High Throughput Screening & Ligand Capabilities Transition from Solvias to Umicore Precious Metals Chemistry
Umicore Precious Metals Chemistry (Umicore PMC) is expanding its offering by adding specialty ligands and high throughput screening (HTS) services to its competencies.
Strengthening our portfolio by adding screening and ligand chemistry
During 2026, HTS and ligand manufacturing services will be gradually introduced into Umicore PMC’s offering. Relevant, associated equipment, procedures, and technical knowhow was acquired from Solvias.
Extended offering
- High Throughput Screening workflows, tools, and methodologies
- Relevant analytical and automation equipment
- Know‑how related to ligand preparation, application, and development
- Foundation data to accelerate screening processes and deliver tailored solutions
- Screening, ligand and catalyst library
These additions strengthen Umicore PMC’s position as a leading partner for homogeneous catalysis and innovative metal-based chemistry.
Continuity & expertise for our customers
We are proud to take over and continue these technologies and capabilities, ensuring our customers are experiencing deep expertise, service and expanded possibilities. Your projects are in the best possible hands.
Are you a former Solvias HTS & ligand customer?
If your company has customer-specific or project-related data stored at Solvias, we recommend requesting a transfer of your data to Umicore PMC by April 2026.
This ensures that valuable project knowledge, historical screening insights, and technical context can be used by Umicore PMC for future work. A timely data transfer helps us to maintain continuity and to support you effectively. Solvias fully supports this data transfer process and ensures a confidential, trustworthy, and secure handover of your information. Solvias and Umicore PMC will assist you in transferring the relevant data and guarantee that all confidentiality obligations and protection standards are upheld throughout this process.
Our commitment
With deep expertise in catalysis, ligand chemistry, and sustainable precious metal solutions, Umicore PMC remains committed to delivering reliable supply, innovation, and scientific excellence. The integration of the capabilities as described above further strengthens our ability to support your research, screening, and development challenges.
We look forward to supporting customers with enhanced innovation, even greater efficiency, and a broader technology toolbox.
Connect with us
To explore how our expanded capabilities can support your next project or to request an introductory discussion, please reach out to your Umicore PMC contact. Our technical experts are available to discuss your screening needs, project ideas, or future collaboration options.