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Rigaku Conducts Elemental Analysis of a Sample Obtained by NASA of the Asteroid Bennu

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星期四, 五月 9, 2024
Technology, Research, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Hardware, Other Science, Science, ICP-MS, WDXRF, Element, Corporation, Hokkaido University, Silicon, NASA, Partnership, OSIRIS-REx, Spacecraft, Carbon, Oxygen, Analysis, Hayabusa, Rigaku, Multimedia, Hayabusa2, Faculty, Mass spectrometry

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240508939191/en/
    The particles from Bennu are a sample obtained by OSIRIS-Rex, a spacecraft of the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
  • This analysis constitutes the second time Rigaku has been tasked with conducting analysis related to Bennu.
  • On the first occasion, in December 2023, Rigaku measured water and carbon content in a sample from the carbonaceous asteroid using thermoanalysis.
  • The purpose of the analysis was to ascertain the content of major and trace elements including carbon and oxygen in sample.

Rigaku Analytical Devices Awarded Funding for Year 3 of its R&D Contract from the TSA to Enhance Raman Technology for Screening

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星期一, 四月 1, 2024
Technology, Manufacturing, Other Transport, Air, Transport, Security, Other Manufacturing, Other Defense, Defense, Hardware, Chemicals, Plastics, Narcotic, Conventional weapon, Law enforcement, Aviation, Airport, TSA, ARP, Raman, Rigaku, Risk management

Rigaku was originally awarded a firm fixed-price contract in September of 2021, having a one-year base period of performance with two option years for a total funding opportunity of $1.6 million.

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  • Rigaku was originally awarded a firm fixed-price contract in September of 2021, having a one-year base period of performance with two option years for a total funding opportunity of $1.6 million.
  • The TSA Alarm Resolution Program was formed in 2018 when the TSA identified capability gaps in primary screening procedures and the need to evaluate next-generation solutions.
  • By utilizing 1064 nm Raman technology, Rigaku CQL analyzers have the ability to analyze dirty, colored or mixed materials – even through translucent packaging – without fluorescence interference.
  • “The extension of this contract into its third year allows the Rigaku Raman technology continued field data collections to enhance and test the technology,” said Mathew Lynch, President of Rigaku Analytical Devices.

Rigaku to Install XtaLAB Synergy-ED Electron Diffractometer at ICIQ in Spain

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星期五, 十二月 23, 2022
Science, Software, Research, Hardware, Chemicals, Plastics, Technology, Manufacturing, Other Technology, Software, MOF, Peptide, Crystallography, Research, Temperature, Synchrotron light source, Multimedia, Marketing, CofS, JEOL, XRD, Chemistry, Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Fine chemical, Medical device, Rigaku

Rigaku, a leader in developing crystallography solutions, is proud to announce that they will be installing the first XtaLAB Synergy-ED electron diffractometer in Europe at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) after having won a competitive tender.

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  • Rigaku, a leader in developing crystallography solutions, is proud to announce that they will be installing the first XtaLAB Synergy-ED electron diffractometer in Europe at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) after having won a competitive tender.
  • This will be the first customer order of a dedicated electron diffractometer installed outside Japan.
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    The Rigaku XtaLAB Synergy-ED is the world’s first turnkey electron diffractometer.
  • When asked about why the ICIQ team chose the Rigaku XtaLAB Synergy-ED, Dr. Eduardo C. Escudero-Adán, Manager of the Characterization Technologies Department at ICIQ, said, “We have tested the instrument in situ.

Small Animal Imaging (In-Vivo) Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact

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星期四, 十一月 24, 2022
Photon, Single-photon emission computed tomography, Animal, Research report, Disease, Development, Vega, Pathology, Tissue, COVID-19, CT scan, Optical flow, Transducer, Life Technologies, Economy, GDP, Organization, Rigaku, CT, LI-COR Biosciences, Biomarker, PerkinElmer, Growth, General Electric, Acquisition, OECD, Promega, Bruker, PET, Miltenyi Biotec, Area studies, Agilent Technologies, Maternity leave and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Milab, HIV disease progression rates, Medical imaging, Healthcare, New England Biolabs, SPECT

The small animal imaging (in-vivo) market is expected to grow to $3.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%.

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  • The small animal imaging (in-vivo) market is expected to grow to $3.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%.
  • The small animal imaging (in-vivo) market consists of sales of small animal imaging (in-vivo) products by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are used to observe, define, and quantify normal and pathologic processes in living animal organs and tissues non-invasively.
  • Technological advancement is a key trend gaining popularity in the small animal imaging (in-vivo) market.Major companies operating in the small animal imaging (in vivo) market are focused on technological advancement to strengthen their position.
  • The small animal imaging(in-vivo)market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides small animal imaging(in-vivo)market statistics, including small animal imaging(in-vivo)industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a small animal imaging(in-vivo)market share, detailed small animal imaging(in-vivo)market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the small animal imaging(in-vivo)industry.

Rigaku Acquires Life Science Imaging Equipment Manufacturer MILabs

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星期二, 八月 3, 2021
Medicine, Medical physics, Medical imaging, Neuroimaging, Medical specialties, Image processing, Nuclear medicine, Positron emission tomography, Tomography, Single-photon emission computed tomography, Emission computed tomography, Rigaku

Through this acquisition, Rigaku will expand its life sciences modality business globally by combining MILabs' multi-modality businesses, including PET (Positron Emission Tomography), SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography), Optical Imaging, and CT (Computed Tomography) equipment for animals, with Rigaku's original X-ray imaging business for animals.

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  • Through this acquisition, Rigaku will expand its life sciences modality business globally by combining MILabs' multi-modality businesses, including PET (Positron Emission Tomography), SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography), Optical Imaging, and CT (Computed Tomography) equipment for animals, with Rigaku's original X-ray imaging business for animals.
  • Through this acquisition, Rigaku aims to strengthen its pre-clinical imaging business within the life sciences field by incorporating MILabs' radiation imaging and optical imaging technologies, a new initiative for Rigaku, while simultaneously building its existing X-ray imaging business.
  • Rigaku believes that pre-clinical imaging will become increasingly important in the life sciences field.
  • Rigaku will actively enter the life science market and aim to develop this field as one of its core businesses by 2025.

Next-Generation Cartesian Geometry EDXRF Spectrometer Set to Transform XRF Technology

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星期二, 七月 6, 2021
Rigaku, Silicon drift detector, NEX, XRF

The Rigaku NEX CG II pushes the boundaries of EDXRF with its unique close-coupled Cartesian Geometry (CG) optical kernel and various new hardware upgrades.

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  • The Rigaku NEX CG II pushes the boundaries of EDXRF with its unique close-coupled Cartesian Geometry (CG) optical kernel and various new hardware upgrades.
  • With the addition of a high-power X-ray tube, a high-performance large-area silicon drift detector and Rigaku's advanced Fundamental Parameters software, the NEX CG II brings a new level of analytical sensitivity and ease-of-use to XRF technology.
  • For more information about NEX CG II, visit https://rigakuedxrf.com/nex-cg.php
    Applied Rigaku Technologies engineers, manufactures, and distributes Rigaku EDXRF products worldwide.
  • Common warranty plans often do not extend past a year, making this coverage a testament to the overall excellence of Rigaku EDXRF products and services.

Rigaku Names Toshiyuki Ikeda as New President and CEO Succeeding Hikaru Shimura

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星期三, 六月 23, 2021
Rigaku, Companies

TOKYO, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rigaku Corporation ("Rigaku"), Japan's leading manufacturer of X-ray analysis, measurement and testing instruments, announced today that Toshiyuki Ikeda has succeeded Hikaru Shimura as President and CEO of Rigaku.

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  • TOKYO, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rigaku Corporation ("Rigaku"), Japan's leading manufacturer of X-ray analysis, measurement and testing instruments, announced today that Toshiyuki Ikeda has succeeded Hikaru Shimura as President and CEO of Rigaku.
  • Rigaku Holdings Corporation, the holding company created this year for the Rigaku Group companies, also named Mr. Ikeda as President and Group CEO , and Mr. Shimura as Chairman.
  • Toshiyuki Ikeda, President and CEO of Rigaku, commented: "Rigaku celebrates its 70th anniversary this year.
  • Hikaru Shimura, Chairman of Rigaku, commented: "I am delighted that we have started the new management team with Mr. Ikeda as Group CEO.

New Rigaku Handheld LIBS Analyzer Provides High Performance Metal Alloy Analysis

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星期三, 四月 28, 2021
Scientific method, Rigaku, Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, Echelle grating, Spectroscopy, Hires, Science, Methodology

b'WILMINGTON, Mass., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rigaku Analytical Devices, a leading pioneer of handheld spectroscopic analyzers, has announced the launch of the KT-500 - a new, handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) analyzer.

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  • b'WILMINGTON, Mass., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rigaku Analytical Devices, a leading pioneer of handheld spectroscopic analyzers, has announced the launch of the KT-500 - a new, handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) analyzer.
  • The Rigaku KT-500 features the first carbon-capable, miniaturized, high resolution echelle spectrometer, known as HiRES Technology.
  • It represents the next advancement in LIBS technology with the ability to provide identification of elements that were difficult to see with previous generation handheld LIBS analyzers, such as carbon.
  • Because of this, the KT-500 is the solution for addressing all the most common alloy grades used in metal fabrication.

Rigaku Crystallography School Established to Circumvent COVID-19 Restrictions

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星期四, 三月 18, 2021
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In order to fill the void left by the postponement and outright cancelation of in-person schools such as the one run by the American Crystallography Association (ACA), Rigaku has taken a pioneering role establishing an online crystallography school delivered via Zoom.

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  • In order to fill the void left by the postponement and outright cancelation of in-person schools such as the one run by the American Crystallography Association (ACA), Rigaku has taken a pioneering role establishing an online crystallography school delivered via Zoom.
  • The online crystallography school included live lectures, live Q&A sessions and was delivered at scale to large audiences of up to 750 students with diverse backgrounds in June and July of 2020.
  • In fact, attendances were maximized with no registration fees, resulting in over 1400 people learning about crystallography.
  • School organizers Joe Ferrara, Paul Swepston and Fraser White were so pleased with the outcome from the June and July schools that Rigaku held a 5-day Advanced Topics school in December 2020.

Rigaku Corporation Completes Spin-off of Its Vacuum Products Division

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星期四, 三月 11, 2021
Rigaku, Articles, Vacuum, Feedthrough

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- X-ray analytical instrument manufacturer Rigaku Corporation has recently announced that its Rigaku Vacuum Products division has been sold and established as the independent company, Rotary Vacuum Products, Inc., a New Hampshire corporation headquartered in Salem.

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  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- X-ray analytical instrument manufacturer Rigaku Corporation has recently announced that its Rigaku Vacuum Products division has been sold and established as the independent company, Rotary Vacuum Products, Inc., a New Hampshire corporation headquartered in Salem.
  • Rigaku Vacuum Products supplied "magnetic seals" - vacuum rotary feedthroughs with magnetic fluid - for modern vacuum systems and other process systems.
  • Former Vice President and General Manager of Rigaku Vacuum Products David Mahoney led the management buyout of the division, whereby Rotary Vacuum Products has purchased the assets and hired the employees of Rigaku Vacuum Products, and now operates separately from the Rigaku organization.
  • Rigaku magnetic seal units will continue to be manufactured and supplied to the Asia Pacific region by Rigaku Mechatronics Co., Ltd. , which is under the Rigaku Group.