- " To Improve Our World by Powering New Perspectives"
- This reflects Rigaku's commitment to driving innovation by leveraging its unique ability to visualize what is invisible to the naked eye. It underscores the company's dedication to contributing to the enhancement of humanity on a global scale.
1951 ~ 1980
1951
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.
1952
RC develops a rotating anticathode X-ray generator.
1954
RC develops auto-recording X-ray analyzer.

1957
RC develops auto-recording thermal analyzer.
1960
Haijima Plant (now Tokyo Plant) is established in Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo.

1961
Rigaku Denki Kogyo K.K. (now Rigaku Corporation (Osaka)) is established in Takatsuki, Osaka.

1971
Rigaku USA (now Rigaku Americas Corporation) is established in Massachusetts, United States.
1975
Rigaku Distribution Service Center (now Rigaku Logistics Corporation) is established in Nishitama-gun, Tokyo.
1978
Nippon Instruments Corporation is established in Bunkyo City, Tokyo.
RC develops the RU-1500, a high-power X-ray generator.
1980
Rigaku Mizuho Seisakusho (now RC) is established in Nishitama-gun, Tokyo.
1981 ~ 2000
1983
Rigaku Service Corporation (now RC) is established in Takatsuki, Osaka.
1986
K.K. Rigaku (now RC) is established in Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo.
1989
Rigaku Mechatronics (now RC) is established in Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo.
1990
Sutama Plant (now Yamanashi Plant) is established in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture.

1992
The X-ray Research Center is established in Matsubaracho, Akishima, Tokyo.
1996
RC acquires Molecular Structure Corporation in Texas, United States.
2000
RC acquires Osmic, Inc. (now Rigaku Innovative Technologies).

2001 ~ 2020
2001
Rigaku USA Inc. merges with Molecular Structure Corporation, changing its name to Rigaku/MSC, Inc. (now Rigaku Americas).

2004
K.K. Rigaku Denki merges with K.K. Rigaku, changing its name to Rigaku Corporation (RC).
2008
Rigaku Innovative Technologies Europe s.r.o. is established in the Czech Republic.
RC merges with K.K. Rigaku Denki Kogyo.
2009
Rigaku Electronics (Beijing) Corporation is established.
Rigaku Applied Technologies, Inc. (now Applied Rigaku Technologies) is established in Texas, United States.

2010
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.
2011
Rigaku Raman Technologies, Inc. (now Rigaku Analytical Devices) is established in California, United States.

2014
Rigaku Americas Holding Company, Inc. (now Rigaku Americas Holding, Inc.) is established in Texas, United States.
2015
Rigaku Polska Sp. z o.o. is established in Poland.
2016
Rigaku Asia Pacific PTE Ltd. is established in Singapore.
2019
RC acquires XwinSys Technology Development Ltd. (now Rigaku Semiconductor Instruments Ltd) in Israel.
2021 ~
2021
RC becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Rigaku Holdings.
RC acquires MILabs B.V. in the Netherlands.

2022
RC merges with Rigaku Mechatronics and Rigaku Service.
RC merges with RC Yamanashi.
2023
Rigaku Shanghai Corporation is established.
2024
Rigaku Corporation Taiwan Branch is established.
Rigaku Holdings Corporation has completed its listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market.
2025
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

2026
Celebration of Rigaku’s 75th anniversary.

