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Establishment of the “Rigaku–Tohoku University X-ray Measurement Co-Creation Research Institute Beyond The Limits”

Rigaku and Tohoku University established a joint research institute at Tohoku University to conduct research and development into X-ray measurement technologies and train the next generation of specialists, and began joint research. The institute will operate for 3 years from 1 August 2026, with an extension to be considered based on the results.

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Rigaku–Tohoku University X-ray Measurement Co-Creation Research Institute Beyond The Limits
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)

Semiconductors, electronic materials, functional materials, nondestructive evaluation of materials and structures, X-ray measurement and data analysis, and human-resource development

Launch date1 August 2026 (establishment and start of joint research; actual)
Relationship between the counterparty and the company
Rigaku Holdings Corporation268A
Relationship with the Company

Rigaku Corporation and Tohoku University are conducting joint research. Rigaku Corporation, a group company of Rigaku Holdings, is the party to the joint research.

CounterpartyNational University Corporation Tohoku University

Location: Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture; President: Tominaga Teiji (冨永悌二). Tohoku University has the next-generation synchrotron radiation facility NanoTerasu on its campus and strengths in information science.

Location (as indicated in this announcement)

Within National University Corporation Tohoku University

3-year establishment period (1 August 2026–31 July 2029)

In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.

Announced details
ItemDetails
Names of Products / Services CoveredRigaku–Tohoku University X-ray Measurement Co-Creation Research Institute Beyond The Limits
CounterpartyNational University Corporation Tohoku University
Counterparty overviewLocation: Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture; President: Tominaga Teiji (冨永悌二). Tohoku University has the next-generation synchrotron radiation facility NanoTerasu on its campus and strengths in information science.
Relationship with the CompanyRigaku Corporation and Tohoku University are conducting joint research. Rigaku Corporation, a group company of Rigaku Holdings, is the party to the joint research.
Launch date1 August 2026 (establishment and start of joint research; actual)
Applicable areaSemiconductors, electronic materials, functional materials, nondestructive evaluation of materials and structures, X-ray measurement and data analysis, and human-resource development
LocationWithin National University Corporation Tohoku University
Location scale3-year establishment period (1 August 2026–31 July 2029)
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Contract ValueOffering priceContract DateAward/certification nameAwarding / certifying bodyRegistration number and expiry dateQuantitative EffectsUsage historyImpact on Business PerformanceSource

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To address measurement challenges arising from the miniaturization, multilayering and use of multiple materials in semiconductors, develop new measurement methods including soft X-ray techniques, and train specialized personnel.

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