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On August 10, Onto Innovation (NYSE:ONTO) closed its purchase of a 27% minority stake in Rigaku Holdings Corporation for roughly $720 million, buying the shares from Atom Investment, L.P., an affiliate of Carlyle. The deal builds on a collaboration the two companies first announced in April to develop X-ray-based tools for controlling chip manufacturing processes. […]

TOKYO, September 01, 2026--Rigaku Corporation, a global solutions partner in X-ray analytical systems and a group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation (Headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; President and CEO: Jun Kawakami; "Rigaku"), today announced the launch of the CT Lab HR160, a high-resolution X-ray computed tomography (CT) system for battery, semiconductor devices, electronic components, and advanced materials analysis. The system is developed in collaboration with Excillum AB, the global sourc

HSINCHU, Taiwan, August 31, 2026--Rigaku will showcase advanced X-ray metrology and inspection solutions for advanced logic, HBM and advanced packaging at SEMICON Taiwan 2026.

TOKYO, August 28, 2026--Rigaku Corporation, a group company of Rigaku Holdings and a global solutions partner for X-ray analytical systems (Head Office: Akishima, Tokyo; President and CEO: Jun Kawakami; "Rigaku"), and Tohoku University (Sendai, Miyagi; President: Teiji Tominaga; "Tohoku University") have established the Rigaku-Tohoku University Co-Creation Research Institute for X-ray Metrology: Beyond The Limits (the "Institute") at Tohoku University on August 1, 2026. The Institute will advanc

ONTO's $720M Rigaku stake adds X-ray process control to its portfolio, targeting a roughly $1B market as chip structures grow more complex.

TOKYO, July 08, 2026--Rigaku Corporation, a global solution partner in X-ray analytical systems and a group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Kawakami; "Rigaku"), has opened the Rigaku Solutions Center Osaka (RSC-Osaka) at its Osaka Plant. The new facility centralizes and expands practical training for field service engineers supporting semiconductor metrology systems, strengthening Rigaku's global service capabilities.

TOKYO, June 09, 2026--Rigaku Corporation, a global solution partner in X-ray analytical systems and a group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; CEO: Jun Kawakami; "Rigaku"), announced that the results of a joint research project conducted with Shionogi & Co., Ltd., JEOL Ltd., and Meiji Pharmaceutical University have been published in Crystal Growth & Design, a world-renowned international journal in the field of crystallography.

Onto is expanding through acquisitions and partnerships, adding X-ray, metrology and inspection technologies to boost growth and future revenues.

Onto Innovation (NYSE:ONTO) is committing $710 million for a 27% stake in Rigaku Holdings as part of a new partnership in semiconductor metrology. The company is raising $1.3 billion through a convertible note offering to help fund the Rigaku investment and related initiatives. Management links these moves to plans for next generation hybrid metrology tools and expanded use of AI in chip manufacturing. Onto Innovation supplies process control and inspection tools that sit at the heart of...

Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:ONTO) is one of the top tech stocks in billionaire Ken Fisher’s portfolio. On May 6, analysts at Needham reiterated a Buy rating on Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:ONTO) and increased the price target to $330 from $320. The positive stance and price target hike are in response to the company delivering quarterly […]

Onto Innovation (NYSE:ONTO) formed a partnership with Rigaku Holdings focused on next-generation X-ray process control for semiconductors. As part of the partnership, Onto Innovation agreed to acquire a substantial minority equity stake in Rigaku Holdings. The company reported record quarterly revenue alongside strong international demand, with Japan highlighted as a key growth driver. Onto Innovation, which provides process control and inspection equipment for semiconductor manufacturing,...

Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:ONTO) is one of the 12 Best Photonics Stocks to Buy Now. On April 21, 2026, Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:ONTO) expanded its strategic relationship with Rigaku Holdings for better next-generation semiconductor process control. According to the company, increasing design complexity and advanced packaging “is creating an increase in reliance on novel and […]

Onto Innovation recently reported first‑quarter 2026 results with revenue rising to US$291.95 million but net income falling to US$33.75 million, while earnings per share declined versus a year earlier despite beating analyst expectations. The company also announced plans to purchase a 27% stake in Rigaku Holdings to combine X‑ray and optical metrology for advanced AI chip packaging and inspection applications. Now we’ll examine how Onto Innovation’s stronger‑than‑expected quarter and Rigaku...

Onto Innovation (NYSE:ONTO) has announced a new alliance with Rigaku Holdings that includes a significant minority equity investment. The partnership focuses on advancing hybrid metrology solutions for next generation semiconductor manufacturing, particularly in logic and memory. The companies plan coordinated development of intellectual property and a joint go to market approach for advanced chip production tools. For investors tracking NYSE:ONTO, this move comes with the shares at...

If you are wondering whether Rigaku Holdings is attractively priced after its recent run, you are not alone. This article is built to help you size up what you are actually paying for. The stock most recently closed at ¥1,953, with returns of 3.8% over 7 days, 64.3% over 30 days, 56.5% year to date and 82.6% over the past year. This naturally raises questions about how much future upside or risk is now reflected in the price. Recent coverage around Rigaku has focused on keeping investors...