In memory of Professor Richard Neutze

It is with great sadness that we received the news that Professor Richard Neutze passed away on 28 April 2026.  Richard played a pivotal role in the development and success of MAX IV over many years. As a scientific pioneer in structural biology using X-rays, he was one of the driving forces behind establishing the scientific case

Highlights

Drone image of MAX IV from above, surrounded by green landscape and the horizon.

A record year for research at MAX IV

MAX IV is making significant societal contributions in terms of record-high scientific productivity. In 2023, the number of publications increased by 51% compared to the previous year, and the number of unique users increased by 31%. Moreover, the number of proposals submitted in the most recent Open Call was higher than ever.

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Conceptual design for three potential new beamlines developed with WISE

After successfully bringing the first 16 funded beamlines into operation, we now look into the future. In collaboration with the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE), funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and together with the scientific community, MAX IV will develop the conceptual designs for three potential new materials science beamlines.