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Rigaku’s X-ray technology wins a special award at the Regional Invention Awards for the fourth consecutive year

Two inventions relating to Rigaku's X-ray analysis and inspection technologies for semiconductors received a Special Award and an Invention Encouragement Award at the Regional Invention Awards. This was the fourth consecutive year that the company received a Special Award.

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Announced details

X-ray fluorescence semiconductor analyzerIn-line X-ray inspection system for semiconductor thin filmsWDA3650WaferX 310XTRAIA XD-3300
Applicable field (uses covered by this announcement)
Semiconductor quality controlManufacturing processes for advanced semiconductorsIndustrial and research analysisElectronic materialsBatteryEnvironment and EnergyLife Sciences
What the company reported numerically
Quantitative Effects

The substrate is rotated 360 degrees, and at least 3 angles suitable for analysis are selected. X-rays are focused onto microscopic regions on the order of 50 micrometres.

Usage history

The company continues to grow together with customers in 136 countries and regions (whether this is a point-in-time figure or cumulative is Not disclosed).

Relationship between the counterparty and the company
Rigaku Holdings Corporation268A
Relationship with the Company

The Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation sponsored the awards, and inventions by Rigaku Corporation, a group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation, received the awards. Capital and personnel relationships are Not disclosed.

CounterpartyJapan Institute of Invention and Innovation

A public interest incorporated association that conducts the Regional Invention Awards sponsored by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation. Other details, including its location, representative, capital and year established, are Not disclosed.

Award/certification name

FY2026 Regional Invention Awards, Osaka Governor's Award (Special Award)

Kanto Regional Invention Awards, Invention Encouragement Award

Awarding / certifying body

Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation

Registration number and expiry date

Patent No. 4914514

Patent No. 6864888

Location (as indicated in this announcement)

Akishima, Tokyo (Rigaku Corporation headquarters)

More than 2,000 employees worldwide, customers in 136 countries and regions, and overseas sales of approximately 70%
Impact on Business Performance

The impact of the awards on revenue and profit is Not disclosed. The company explains that the technologies contribute to semiconductor quality control, quality stabilization and improved yields.

The company does not address Contract Value / Offering price.

Source (materials cited by the company)

FY2026 Regional Invention Awards sponsored by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation

Announced details
ItemDetails
Names of Products / Services CoveredX-ray fluorescence semiconductor analyzer, In-line X-ray inspection system for semiconductor thin films, WDA3650, WaferX 310, XTRAIA XD-3300
CounterpartyJapan Institute of Invention and Innovation
Counterparty overviewA public interest incorporated association that conducts the Regional Invention Awards sponsored by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation. Other details, including its location, representative, capital and year established, are Not disclosed.
Relationship with the CompanyThe Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation sponsored the awards, and inventions by Rigaku Corporation, a group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation, received the awards. Capital and personnel relationships are Not disclosed.
Applicable areaSemiconductor quality control, Manufacturing processes for advanced semiconductors, Industrial and research analysis, Electronic materials, Battery, Environment and Energy, Life Sciences
Award/certification nameFY2026 Regional Invention Awards, Osaka Governor's Award (Special Award), Kanto Regional Invention Awards, Invention Encouragement Award
Awarding / certifying bodyJapan Institute of Invention and Innovation
Registration number and expiry datePatent No. 4914514, Patent No. 6864888
LocationAkishima, Tokyo (Rigaku Corporation headquarters)
Location scaleMore than 2,000 employees worldwide, customers in 136 countries and regions, and overseas sales of approximately 70%
Quantitative EffectsThe substrate is rotated 360 degrees, and at least 3 angles suitable for analysis are selected. X-rays are focused onto microscopic regions on the order of 50 micrometres.
Usage historyThe company continues to grow together with customers in 136 countries and regions (whether this is a point-in-time figure or cumulative is Not disclosed).
Impact on Business PerformanceThe impact of the awards on revenue and profit is Not disclosed. The company explains that the technologies contribute to semiconductor quality control, quality stabilization and improved yields.
SourceFY2026 Regional Invention Awards sponsored by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation
Items this document does not state (4)
Contract ValueOffering priceContract DateLaunch date

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The reasons the company gives

The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.

The company explains that the award-winning technologies accurately analyze and evaluate the thickness and component concentrations, composition and crystallinity of thin films on semiconductor substrates, contributing to semiconductor quality control, quality stabilization and improved yields. The awards were presented in recognition at the Regional Invention Awards sponsored by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation.

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