LimitlessCNC, an AI-based manufacturing startup, announced it has emerged from stealth with a $4.1M seed round led by Grove Ventures and Meron Capital. And the company is developing AI agents to automate CNC (computer numerical control) machining.
Manufacturing is being transformed due to geopolitical tensions, labor shortages, and efforts to restore local production. And as Western nations seek to reduce reliance on offshore manufacturing—particularly in sectors like aerospace, defense, semiconductors, and industrial equipment—And LimitlessCNC offers a solution by accelerating and automating CNC programming. The company’s technology enables factories to operate efficiently when faced with a shrinking workforce of skilled machinists.
LimitlessCNC utilizes physics-based AI to optimize machining processes and generate efficient production programs. And this enables manufacturers to reduce CNC programming time by up to 80%, eliminating a bottleneck in production. These AI agents optimize workflows by learning from historical machining data and simulating the physics of metal cutting, ensuring precision, speed, and cost efficiency for every new production process.
Over the last few decades, CAM (Computer-aided Manufacturing) software has required skilled programmers with years of experience to create CNC machining instructions manually. And the number of qualified professionals is decreasing due to the declining popularity of manufacturing careers among younger generations. With a complex learning curve and aging expertise, the industry urgently needs automation.
LimitlessCNC’s AI-based platform integrates with existing CAM software, making it easy for manufacturers to adopt without extensive retraining. And the company empowers manufacturers to remain competitive by reducing programming times and automating decision-making.
LimitlessCNC was created by David Priev (CEO), Assaf Peleg (CTO), and Shahaf Finder (Chief Scientist), a team with expertise in AI, precision manufacturing, and defense technologies. And the idea for LimitlessCNC emerged during the early days of the Israel-Hamas war when Priev, serving in the military reserves, was tasked with manufacturing critical components for frontline troops. And the experience had exposed the inefficiencies in traditional CNC programming and reinforced the need for AI-driven automation.
Despite being in its early stages, LimitlessCNC was already deployed at a Tier-1 Western manufacturer operating over 250 CNC machines. Implementing LimitlessCNC’s AI-driven solution has resulted in significant reductions in programming time, enabling faster delivery to end customers.
With a team of 15 employees, LimitlessCNC will expand its R&D capabilities while accelerating global market reach. The company plans to integrate its advanced platform into OEMs across the industrial equipment, automotive, aerospace, defense, and medical device manufacturing industries.
KEY QUOTES:
“If you think about it, every product we know involves machined parts created using human-written programs, and there is vast room for improvement. From engine components in our cars to the uniquely crafted metal bodies of Apple products, the potential to reduce production time and lower costs is enormous. This is a well-established industry with a trillion-dollar annual market for machined parts.”
“After speaking with dozens of factory managers and industry experts, we realized that entire production lines rely on knowledge that is becoming nearly impossible to find. In crises, manufacturing delays can have severe consequences. We knew we had to create a technological revolution to ensure critical components can be produced faster without relying on a shrinking pool of experts.”
“AI-driven manufacturing is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s an essential business strategy. We empower manufacturers to stay competitive in an increasingly complex world.”
– David Priev, CEO of LimitlessCNC
“AI is becoming a critical asset in traditional industries. While AI has primarily been applied to language and data analytics, it is now entering the physical world and fundamentally transforming manufacturing. The future factories must embrace AI-driven automation to remain competitive in the face of economic and geopolitical challenges. LimitlessCNC is at the forefront of this transformation.”
– Lior Handelsman, General Partner at Grove Ventures
