MELBOURNE, Australia—Atomos announced today that it is acquiring Flanders Scientific (FSI), a global provider of professional reference monitoring. Atomos says the acquisition reinforces its “long-term commitment to precision monitoring across the entire production pipeline, from on-camera capture through to final color grading and delivery.”

The company added that acquiring Flanders Scientific will add expertise in color science and reference display technology with Atomos’ global reach, product innovation, and connected ecosystem and that it can now “deliver a more complete and integrated monitoring solution for filmmakers, broadcasters, and content creators worldwide.”

Atomos already has a broad monitoring portfolio spanning 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. In addition, 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 postproduction and final delivery, the company said.

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 that professionals rely on, Atomos said.

“We are incredibly proud to welcome the Flanders Scientific team into Atomos,” said Peter Barber, Atomos CEO. “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," Barber added. "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.”

Bram Desmet, Chief Executive Officer of Flanders Scientific, said joining Atomos “is a significant, and exciting, moment for Flanders Scientific.”

“FSI was built on the simple premise that professionals responsible for image fidelity deserve tools they can trust,” Desmet said. “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.”

Both brands will be represented on their respective booths at the 2026 NAB Show. April 18-22 in Las Vegas. Atomos is in Central Hall, booth # C4731, while Flanders Scientific is in North Hall, booth # N1827—although there will be product cross-pollination across the two locations, Atomos said.

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.—I remember the moment well—I was color restoring a classic motion picture when I paused to get a cup of coffee. My junior colorist, who was new to the business, asked me, “what if there was a fire and you could only grab one thing in your color suite. What would you save?”

No hesitation. I pointed to my Flanders CM250 grading monitor. “Why that?” he asked. “Why not something else, like the control surface?” “Because,” I answered, “my grading monitor is the heart of what I do. And this one is gold.”

The CM250 is a 24.5-inch multiformat OLED grading monitorPROVEN TRACK RECORD
For years I have only worked on, and with, Flanders Scientific grading monitors. My long association with Flanders began when I apprenticed as a colorist in a shop that used a Flanders LM-2461W. The senior colorist who taught me the craft explained that he trusted Flanders because of its color critical evaluation. It had great uniformity for virtually any signal format and also had a wide gamut 10-bit panel and the best white uniformity and off-axis performance.

The senior taught me to grade using scopes, then reference the grade with the grading monitor, and finally, confirm with my eyes. If any of those three is out of sync, he used to tell me, your color will be off. That’s how critical a grading monitor is to any color suite.

We colorists are a breed apart. We love what we do because it’s our passion. And of course, we enjoy our toys: the software apps, control panels, scopes, and so on. It’s all necessary to help us make the projects we work on look the best they can be.

But the grading monitor? For me, it’s mission critical.

When I finally became senior colorist I had an opportunity to recommend the LM-2461W to my new employer. In fact, I helped build the color suite around the monitor.

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The LM-2461W is no longer in production, so when we built a second color suite I called a few of my fellow colorists who suggested I take a look at the Flanders CM240. It has many of the broadcast basics we have come to depend on: a Blue Only mode, monochrome mode, markers, safety areas, H/V delay, and tally lights. But it was the Flanders tradition of color accuracy that sold me; my eyes were convinced.

When it came time to start my own color grading business I talked at length with the Flanders team. There was only one choice. The CM250, the flagship monitor in the CM series, is a 24.5-inch multiformat OLED with lots of advanced features including 16 selectable scopes, focus assist, timecode display, and more. The monitor’s live side-by-side viewing is killer and is accessible from any input and across mixed formats.

It is stated quite prominently on my Website why I trust Flanders Scientific: nothing but the best will do.

My business motto is six words: color correction, color grading, color perfect. That might as well describe the quality, dependability, and tradition of Flanders Scientific.

Flanders is a name I trust. And have for years.

Jim Wicks is a recognized and well-respected colorist. His work is seen in movies, on Blu-ray, television, and the web. Jim can be contacted atjim@jimwicks.com.

For more information, visitwww.flandersscientific.comor call 678-835-4934.