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Rae Jeong x CanadianSME Podcast: Scaling Manufacturing with AI

We’re excited to share that Maneva’s Co-founder and CEO, Rae Jeong, was recently featured on the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping manufacturing—from improving product quality and reducing downtime to unlocking new levels of efficiency.

Listen to the full episode here

Overcoming Barriers to AI Adoption

Many manufacturers hesitate to adopt AI because it seems expensive, disruptive, or too abstract. Rae explains how Maneva is tackling those concerns head-on:

• Edge deployment ensures reliability without dependence on the cloud
• Ease of integration with existing equipment makes adoption seamless
• Rapid ROI means factories see value from day one
• Focus on operators ensures AI supports teams rather than replacing them

The Future of AI in Manufacturing

Rae sees the next decade as the rise of Kaizen 2.0—continuous improvement powered by AI. Instead of binders, dashboards, and retroactive analysis, factories will rely on collaborating AI agents that monitor, learn, and act across the entire floor in real time.

“Manufacturers don’t need more dashboards—they need AI that acts on the problems they face every day.” – Rae Jeong

Why It Matters

As Canadian and North American manufacturers face labor shortages, rising costs, and aging infrastructure, AI represents not just a competitive advantage but a survival tool. Maneva’s approach shows that industrial AI can be practical, scalable, and human-centered—built to empower workers, protect operations, and strengthen manufacturing resilience.

“Our Ai technology is able to deliver great great solutuion that can work togeather with people on the line" 
— Rae Jeong, CEO of Maneva

Why It Matters

As Canada and North America focus on re-industrialization and resilience, AI is proving to be a critical enabler. Maneva’s approach isn’t about replacing workers or ripping out existing systems—it’s about making factories smarter, safer, and more competitive, one AI agent at a time.

Don’t miss the full conversation: Scaling Manufacturing with AI — What’s Maneva’s Secret?