“Factories Still Live in the ’90s” — LimitlessCNC’s David Priev on Modernizing Manufacturing with AI

🎙️ “Factories still live in the ’90s” — and David Priev, CEO & Co-founder of LimitlessCNC, is on a mission to change that.

In a recent episode of the Specks of Light podcast, hosted by Or Azulay, David dives into his journey from an officer in Unit 81 to co-founding one of the most promising startups in industrial AI. Backed by Grove Ventures, LimitlessCNC is reinventing CNC programming workflows with powerful AI tools that solve real-world manufacturing bottlenecks.

Bringing Physical AI to the Factory Floor

CNC machining powers modern industry—but the processes behind it haven’t kept up. LimitlessCNC’s platform brings AI-driven automation to outdated CAD-to-CAM workflows, slashing programming time by up to 80% and making factories faster, more efficient, and more resilient.

In this candid and insightful episode, David unpacks:

• Why so many factories are still stuck in legacy systems
• How LimitlessCNC developed intuitive tools to modernize production workflows
• The psychology of selling AI to non-technical teams
• The reality of building trust with factory clients
• And how Physical AI is emerging as a key force in real-world problem-solving

💬 One standout quote from David:

“I realized that factory management and processes are often outdated, mainly due to fear of innovation. Another major challenge in the manufacturing industry is the growing talent shortage — younger generations entering the workforce don’t see this field as attractive, which has led to a real manpower crisis.”

For Builders, Operators & Anyone Rethinking the Physical World

Definitely, this episode is a must-listen for those exploring AI beyond LLMs, reimagining industrial tech, or walking the startup journey from idea to execution.

🎧 Listen to the full episode:
🔗 “Factories Still Live in the ’90s” – Specks of Light Podcast