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Business unit / dept.: Electro-Optic Materials
Information on the end of 2023 from the Electroplating division
The year 2023 is slowly coming to an end. We would like to look back with you and also inform you about our break in operations.
Germanium
Did you know that this Umicore metalloid went to Mars? Yes, germanium substrates form the basis of space solar cells due to their energy conversion efficiency. The first two Mars Exploration Rovers and most satellites use germanium cells to power the devices with solar energy. On the 26th of November 2018, NASA reported that the InSight robot had...
Nico Reitz
We move people – Nico Reitz by interview For many of us, the topic of energy has only really come to the fore since the energy crisis. Nico, on the other hand, has been dealing with it for many years and gives us an insight into his work at Umicore. „For me, working at Umicore means contributing to a sustainable future and making a positive...
Intergenerational diversity brings innovation in many ways
A multigenerational workforce offers a lot of added value as people and their talent are Umicore’s greatest asset for long-term success.
Umicore launches the world's widest range of fully recycled precious metals
Under the brand name Nexyclus™, we offer the world's most comprehensive range of fully recycled precious metals for precious metal plating.
Materials
Optionally inhibitor additive allows up to 15% gold savings
By the use of AURUNA® Inhibitor 2 in electrolytic gold electrolytes like AURUNA® 8100 and AURUNA® 8400, we offer you now the opportunity of a reduction of gold use. The additive allows a greatly reduced galvanic deposition in the run-off area of selectively coated connectors especially in high-speed systems. AURUNA® Inhibitor 2 is not...
Sustainability Governance
The supervisory board plays a crucial role in in overseeing Umicore’s sustainability agenda with a dedicated sustainability committee.
Minor metals
Indium (In) Indium was named after the blue-indigo color in its spectrum. The metal is not found in its native state, but is associated with lead and zinc in many ores. In the form of indium-tin-oxide (ITO), over 70% of indium consumption goes to transparent conductive coatings used in flat panel displays such as LCD-televisions, smart...
Mission
Our business: precious metals and recycling Firmly rooted in our flexible and global business structure, we process a wide range of complex precious metals-bearing materials. We are a global leader in our field because we never cease to pinpoint the needs of our customers. We work according to your expectations by using innovative technology in...
Materials 2030 Manifesto
Umicore joined forces with other organizations to build a European advanced materials ecosystem for the transition towards a green and digital economy.
Uniqueness is our talent
At Umicore, different colleagues speak different languages and sign language couldn’t be the exception. Meet our colleague Edson from Guarulhos, Brazil.