USA Inc. merges with Molecular Structure Corporation, changing its name to Rigaku/MSC, Inc. (now Rigaku Americas).
K.K. Rigaku Denki merges with K.K. Rigaku, changing its name to Rigaku Corporation (RC).
Rigaku Innovative Technologies Europe s.r.o. is established in the Czech Republic.
RC merges with K.K. Rigaku Denki Kogyo.
Rigaku Electronics (Beijing) Corporation is established.
Rigaku Applied Technologies, Inc. (now Applied Rigaku Technologies) is established in Texas, United States.
RC acquires Newton Scientific in the United States.
Rigaku Asia and Pacific, Ltd. (now Rigaku Portable Devices Asia Limited) is established in Hong Kong.
Rigaku Europe SE is established in Berlin.
Rigaku Raman Technologies, Inc. (now Rigaku Analytical Devices) is established in California, United States.
Rigaku Americas Holding Company, Inc. (now Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc.) is established in Texas, United States.
Rigaku Polska Sp. z o.o. is established in Poland.
Rigaku Asia Pacific PTE Ltd. is established in Singapore.
RC acquires XwinSys Technology Development Ltd. (now Rigaku Semiconductor Instruments Ltd) in Israel.
RC becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Rigaku Holdings.
RC acquires MILabs B.V. in the Netherlands.
RC merges with Rigaku Mechatronics and Rigaku Service.
RC merges with RC Yamanashi.
Rigaku Shanghai Corporation is established.
Rigaku Corporation Taiwan Branch is established.
Rigaku Holdings Corporation has completed its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.
Completion of the largest-ever manufacturing building at Rigaku’s primary facility in Yamanashi, doubling production capacity.
Opening of Technology Center at the Taiwan subsidiary, incorporated locally in 2025
Celebration of Rigaku’s 75th anniversary.
The Rigaku Group is a solution partner with some 2,000 employees from 9 global operations. With the mission "To Improve Our World by Powering New Perspectives", our network continues to expand as we strive to realize innovation.
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