News & Announcements

Latest developments, recognitions, and milestones from across the CI Tech group.

Awards & Recognition

International recognition for excellence in holographic technology and optical engineering.

2018

Colciencias R&D Recognition

Combustión Ingenieros S.A.S. recognized at the "Actors of the Science, Technology and Innovation System" event by Colciencias for R&D+i contributions.

2016

IHMA Excellence in Holography Award

Received the Excellence in Holography award from the International Hologram Manufacturers Association for two consecutive years, 2015–2016.

2016

IHMA Honorable Mention — Warsaw

The IHMA awarded the Honorable Mention for "Deep South American Lament" at the Holography Excellence Award in Warsaw, Poland.

2014

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.

Events & Conferences

Our presence at industry conferences, academic events, and collaborative initiatives.

2024

ENO-CANCOA 2024 Congress

Presented holography and digital manufacturing developments at Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar, showcasing the Firefly® Research Edition for high-resolution hologram recording.

2015

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.

Timeline

NewsSeptember 1, 2025

Universidad Nacional Distinction

R&D Director Ricardo Amézquita Orozco received recognition from Universidad Nacional de Colombia for leadership in scientific development and holographic innovation.

UN Recognition 2025
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EventJune 1, 2024

ENO-CANCOA 2024 Congress

Presented holography and digital manufacturing developments at Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar, showcasing the Firefly® Research Edition for high-resolution hologram recording.

ENO-CANCOA 2024 presentation
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NewsMarch 1, 2021

SLAM Holographic Art Installation

Holographic volume installation "Hologramas Generativos" by artist Diego Aguilar, exhibited in the SLAM Latin American art-technology network. Reflection holograms made in our laboratories.

SLAM holographic volume installation
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PressJanuary 1, 2019

Revista Dinero — Innovation Leader

R&D Director Ricardo Amézquita Orozco recognized by Revista Dinero magazine for leadership in holographic technology and optical innovation.

Revista Dinero feature
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AwardJanuary 1, 2018

Colciencias R&D Recognition

Combustión Ingenieros S.A.S. recognized at the "Actors of the Science, Technology and Innovation System" event by Colciencias for R&D+i contributions.

Colciencias recognition award
AwardSeptember 1, 2016

IHMA Excellence in Holography Award

Received the Excellence in Holography award from the International Hologram Manufacturers Association for two consecutive years, 2015–2016.

IHMA Excellence in Holography award
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AwardApril 1, 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 Warsaw 2016 honorable mention
EventJune 1, 2015

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.

International Year of Light lecture
PressJanuary 1, 2015

Universidad Nacional News Coverage

Covered by the Universidad Nacional de Colombia news agency following the IHMA award at the Istanbul, Turkey holography conference.

Universidad Nacional news coverage
AwardDecember 1, 2014

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.

IHMA Istanbul 2014 Best of the Year award