At Mapsi Photonics, headquartered in Cornellà de Llobregat, we are thrilled to announce our recent recognition at the Cornellà Business Innovation Awards. These prestigious awards spotlight the most innovative and technological initiatives that have emerged in the Barcelona metropolitan area over the past five years.
Organized by the Cornellà Business Center and the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (AMB), the awards ceremony was graced by the presence of distinguished figures such as Montserrat Ballarín, Vice President of the Social and Economic Development Area of the AMB, and Antonio Balmón, Executive Vice President of the AMB and Mayor of Cornellà de Llobregat.
Their emphasis on the innovation ecosystem fostered by businesses in the Barcelona metropolitan area resonates deeply with our commitment to sustainable, efficient, and creative innovation.
Over a hundred companies participated in the rigorous application process, which commenced in May. The call targeted individuals or legal entities active in business between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2021, with headquarters in any municipality of the Barcelona metropolitan area. Applicants were required to showcase innovative and/or technological initiatives in the product or service commercialization phase.
In the fiercely competitive category of best business initiative in the industry sector, Mapsi Photonics emerged victorious. Our specialization in manufacturing optical filters for gas detection and process monitoring at high temperatures has set us apart. Utilizing macroporous silicon, our process offers simplicity, cleanliness, and cost-effectiveness compared to current technology, as it avoids the use of contaminating materials.
Mapsi Photonics remains steadfast in our focus on the infrared detection market, with industrial, environmental, and medical applications driving our innovation forward. This accolade underscores our dedication to pioneering advancements that make a meaningful impact.
