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1993
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The Optical Engineering Research Group (GREO) receives the Quality Research Group (GRQ) accreditation from the Generalitat de Catalunya. This accreditation will later evolve into the current SGR label that will be successively renewed until today. In the coming years, GREO will become the seed of CD6. |
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1994
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INDO and ESSILOR International team up with GREO to develop a new laser polishing technique for glass molds to manufacture ophthalmic lenses. The optical metrology needs of this project were the origin of the research line in this field started by Professor Ferran Laguarta. |
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1995
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The Departments of Optics and Optometry, Systems Engineering, Automation and Industrial Informatics, Electronic Engineering and Applied Physics promote the creation of a new R&D center at the Terrassa Campus in the field of sensors. |
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1996
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The Governing Council of UPC approves the creation of the Specific Research Center CD6. Professor Jaume Pujol becomes its first director.
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1997
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The CD6 takes part in the construction of the Gran Telescopio de Canarias (GRANTECAN) with the development of an interferometer for the calibration of the position of the 36 segments of the telescope's primary mirror. Most of the center's researchers participated in this project.
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1999
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Core Media Technologies, the first CD6 start-up led by Professor Josep Arasa, is created. This company will later create Interactive Sports Systems with the participation of the F.C. Barcelona Foundation as a shareholder. The company was devoted to the introduction of advanced vision, image processing and visualization systems, to allow real-time analysis of the position of the players, the ball and the referees in football matches.
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2000
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Professor Ferran Laguarta receives the Guillem Catà award from the College and Association of Industrial Engineers of Catalonia.
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2001
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CD6 moves to the Vapor Sala building on the Terrassa Campus where it will have 1800m2 for laboratories, workshops, prototype rooms, library, etc. The move enables a new management system to be put in place and focus activity on research, technology transfer and entrepreneurship.
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2001
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Visiometrics S.L. is established. Leaded by Professor Jaume Pujol, the company will be dedicated to the development and commercialization of new ophthalmological instrumentation based on the measurement of the optical quality of the eye using the double-pass technique.
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2001
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Sensofar-Tech S.L. is established. Leaded by Professor Ferran Laguarta and created along with Roger Artigas and the German company ATOS GmbH, Sensofar-Tech S.L. is devoted to the development and commercialization of optical metrology systems.
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2002
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CD6 joins the IT Network of the Generalitat de Catalunya, which subsequently evolves towards the TECNIO accreditation. This accreditation certifies the center's ability to effectively transfer technology, the quality of the center's interaction with the industrial environment and also the internal management system.
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2003
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Simulacions Óptiques S.L. (SnellOptics) is established. Leaded by Professor Josep Arasa, the aim of the company is to provide optical engineering services in the industrialization phases during new product development.
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2004
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Development of the CD6 Intranet begins. One of the key elements for the future of the centre, which will allow the management of a large volume of projects with minimal staff support.
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2004
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Cristina Cadevall, Roger Artigas and Ferran Laguarta receive the Photonics Circle of Excellence Award for the PLµ optical profilometer, which combines optical profilometry and interferometry.
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2006
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Professor Ferran Laguarta receives the Narcís Monturiol Medal for Scientific and Technological Merit.
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2007
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CD6's income exceeds one million euros for the first time.
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2008
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CD6's management system is ISO9001 certified.
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2008
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MicroPaP S.L. is established. Promoted by professor Jesús Caum and Fermin Alarcón, the company's activity is focused on the development and commercialization of electronics boards for advanced motor control.
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2009
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In 2007 ACCIÓ, the Catalan Agency for Competitiveness, commissioned CD6 to prepare a feasibility study for the creation of a cluster in optics and photonics in Catalonia. The project got financial support from ACCIÓ, the Terrassa City Townhall and the Spanish Ministry of Industry. CD6 hired the specialized consultancy firm Cluster Development, and the project led to the creation of the Southern European Cluster in Optics and Photonics (Secpho) in 2009. The cluster, initially integrated by the companies FICOSA, INDRA, HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS, LAMP, MONOCROM, EASY LASER, RADIANTIS and SENSOFAR-TECH, has become an international reference evolving to a Deep-Tech supercluster.
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2009
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CD6 receives TECNIO accreditation.
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2010
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After 14 years leading the CD6, Professor Jaume Pujol resigns in his position of Director. Professor Santiago Royo replaces him as CD6 Director.
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2010
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Vincent Suc and Santiago Royo receive the First Prize in the III Intellectual Property Contest 2010 of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
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2011
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Professor Josep Arasa is appointed Senior Member of SPIE for his contributions to optics and photonics in the fields of education and industrial development.
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2011
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CD6 joins the Centre d’Innovació i Tecnologia of UPC.
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2012
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Obstech S.L. is established. Leaded by professor Santiago Royo and located in the Atacama desert (Chile), the company commercializes remote observatories control technology along with related remote services.
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2013
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Terrassa City Council and CD6 start the feasibility study to create an incubator for photonic companies in Terrassa
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2014
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Sensofar Medical S.L. is established. Leaded by Professor Ferran Laguarta, the company provides state-of-the-art technology for the inspection of implantable medical devices and components, as well as leading-edge solutions for R&D worldwide.
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2015
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DAVALOR Salud established a joint venture with the CD6 Visual Optics research group led by Professor Jaume Pujol, to create an R+D center on the Terrassa campus. The center's objective is to develop advanced instrumentation in the field of optometry.
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2016
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Beamagine S.L. is established. The company led by professor Santiago Royo aims to develop advanced electro-optical sensors that include 3D LIDAR imaging, fused with other image sensors. Specifically dedicated to autonomous vehicles, robotics, security applications, among other markets.
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2017
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Professor Santiago Royo is appointed SPIE Senior Member.
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2017
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HALMA Group acquires 100% of Visiometrics shares in a 18M€ investment.
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2018
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CD6 joins the European project ACTPHAST4.0, that will be later completed with the ACTPHAST4R project. Both projects will merge in 2021 to create PhotonHub Europe, the European platform that supports innovation in photonics.
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2018
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The Generalitat of Catalunya grants financial support within the framework of the Territorial Competitive Specialization Program (PECT). The project, led by Terrassa City Council, enables CD6 to establish a permanent photonics business incubator program.
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2019
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The PICEO project, led by the researcher Carles Pizarro, is a finalist in the EARTO Innovation Awards. The PICEO project proposes a new microinjection technique for the encapsulation of integrated photonic circuits with optical functionality using thermoplastic materials.
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2020
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MAPSI Photonics joins the CD6 photonics business incubator program. MAPSI Photonics develops and commercializes new optical filters based on a disruptive technology using macroporous Silicon. MAPSI Photonics addresses the infrared sensing market, specifically gas detection, thermal vision and biodetection, which requires reliable, durable, accurate and easy user-friendly detection in both common and harsh environments.
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2020
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INMERSIA COMPUTERS joins the CD6 photonics business incubator program. Inmersia was born with the vision of opening a new computational era, based on more sustainable and human centered technologies. The company's first development is the Inmersia Lens, a new pair of smart glasses that will entail the next disruptive change thanks to technologies like Extended Realities, Artificial Intelligence or 5G connectivity.
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2021
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A 750k€ financial aid is granted to CD6 by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation. The grant allows CD6 to acquire high-end scientific equipment for the Radiometry & Photometry lab and for the Optical Metrology lab. This equipment is also used in technology transfer projects to private companies.
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2022
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IDOM and CD6 win the international tender for the design and development of the Local Coherencer, the calibration system for the primary mirror of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT).
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2023
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SLIMOp Space S.L. joins the CD6 photonics business incubation program. SLIMOp Space is an innovative company focused on Earth observation technology by developing high-resolution, ultralight, low-cost, fast-deliverable, rapidly deployable and scalable orbital telescopes.
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2023
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CD6's income exceeds two million euros for the first time.
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2024
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CD6 new website is published
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