MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Atomos (www.atomos.com) has acquired Flanders Scientific (www.flandersscientific.com), which specializes in professional reference monitoring. This strategic move reinforces Atomos’ commitment to precision monitoring across the production pipeline, from on-camera capture through to final color grading and delivery.
Atomos already has a broad monitoring portfolio that spans multiple stages of production. This includes on-camera monitoring with the Shinobi range and the Ninja family of monitor-recorders; on-set monitoring with the Sumo range; and rack-mounted solutions for broadcast and corporate workflows with the Shogun AV line. The previously announced Studio Pro line will complement Atomos' growing reference monitoring capabilities later this year.
With the addition of Flanders Scientific, Atomos now spans the full spectrum of monitoring, from on-camera, on-set and live production, through to post production and final delivery. By bringing Flanders Scientific into the Atomos group, the company combines expertise in color science and reference display technology with Atomos’ global reach, product innovation and connected ecosystem. The acquisition positions Atomos to deliver a more complete and integrated monitoring solution for filmmakers, broadcasters and content creators.
Beyond expanding the product portfolio, the acquisition of FSI enables Atomos to immediately support the highest tier of the professional monitoring market. Flanders Scientific monitors are widely approved and relied upon by post houses, broadcasters and major content studios. Achieving this level of qualification and adoption takes years of product development, testing and industry validation. Through this acquisition, Atomos has added a portfolio of products and technology that are already trusted and validated at the highest levels of the industry.
Flanders Scientific will continue to operate as a distinct brand within the Atomos family. There will be no change to its product philosophy, engineering approach or the high standards. At the same time, the acquisition strengthens Atomos’ global support and distribution capabilities. With expanded infrastructure and regional presence, Atomos will be able to better serve customers in markets that have historically been more difficult to reach.
“We are incredibly proud to welcome the Flanders Scientific team into Atomos," says Peter Barber, CEO of Atomos. "They have built a reputation for absolute precision and trust in reference monitoring, and that aligns perfectly with where we are taking the Atomos business. This acquisition strengthens our commitment to monitoring at every level, from on-camera through to final delivery, while also accelerating our ability to support the highest tier of professional production and post production workflows. By combining FSI’s expertise with our global scale and innovation, we are creating something truly unique for the industry. Just as importantly, we are committed to preserving what makes Flanders Scientific special. The brand, the philosophy, and the engineering approach will remain unchanged, while gaining the support and reach of the broader Atomos organization.”
“Joining Atomos is a significant and exciting moment for Flanders Scientific," adds Bram Desmet, CEO of Flanders Scientific. "FSI was built on the simple premise that professionals responsible for image fidelity deserve tools they can trust. That standard has never changed, and it won't. What this partnership gives us is the infrastructure and reach to stand behind that promise for more customers, in more markets, more effectively than we could on our own. I'm excited about what we can deliver together — not just for the broadcast, digital imaging technician, and colorist communities we have always served, but for the broader production world that Atomos reaches every day. The best work FSI has ever done is still ahead of us.”