Camtek to Acquire Visual Layer to Expand Visual AI

Camtek Ltd. (Nasdaq: CAMT) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Visual Layer, a Tel Aviv-based AI company specializing in visual analytics. Visual Layer was founded by Danny Bickson, PhD and Amir Alush, PhD, and is backed by Silicon-Valley venture capital firms.

Camtek said it has worked closely with Visual Layer for over a year, integrating Visual Layer technology into Camtek offerings and collaborating at the R&D level. Camtek expects the acquisition to deepen its visual AI capabilities for inspection and metrology, and to support near-term improvements in product throughput and performance. The announcement does not disclose financial terms.