Mission and vision

Atik’s culture has evolved from the very early days of the business' two founders setting out to design their own camera range following their own frustrating search for astronomical imaging equipment. Having grown the business rapidly, what has remained consistent is the commitment to quality, innovation, ambition and expertise. The business embraces change, is responsive to market trends and continuously invests and develops its highly skilled teams. Clear career paths are defined for talented individuals who demonstrate the commitment and ambition to grow with the business, and who embrace the company culture and values.

Mission

To provide partners with highly valuable imaging solutions through insight and innovation.

Vision

To continue the long-term growth of Atik in a sustainable and profitable way by providing developers, researchers, conservators and astronomers with go-to imaging resources. 

Atik sees growth coming from new niche applications, alongside a drive to expand those already served.

Atik will enter new markets by providing high-quality, cost-effective and innovative solutions using an expanding core of in-house expertise and technical know-how. 

Panos Kapetanopoulos, CEO, comments on the future direction of travel for the business and the exciting times ahead:

"Atik has enjoyed another very successful year in 2021-2022 and as the number and diversity of applications within which our cameras are being used increases, we anticipate further growth ahead. In order to fulfil the demands of our customers and realise our fullest potential, we need more talented, committed and enthusiastic people to join our team.

Given the very specialised nature of what we do at Atik (and the associated Opus Instruments and QSI brands), ensuring that we source and develop the relevant skillset for each role is key. That said, getting people who are the right fit for the wider team and who share the company’s values, is also crucial to us.     

We have a lot of exciting new technology in development currently and there is huge scope for the overall growth and development of our business."