Frontiers a new
symbol for our Future

When you set out on a journey, there's always a point of departure.

At Comecer, one of those starting points was drawn with ruler and pencil on a sheet of technical paper. The year was 1975. From a sketch, an idea, a need – to protect those working with radioactive materials began our path into the world of isolators and hot cells. For those unfamiliar, hot cells are highly shielded and controlled environments that prevent operators from any direct contact with hazardous radiation, enabling the safe handling of nuclear materials such as spent fuel or radioactive waste.

Even back then, in our very first year, Comecer placed the health and safety of healthcare professionals and nuclear technicians at the core of its mission. Hot cells were used to analyze irradiated materials, inspect spent fuel, conduct nuclear safety research, and manage radioactive waste. All of this took place in protected spaces, enclosed by thick lead walls, where operators could work safely using remote manipulators.

In the original 1975 design (as shown in the image), a special attention to safety is already evident: the lower section of the cell was specifically designed to collect contaminated waste, minimizing any risk of exposure. A simple yet remarkably innovative solution for the time.

Today, 50 years later, Comecer’s hot cells are far more advanced equipped with automation, smart sensors, and robotic systems.

Comecer’s shielded isolators and hot cells are now used in nuclear medicine departments of hospitals, radiopharmacies, and radiochemistry laboratories. They play a vital role in the production of radiopharmaceuticals, in compliance with GMP guidelines, and are employed for research, handling, fractionation, and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals in both hospital and research settings. Operators who prepare doses for radiotherapy must never be exposed to the radiation emitted by radioactive isotopes that’s why our cells are built with proper lead shielding. The internal work area is lined with 316L stainless steel, but can also be customized using materials such as Stainless steel (316L) with acid-proof coating, Plexiglas, or Polypropylene (PP) to suit specific needs.

Times change and for the better but our philosophy remains the same: protecting people always comes first.
This image, then, is not just a technical drawing. It's the symbol of a commitment that has always guided us and still does today.

Frontiers is the word that best embodies the spirit of our time.

We chose it as the guiding theme of our 50th anniversary not to celebrate the past, but to honor the future.

For Comecer, Frontiers is more than just a concept; it’s a true manifesto. It represents our ability to grow, innovate, and push boundaries. It is the driving force behind our mission to expand the frontiers of regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and pharmaceutical process safety.

Pushing beyond our limits means offering new hope to those we strive to protect: healthcare professionals, technicians, and patients. Frontiers is the perfect synthesis of our history.

We look ahead with pride, not fear-confident in our ability to reach and surpass every horizon. It’s about challenges, vision, and believing in our capabilities. As we move toward the future we envision, we remain grounded in our roots. Our connection to the land where we grew up fuels our research and inspires us to give back to the community that shaped us. But frontiers are not just scientific and technological.

Every step we take is guided by ethics, because we believe that innovation and responsibility must go hand in hand.

This year, Frontiers will be at the heart of our communication, telling the story of our past, present, and future-through our people, our technology, and our expertise.