# Cresset: Make the molecules that matter > Cresset's computational chemistry solutions help accelerate drug discovery, enabling researchers to make the molecules that matter Generated by Yoast SEO v28.7, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Why Cresset](https://cresset-group.com/about/why-cresset/): Digital Molecular Discovery Solutions - [Global locations \& distributors](https://cresset-group.com/about/global-locations-distributors/): Cresset solutions are available through our direct territories or distribution network - [Privacy Notice](https://cresset-group.com/privacy/) - [Digital molecular discovery solutions](https://cresset-group.com/software/): Powered by science\. Enriched by AI\. Trusted by you\. - [Robust science for results you can rely on](https://cresset-group.com/science/our-science/): Driving forward simulation science for molecular discovery - [Discovery Services](https://cresset-group.com/software/discovery-services/): Your trusted partner for digital molecular discovery - [AI Technologies](https://cresset-group.com/science/ai-technologies/): Combining AI with trusted physics\-based methods to advance molecular discovery - [Responsible business](https://cresset-group.com/about/responsible-business/): Cresset is a responsible business\. We are a secure provider, trusted by our customers, from biotechs, to large pharma\. ## Posts - [Meet the new Cresset\! Designed in partnership with our customers](https://cresset-group.com/news/meet-the-new-cresset/) - [Cresset Newsletter October 2025](https://cresset-group.com/news/cresset-newsletter-october-2025/) - [Cresset Newsletter December 2025](https://cresset-group.com/news/cresset-newsletter-december-2025/) - [AI unlocks unparalleled efficiency gains in Flare™ V11, Cresset’s leading software solution for digital molecular discovery](https://cresset-group.com/news/ai-unlocks-unparalleled-efficiency-gains-in-flare-v11-cressets-leading-software-solution-for-digital-molecular-discovery-2/) - [End of Year Message 2025](https://cresset-group.com/news/end-of-year-message-2025/) ## Applications - [Protein analysis](https://cresset-group.com/application/protein-analysis/): Maximize the information from your crystal structure, molecular dynamics and pocket detection - [Compound idea generation](https://cresset-group.com/application/compound-idea-generation/) - [Virtual Screening](https://cresset-group.com/application/virtual-screening/): Find new chemical series faster and reduce the cost of wet screening - [SAR Analysis](https://cresset-group.com/application/sar-analysis/): Summarize complex Structure\-Activity Relationship in 3D and 2D - [Molecular Dynamics Simulations](https://cresset-group.com/application/molecular-simulation/): Study the conformational changes of proteins and assess the stability of protein\-ligand complexes ## Cresset Timeline sections - [2009](https://cresset-group.com/cresset-timeline-sec/2009/): Bioisostere - [2022](https://cresset-group.com/cresset-timeline-sec/ignite/): Ignite - [2026](https://cresset-group.com/cresset-timeline-sec/2026/): Cresset - [2025](https://cresset-group.com/cresset-timeline-sec/2025/): Ai - [2024](https://cresset-group.com/cresset-timeline-sec/2024/): Flare ## Events - [Next\-Generation AI Tools for Molecular Discovery: Flare™ V13 Unveiled](https://cresset-group.com/event/next-generation-ai-tools-for-molecular-discovery-flare-v13-unveiled/): Join us on 11 November for an in\-depth look at the latest innovations in Flare™ V13 featuring AI\-driven molecular design, advanced 3D similarity technology, and enhanced FEP calculations \- enabling researchers to make smarter design decisions earlier in the drug discovery process\. - [Crick Antibiotic Discovery Symposium 2026](https://cresset-group.com/event/crick-antibiotic-discovery-symposium-2026/): Cresset will be at the The Francis Crick Institute for the Antibiotic Discovery Symposium\. - [19th German Conference on Cheminformatics \(GCC 2026\)](https://cresset-group.com/event/19th-german-conference-on-cheminformatics-gcc-2026/) - [25th EuroQSAR](https://cresset-group.com/event/25th-euroqsar/): We're exhibiting at this year's EuroQSAR\. Pass by the stand to speak to the team and learn more about how Cresset computational and AI drug discovery solutions can help you accelerate your projects\. - [AI in Drug Discovery Xchange](https://cresset-group.com/event/ai-in-drug-discovery-xchange/): Cresset is sponsor of the next Ai in Drug Discovery Xchange in San Francisco\. Don't miss the chance to meet the team and attend our round table on lead generation and optimization\. ## Methods - [Combinatorial Virtual Screening](https://cresset-group.com/method/combinatorial-virtual-screening/): Fast 3D screening of ultra\-large combinatorial chemical spaces - [Activity Miner™](https://cresset-group.com/method/activity-miner/): Find and understand activity and selectivity cliffs in your SAR - [Water Replacement](https://cresset-group.com/method/water-replacement/): Pick up additional ligand\-protein interactions by displacing crystallographic waters - [Scaffold Hopping](https://cresset-group.com/method/scaffold-hopping/): Find novel cores and scaffolds for your molecule discovery projects - [R\-Group replacement](https://cresset-group.com/method/r-group-replacement/): Find novel, biologically relevant R\-Groups for your molecules with Spark and Spark AI ## Science Resources - [Reviewing the Crystal Structures of Ternary Complexes Formed by Heterobifunctional Degraders](https://cresset-group.com/science-resource/article/reviewing-the-crystal-structures-of-ternary-complexes-formed-by-heterobifunctional-degraders/): We assess the biological relevance of deposited crystal structures of ternary Complexes formed by heterobifunctional degraders - [Flare™ V13 released: Discover better molecules faster with AI\-powered new molecule generation and R\-group exploration in 3D](https://cresset-group.com/science-resource/article/flare-v13-discover-better-molecules-faster-with-ai-powered-new-molecule-generation/): We are excited to announce the release of Flare V13, which brings a powerful new set of AI tools to the platform plus enhancements to Relative FEP\. - [Cresset launches Flare AI Client, enabling scientists to use company\-approved AI providers directly within Flare](https://cresset-group.com/science-resource/article/cresset-launches-flare-ai-client/): Scientists can now connect company\-approved AI providers such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot directly to Flare\. - [XEDFF4: a modern virtual\-site force field powered by physics and deep\-learning](https://cresset-group.com/science-resource/poster/xedff4-a-modern-virtual-site-force-field-powered-by-physics-and-deep-learning/) - [ACS Fall 2026 in Chicago](https://cresset-group.com/science-resource/blog/acs-fall-2026-in-chicago/): From cutting\-edge research to first disclosures, Stuart Lang shares a snapshot of current advancements from his attendance at ACS Fall in Chicago earlier this month\. ## Support Resources - [Updating the Cresset KNIME nodes \(5\.1 or earlier\)]() - [Updating the Cresset KNIME nodes]() - [Cresset Python Extensions for Flare]() - [Cresset Engine Broker V3\.5\.1]() - [License file locations]() ## Categories - [News Article](https://cresset-group.com/news/category/news/) - [Case study](https://cresset-group.com/news/category/case-study/) - [Article](https://cresset-group.com/news/category/article/) - [Publication](https://cresset-group.com/news/category/publication/) - [Citation](https://cresset-group.com/news/category/citation/) ## Tags - [Discovery Services](https://cresset-group.com/news/tag/discovery-services/) - [Targeted Protein Degradation](https://cresset-group.com/news/tag/targeted-protein-degradation/) - [PROTACS](https://cresset-group.com/news/tag/protacs/) - [Degrader linkers](https://cresset-group.com/news/tag/degrader-linkers/) - [Target Validation](https://cresset-group.com/news/tag/target-validation/) ## Applications filters - [Compound idea generation](https://cresset-group.com/news/application-filter/compound-idea-generation/) - [AI/ML](https://cresset-group.com/news/application-filter/ai-ml/) - [Binding affinity prediction](https://cresset-group.com/news/application-filter/binding-affinity-prediction/) - [SAR Analysis](https://cresset-group.com/news/application-filter/sar-analysis/) - [Ligand Editing, Alignment and Analysis](https://cresset-group.com/news/application-filter/ligand-editing-alignment-and-analysis/) ## Discovery Phases - [Hit Discovery](https://cresset-group.com/news/discovery-phase/hit-discovery/) - [Target Validation](https://cresset-group.com/news/discovery-phase/target-validation/) - [Lead Optimization](https://cresset-group.com/news/discovery-phase/lead-optimization/) - [Hit to Lead](https://cresset-group.com/news/discovery-phase/hit-to-lead/) ## Method filters - [Free Energy Perturbation \(FEP\)](https://cresset-group.com/news/method-filter/free-energy-perturbation-fep/) - [Protein\-Ligand Docking](https://cresset-group.com/news/method-filter/protein-ligand-docking/) - [QSAR Models](https://cresset-group.com/news/method-filter/qsar-models/) - [Electrostatic Complementarity](https://cresset-group.com/news/method-filter/electrostatic-complementarity/) - [Molecular Dynamics](https://cresset-group.com/news/method-filter/molecular-dynamics/) ## Page Templates - [Landing page with header image](https://cresset-group.com/news/page-template/landing-page-with-header-image/) - [Software page with header image](https://cresset-group.com/news/page-template/software-page-with-header-image/) - [Discovery Phase Page](https://cresset-group.com/news/page-template/discovery-phase-page/) ## Solutions - [Flare](https://cresset-group.com/news/solution/flare/) - [Spark](https://cresset-group.com/news/solution/spark/) - [Blaze](https://cresset-group.com/news/solution/blaze/) - [Flare FEP](https://cresset-group.com/news/solution/flare-fep/) - [Discovery Services](https://cresset-group.com/news/solution/discovery-services/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://cresset-group.com/sitemap_index.xml)