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SmartLab Multipurpose X-ray Diffractometer Precision, Flexibility, and Control for Advanced XRD Applications

Multipurpose X-ray Diffractometer (XRD): SmartLab

The Rigaku SmartLab, powered by SmartLab Studio II software, is a versatile X-ray diffractometer designed for researchers who value precise control over complex measurements. Its modular design and intuitive software empower you to configure and automate your own experimental procedures, ensuring high-quality data across a wide range of applications.

  • Comprehensive measurement capabilities: Supports powder diffraction, thin film analysis, grazing incidence diffraction, reflectivity, high-resolution rocking curves, reciprocal space mapping, residual stress measurements, pole figure/texture analysis, micro diffraction, pair distribution function analysis, 2D SAXS/WAXS, in-situ, and operando measurements.

  • Automatic optics alignment: The system automatically fine-tunes all X-ray optical components to ensure optimal performance for every configuration. A detailed alignment report is generated for data management and traceability. You never have to wonder if the optics were perfectly aligned.

  • User-defined automation: With SmartLab Studio II software, you can create and automate custom measurement and analysis protocols, maintaining full control over experimental parameters while automating complex processes to save you time.

  • Modular hardware configuration: Easily switch between different measurement setups with a variety of optics and attachments. All components are sensed, preventing operator errors.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Meets MHRA and EMA guidelines, as well as CFR Part 11, GMP, and ASTM E975 standards.

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Applications

The SmartLab can be configured for a wide variety of measurements in minutes.

  • Powder diffraction, phase identification, quantitative analysis, Rietveld analysis
  • Thin film grazing incidence diffraction
  • Reflectivity
  • High-resolution rocking curve and reciprocal space map measurements
  • Residual stress measurements
  • Pole figure/texture measurements
  • Micro diffraction
  • Pair distribution function analysis
  • 2D SAXS/WAXS
  • In-situ measurements
  • Operando measurements

See why users love the SmartLab

What our customers are saying about their user experiences

  • I'd strongly recommend the system: it truly is easy to get to grips with, even for a non-specialist. The software guidance and simple hardware fittings are a game-changer for hands-on use.
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    Joseph Wright
    University of East Anglia
  • Big advantage of SmartLab is in simple and rapid change between individual diffractometer configurations followed by automated and reliable optics and sample alignments. This possibility together with high photon flux of rotating anode source significantly increased the throughput of our laboratory, increased the number of measured samples together with the high quality of measured data.
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    Milan Dopita
    Charles University
  • The big advantages of the instrument are especially the in-plane arm, allowing for non-coplanar X-ray diffraction measurements without tilting the sample, and easy procedures for X-ray optics exchange and realignment.
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    Ondřej Caha
    Masarykova univerzita

SmartLab application examples