Rigaku Establishes Technology Center in Taiwan to Strengthen R&D and Customer Support
Rigaku Holdings Corporation, headquartered in Akishima, Tokyo, and led by CEO Jun Kawakami, has announced the establishment of Rigaku Technology Taiwan Co., Ltd. (RTTW), a new group company in Taiwan, in 2025. Within RTTW, the Rigaku Technology Center Taiwan (RTC-TW) began full-scale operations in October 2025. This strategic expansion underscores Rigaku’s commitment to serving customers in Chinese-speaking East Asia and strengthening its position as a global leader in analytical and measurement technologies.
RTTW has taken over the functions previously handled by the Rigaku Taiwan Branch (RCTW), which was established in 2024. With RTTW serving as Rigaku’s regional base, the company aims to enhance customer support, accelerate innovation, and promote sustainable growth across Taiwan and the broader East Asian region. By integrating research and development, engineering, and customer engagement within one facility, Rigaku is poised to respond more rapidly to industry needs while providing tailored solutions to its diverse customer base.
Rigaku Technology Center Taiwan (RTC-TW)
RTC-TW serves as the engineering and innovation hub of RTTW. The center is designed to facilitate research and development, product demonstrations, training, and joint development initiatives with local partners and customers. A key feature of RTC-TW is a clean room that replicates actual production environments, enabling customers and Rigaku engineers to perform realistic testing and analysis of products and processes.
In addition to the clean room, the facility includes demonstration areas where customers can observe Rigaku’s technologies in action, as well as spaces dedicated to technical training. These areas are intended to foster collaboration, enabling local teams to provide high-quality engineering support and rapid problem-solving. By operating in close proximity to Taiwan’s leading semiconductor manufacturers, scientific institutions, and research organizations, RTC-TW enhances Rigaku’s ability to deliver solutions tailored to regional industry needs in semiconductors, materials science, and life sciences.
Core Fields of Support
RTC-TW’s operations cover three main domains: semiconductors, material characterization, and life sciences.
- Semiconductor Measurement
The center provides comprehensive analytical support for semiconductor manufacturers, including:- Thickness, composition, and crystallinity measurements
- Total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) for ultra-thin films
- X-ray topography to visualize crystal defects and stress
- Critical dimension (CD) measurements to ensure manufacturing precision
- Stress and distortion analysis for wafers and devices
- Package inspection to validate the integrity of semiconductor assemblies
- Evaluation of Material Characteristics
In addition to semiconductor analysis, RTC-TW provides a broad array of material characterization capabilities:- X-ray diffraction (XRD) to determine crystal structure and phase composition
- X-ray fluorescence (XRF) for elemental analysis of solids and powders
- 3D computed tomography (3DCT) imaging to visualize internal structures and defects
- Life Sciences
RTC-TW also extends Rigaku’s capabilities into the life sciences sector, providing:- Biomolecular structure analysis, aiding in the determination of protein and nucleic acid structures
- Drug development support, including preclinical research and compound characterization
Leadership Perspectives
Sam Chao, President of RTTW, emphasized the strategic importance of the new center:
“Taiwan is home to some of the world’s most advanced semiconductor manufacturers and scientific institutions. The establishment of RTTW and launch of RTC-TW reflect Rigaku’s deep and lasting commitment to Taiwan. Together, they form a foundation for faster response, deeper collaboration, and more agile innovation across semiconductors, materials science, and life sciences.”
Chao highlighted that having an engineering and R&D presence in Taiwan allows Rigaku to work closely with customers and partners in one of the most technologically advanced regions in the world. The local team’s expertise ensures that clients receive timely support, tailored solutions, and direct access to Rigaku’s global resources.
Kiyoshi Ogata, Senior Executive Vice President and Product Division General Manager at Rigaku, added:
“As the pace of innovation accelerates, the importance of working side by side with our customers has never been greater. In particular, we will drive the application of new technologies and the advancement of analytical solutions through collaboration with customers in next-generation logic and advanced packaging. This center allows our teams to operate in proximity to Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem, while remaining tightly connected to Rigaku’s global R&D and manufacturing resources in Japan.”
Ogata emphasized that RTC-TW strengthens Rigaku’s ability to rapidly implement new technologies, provide real-time customer support, and accelerate the commercialization of innovative solutions. By integrating regional and global expertise, Rigaku can address complex technical challenges while maintaining high standards of service and quality.
Strategic Impact
The establishment of RTC-TW and RTTW represents a significant step in Rigaku’s regional strategy. Taiwan is a global hub for semiconductor manufacturing, materials research, and life sciences innovation. By situating its technology center in Taiwan, Rigaku positions itself to respond quickly to market demands, foster close collaboration with leading technology companies, and contribute to the region’s technological advancement.
The facility’s ability to replicate real-world production environments ensures that new products and analytical methods can be tested rigorously before implementation, reducing risk and improving performance outcomes. The combination of local presence and global connectivity allows Rigaku to deliver timely solutions while leveraging the company’s extensive experience in analytical instrumentation and technology development.
Conclusion
With the launch of Rigaku Technology Center Taiwan, Rigaku reinforces its commitment to supporting innovation in semiconductors, materials, and life sciences in East Asia. RTTW and RTC-TW enable the company to provide high-quality, rapid engineering support, foster collaborative development, and accelerate technological advancement. By integrating R&D, training, demonstrations, and customer support in a single facility, Rigaku strengthens its ability to serve regional customers while remaining aligned with global R&D and manufacturing capabilities.
The establishment of RTC-TW marks an important milestone in Rigaku’s ongoing mission to drive innovation, enhance customer engagement, and promote sustainable growth in the rapidly evolving technology landscape of Taiwan and beyond.
