Research Instruments Corporation

Research Instruments Corporation is a private Rhode Island company developing compact liquid metal target-based X-ray source technologies and X-ray imaging devices for scientific, medical, and industrial use. Its core product platform, LPXSource, is a laser-driven plasma X-ray source designed to outperform conventional X-ray tubes with higher brightness, compact form factor, ultrafast pulsed operation, and low maintenance requirements. The company positions its technology for OEM integration into next-generation analytical instruments and medical imaging systems. Research Instruments has also highlighted phase-contrast and advanced X-ray imaging processing capabilities intended to improve image resolution while reducing radiation dose, including potential applications in mammography and lung imaging. In addition to healthcare applications, it is pursuing industrial inspection uses such as lithium-ion battery quality control and non-destructive testing.