In 1938 is funded the Materials Research Institute of the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Engineering School. The primary objective was performing technology and knowledge  transfer to the Chilean market.

Given the good support and management, in 1947 the institute becomes into the Direccion de Investigacion Cientifica y Tecnologica de la Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (Direction of Scientific and Technological Research of the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile), D.I.C.T.U.C.

In our history, DICTUC S.A. contribution to the country has been significant in 4 areas:

• Specialized Engineering consultancy and Project development for the industry

• Product certification

• Technical training and process improvement

• Business incubation and business development