With a background in optical technology, Laurence Robinson founded Opus Instruments after consulting with the National Gallery (London) on updating their system for the infrared inspection of paintings. In 2014, Opus Instruments joined the SDI Plc group who have experience with imaging systems from cell research to astrophotography. In 2016, Opus have joined forces with another member of SDI Plc, Atik Cameras, the leading European manufacturer of CCD cameras used in astronomy and the life sciences. They have been building Osiris cameras since 2014, and now bring over ten years of imaging expertise to the development and support of Opus Instruments.