Wavecontrol Marks the 20th Anniversary of the SMRF Project with an Institutional Visit to its Facilites
The Secretary for Telecommunications and Digital Transformation of the Government of Catalonia, Albert Tort, and representatives from CTTI and IMBIT visit Wavecontrol to learn first-hand about the evolution of the radiofrequency monitoring system.
Barcelona, May 21, 2026 — Wavecontrol hosted today an institutional visit at its headquarters to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the SMRF (Radiofrequency Monitoring System) project, an initiative launched in 2005 by the Secretariat for Telecommunications and Digital Transformation of the Government of Catalonia and implemented by the Centre for Telecommunications and Information Technologies (CTTI) together with Wavecontrol.
The SMRF project was launched at a time of growing concern and public protests over the proliferation of mobile phone antennas. Since then, it has proven to be a highly effective tool for supervision and transparency. It enables continuous monitoring of electromagnetic field exposure across Catalonia, ensures compliance with established safety limits, and provides public access to measurement data, thereby facilitating the development of telecommunications infrastructure.
During the event, the Secretary for Telecommunications and Digital Transformation, Albert Tort, accompanied by the Managing Director of CTTI, Demetri Rico, the Managing Director of the Barcelona Institute of Innovation and Technology (IMBIT), Emili Rubió, along with members of their respective teams, visited Wavecontrol’s facilities to gain first-hand insight into how the equipment forming part of the SMRF network is developed, manufactured, and calibrated, as well as other technological solutions offered by the company.
The day began with a presentation on the trajectory of the SMRF project, followed by a tour of the areas of Production, R&D, and LabCal, Wavecontrol’s laboratory accredited under ISO/IEC 17025, where both design and validation testing, as well as accredited calibrations, are carried out. The visit highlighted Wavecontrol’s commitment to research and development, a key factor in the continuous improvement of the solutions supporting the SMRF project.
“This project was instrumental in Wavecontrol’s early years; it allowed us to grow technologically alongside our institutions and enabled us to export this model to many other countries,” said Ernest Cid, CEO of Wavecontrol. “Celebrating its 20th anniversary with all stakeholders is a way to recognize the importance of collaboration in developing reliable and transparent monitoring solutions.”
The representatives of the Government of Catalonia stated that “these 20 years are also an example of how companies, projects, and everything around them, including people, are shaped, grow, and consolidate through innovation and the pursuit of excellence. The foundations established by this project have enabled progress over these two decades and outline a path parallel to the technological evolution of our country.” They also emphasized that “protecting citizens, building trust, and committing to transparency have been, and will continue to be, fundamental values of public action in telecommunications, digital transformation, and environmental quality and quality of life.”
The visit concluded with a brief recognition ceremony and the presentation of custom commemorative plaques to the institutions that have made this initiative possible over the past 20 years.
About the SMRF project
The Radiofrequency Monitoring System (SMRF) is a network of measurement points distributed across all regions of Catalonia, enabling continuous monitoring of electromagnetic field exposure levels. It is a pioneering project in Spain and a benchmark in transparency and public information on radiofrequency emissions.
About Wavecontrol
Wavecontrol is a company specializing in the development of professional solutions for measuring and monitoring electromagnetic fields. Founded in 1997 and with an international presence, its activity focuses on occupational and public safety, measurement quality, and technological innovation applied to public, industrial, scientific, and telecommunications environments.
