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About Monocrom
We design and manufacture diode lasers
Our story began more than 30 years ago in Vilanova i la Geltrú, a coastal town near Barcelona.
At Monocrom, we develop and manufacture smart laser diodes that drive key industry sectors. Our purpose: to connect people, ideas, and technology to foster innovation and address major global challenges.
Our commitment to excellence has placed us at the forefront of photonics manufacturing. Today, companies worldwide trust our technology to achieve breakthroughs, backed by OEM diode laser components and systems of unmatched innovation and versatility.
We bring innovation and competitiveness to photonics. We turn ideas into light.
- Cutting-edge research.
- 100% adaptable laser solutions.
- We support you throughout the entire process: from design to integrating the laser into your system.
- Global presence.
- Extensive distribution network.
- Fast response times.
Monocrom History
Foundation
1993
1993
Two local companies; REMSA & MONOKROM, set out together to a curious laser development: a golf stick with a laser pointer for the practice of the swing movement in golf. 5000 units are manufactured and sold in USA. A new laser company is born under the name of MONOCROM.
1995
Monocrom develops its first mountings with micrometric precision: an optic fiber fault detector for Telefonica, the Spanish leader in telecommunications. The product has a huge success and is approved to be officially used in Telefonicas’ systems.
1997
Monocrom launches to the market its range finder laser devices. Mounted on robotic vehicles , the range finders are used in nuclear centrals to measure the distance of objects with radioactivity.
1999
The company proves an innovative way of mounting diode bars without soldering. The unique CLAMPING technology is able to improve considerably laser performance and solve the non-desired “smile effect”. Patented and kept for exclusive use of the company, nowadays, Monocroms’ lasers are the only ones that benefit of its advantages.
2000
First pumping heads released to the market. The Cathedral of Valencia is one of the many buildings and monuments where the PHs are used for wall and painting restoration.
2003
The launch of the multipath resonator, a single mode diode-pumped solid state laser marks a milestone in Monocrom’s trajectory. The company has grown and its products obtain international recognition. The multipath resonator soon becomes one of Monocrom’s bestsellers.
2004
The company moves to its new facillities in Vilanova i la Geltrú, not far from the old factory. Nowadays Monocrom is still located there.
2005
Monocrom faces its biggest challenge in space with the ESA ExoMars 2020 project, established to investigate vestiges of life on Mars. Monocrom is in charge of the development of a green diode-pumped solid state laser which has to satisfy very strict requirements to meet both space mission and scientific needs.
2007
Monocrom makes great strides in ophthalmology: its ultra short pulse green laser for degenerated macular treatment is considered one of the most important advantages in eye surgery from the last years. Thanks to its optimum performance the laser treats suc-cessfully damaged eye area while inducing minimum harm to the healthy tissue, thus fastening patient’s recovery.
2009
After setting higher standards for its lasers Monocrom gets active in the defense and military Industry providing laser solutions for an array of applications.
2012
Monocrom develops an innovative solution for pumping applications based on a new internal distribution of the optical elements inside the cavity. The innovation permits a higher uniformity of the gain profile at high pumping power while keeping a compact form factor.
2015
After showing steady annual growth of 60%, Monocrom establishes new sales offices very close to the main factory in Vilanova i la Geltru. The moves comes as part of the effort of the company to solidify the sales activity and improve customer service.
2016
Product testing is automatized to assure precision and quality standards. The new PAL system is based on accuracy in repetitiveness
2023
Celebration of our 30 years as a company in the Laser & Photonics industry!
2025
Expansion of our facilities, adding 300 m² of high-precision cleanrooms and a new 160 m² R&D laboratory to accelerate the development of cutting-edge laser solutions.
2026
Ablon Launch: Nanosecond DPSS Laser.
A culture of excellence.
We are passionate about innovation, curiosity, and the constant pursuit of new horizons.
Mission
Making the world a better place.
It’s a pillar of our purpose and a passion of our employees. We go beyond products and services, connecting our customers to the broader meaning of what we do and why it matters.
Vision
Committed to excellence.
Since 1996, our vision has been to establish ourselves as world leaders in the semiconductor laser industry, offering high-quality laser diode systems and custom laser solutions.
Values
Our community.
Everything we do revolves around our customers. These words are written on our walls, and our leaders repeat them constantly.
Our team
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors brings together more than 30 years of experience in the photonics industry, combining strategic vision with deep technical expertise in diode laser technology. Their leadership drives Monocrom’s growth and upholds our commitment to innovation, quality, and close customer relationships
Delfí López
Carles Romaní
Carles Oriach
Ferran Ruiz
Jose Antonio Ramos
Gemma Safont
Francisco Ruiz
Monika Luppens
Carlos Pacho
Thomas Klos
Jaroslav Kodz
Our facilities
Production
Clean room area
Our production facilities include clean rooms (ISO 8 and ISO 5 certified) dedicated to manufacturing our laser diodes and DPSS lasers under optimal cleanliness conditions. This allows our laser products to maximize their performance and lifespan.
Chemical laboratory
In our chemical laboratory we carry out most of the treatments required in our production process: from simple surface cleaning to the most complex coatings that improve the conductivity of our high-power laser diode bar stacks.
Machinery fleet
A wide range of in-house machinery allows us to carry out any manufacturing process at Monocrom. This speeds up prototyping and pre-series production, reducing time-to-market for our customers. Having our own machinery also supports the continuous improvement of our laser products.
R&D
Optical laboratory
Our R&D facilities include an independent ISO 8 class area with ISO 5 flow cabinets, equipped with state-of-the-art instruments for developing new concepts and products. This ensures that production and R&D can work closely together without interfering with one another.
Operations
We outsource certain processes and services for serial production and for medium- and large-scale production runs.
However, we work with certified partners who are coordinated and supervised by Monocrom.
We're looking for talent!
At Monocrom we need different types of profiles to join our team. Our roles offer room for individual initiative in an exciting, supportive environment where we learn and grow. We encourage flexibility, creativity, and a drive to improve, and we inspire our people to dream big and love what they do. We believe there’s great satisfaction in working on something we’re passionate about.
If you’re interested in joining our team, send us your CV and we’ll get in touch with you.
