Holography Made Accessible for Security, Design, and Industry
Combustión Ingenieros S.A.S. is a Colombian company founded in 1983, initially dedicated to project engineering. In 1998 the company entered hologram production, marking the beginning of the fight against product and document counterfeiting — and the birth of the CIHOLOGRAMAS brand.
Since then, Combustión Ingenieros has developed proprietary machinery and equipment for holographic matrix fabrication, establishing itself as a pioneer in holographic origination in Latin America.
Recognized by the IOTA, formerly the IHMA (International Hologram Manufacturers Association) for excellence in holographic design and manufacturing — and invited to join the IHMA Board of Directors in 2024 — the company upholds high standards of professional ethics, corporate responsibility, and customer service. A dedicated research team of physicists and engineers continuously advances the state of the art in optical security and holographic design.
The full product catalog covers:
- security holograms and authentication labels
- traceability and serialization solutions
- artistic and decorative holographic designs
In 2019, Colombian Imaging Technologies S.A.S. (CITech) was established in Bogotá's Free Trade Zone as the international parent company of the group. Under the CITech brand architecture, CI Hologramas, CI Photonics, and CI Labs operate as the specialized commercial and technological divisions — bringing over 40 years of Colombian engineering to global markets.
Our History
Combustión Ingenieros S.A.S. is founded in Colombia, initially dedicated to project engineering and industrial technological development.
The company begins hologram production, marking the start of the fight against product and document counterfeiting in Colombia. The CIHOLOGRAMAS brand is established.
Combustión Ingenieros develops proprietary machinery and equipment for holographic matrix fabrication, positioning itself as a pioneer in holographic origination in Latin America.
Combustión Ingenieros is invited to join the IHMA Board of Directors — international recognition of the company's contributions to holographic science, professional ethics, and industry leadership.
IHMA Honorable Mention awarded for the holographic art piece "Deep South American Lament" — international recognition of creative and technical excellence.
Colombian Imaging Technologies S.A.S. (CITech) is established in Bogotá's Free Trade Zone as the international parent company of the group, with a mandate to commercialize holographic products, photonics technology, and advanced optical solutions worldwide.
Under the CITech parent brand, CI Hologramas, CI Photonics, and CI Labs operate as specialized divisions — covering holographic products, photonics technology R&D, and laboratory services — backed by 40+ years of engineering from Combustión Ingenieros S.A.S.
Our Role in the Market
CI Hologramas has been instrumental in opening and developing the holography market in Colombia, introducing technologies that were previously only accessible through international suppliers.
By combining local production capabilities with advanced photonic engineering, we have enabled:
- the adoption of holographic security labels in national industries
- the integration of optical authentication technologies in regional supply chains
- the development of custom holographic designs for brands and creative industries
Our mission is to make holography not only a high-security technology, but also a practical and accessible tool for companies seeking to protect and elevate their products.
Technology & Manufacturing
All CI Hologramas products are developed using Firefly® lithography technology, an advanced holographic microfabrication platform engineered in-house by the Colombian Imaging Technologies Group.
This technology enables the creation of:
- high-precision diffractive microstructures
- optical variable devices (OVDs)
- security and artistic holographic elements
The same technological foundation supports both industrial-scale security holography and high-end artistic holography, allowing us to deliver products with exceptional visual quality and reliability.
Recognition & Awards
Holograms produced using Firefly® lithography technology have received international recognition at the IHMA Excellence in Holography Awards — one of the most prestigious competitions in the global holography industry.
These recognitions validate CI Hologramas' technical precision, creative quality, and its position as a reference in holographic production in Latin America.
Facilities
CI Hologramas operates within a 700+ m² integrated facility located in Bogotá's Free Trade Zone, enabling efficient global operations and competitive logistics advantages.
Manufacturing & Replication
- holographic label production lines
- Firefly® lithographic replication
- industrial lamination and converting
Optical Engineering
- hologram origination and mastering
- optical variable device (OVD) development
- nickel electroforming and tooling
Electronics & Mechanics
- precision mechanics and CNC machining
- electronic systems design and prototyping
- in-house tooling and maintenance
Design & Quality
- graphic design and artwork preparation
- quality control and inspection
- logistics within the Bogotá Free Trade Zone
This integrated environment allows us to control the entire production chain, from concept to final holographic product.
Team
CI Hologramas is supported by a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and designers, combining expertise in optics, electronics, and manufacturing.
The organization includes specialists in:
- physical optics and holography
- electronic and mechanical engineering
- production and operations
This combination of scientific and industrial expertise enables the development of high-quality, scalable holographic products.
Our Work
A selection of security, traceability, and artistic holographic products produced at CI Hologramas.
Contact CI Hologramas
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