Latest developments, recognitions, and milestones from across the CI Tech group.
International recognition for excellence in holographic technology and optical engineering.
Combustión Ingenieros S.A.S. recognized at the "Actors of the Science, Technology and Innovation System" event by Colciencias for R&D+i contributions.
IHMA Excellence in Holography Award
Received the Excellence in Holography award from the International Hologram Manufacturers Association for two consecutive years, 2015–2016.
IHMA Honorable Mention — Warsaw
The IHMA awarded the Honorable Mention for "Deep South American Lament" at the Holography Excellence Award in Warsaw, Poland.
IHMA Best Origination & Best of the Year
"Colombian Ethnic Children" — four multi-resolution holograms representing Colombian ethnic minorities — won Best Origination and Best of the Year at IHMA Istanbul.
Our presence at industry conferences, academic events, and collaborative initiatives.
Presented holography and digital manufacturing developments at Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar, showcasing the Firefly® Research Edition for high-resolution hologram recording.
International Year of Light Lecture
Dr. Viviana Agudelo presented "Optical Lithography: From Integrated Circuits to Holograms" at the Banco de la República's Luis Ángel Arango Library.
CI Photonics introduces Firefly Neo, a compact system for creating security holograms and optically variable devices, with a layer-based design workflow and browser-based exposure control.
Colombian Imaging Technologies participated in the Partnering in Business with Germany programme and activities connected to Hannover Messe 2026, strengthening international connections in photonics, diffractive optics, microfabrication and system integration.
R&D Director Ricardo Amézquita Orozco received recognition from Universidad Nacional de Colombia for leadership in scientific development and holographic innovation.
Presented holography and digital manufacturing developments at Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar, showcasing the Firefly® Research Edition for high-resolution hologram recording.
Holographic volume installation "Hologramas Generativos" by artist Diego Aguilar, exhibited in the SLAM Latin American art-technology network. Reflection holograms made in our laboratories.
R&D Director Ricardo Amézquita Orozco recognized by Revista Dinero magazine for leadership in holographic technology and optical innovation.
Combustión Ingenieros S.A.S. recognized at the "Actors of the Science, Technology and Innovation System" event by Colciencias for R&D+i contributions.
Received the Excellence in Holography award from the International Hologram Manufacturers Association for two consecutive years, 2015–2016.
The IHMA awarded the Honorable Mention for "Deep South American Lament" at the Holography Excellence Award in Warsaw, Poland.
Dr. Viviana Agudelo presented "Optical Lithography: From Integrated Circuits to Holograms" at the Banco de la República's Luis Ángel Arango Library.
Featured in Portafolio Magazine as a leading Colombian company in holographic technology development and innovation.
Covered by the Universidad Nacional de Colombia news agency following the IHMA award at the Istanbul, Turkey holography conference.
"Colombian Ethnic Children" — four multi-resolution holograms representing Colombian ethnic minorities — won Best Origination and Best of the Year at IHMA Istanbul.
