“X-ray metrology is a fundamental technology that supports a wide range of fields, including semiconductors, materials, and life sciences,” says Daichi Chiba, Director, International Center for Synchrotron Radiation Innovation Smart, Tohoku University (Operations Support Officer, the Institute). “Continued innovation is essential to unlock its full potential. The Institute aims not only to serve as a platform connecting Rigaku’s advanced technical capabilities with Tohoku University’s research infrastructure, including NanoTerasu, but also to create an environment where diverse ideas inspire one another across disciplines, generations, and industry-academia boundaries, generating new ideas and technologies. True to its name, “Beyond The Limits,” we hope to break free from existing frameworks and, together with the next generation of researchers and engineers, shape the future of X-ray metrology technology. We hope this Institute will become a launchpad for innovation that pushes beyond today’s technological limits.”