The Future of Manufacturing
AI is rapidly transforming manufacturing, but one of the biggest challenges remains quality control. How do you inspect every product at speed without compromising accuracy? This is where AI is changing the game.
In this episode of the Future Pulse Podcast, Max Zheng, CTO and Co-founder of Unit X, joins Melica Moshiri to explore how AI is reshaping manufacturing through smarter automation and advanced defect inspection.
Max shares how Unit X is tackling one of the most complex problems in the industry, enabling manufacturers to achieve high-quality inspection at scale. The conversation dives into how generative AI allows robots to adapt to different tasks, the global competition in manufacturing AI, and why companies are adopting automation to improve efficiency rather than replace human workers.
They also explore the realities of AI adoption in manufacturing, the misconceptions around automation, and how the next generation of AI systems will support human decision-making on the factory floor. Max also shares insights from his journey from engineer to CTO and advice for first-time technical founders building in fast-moving industries.
If you are interested in how AI, robotics, and automation are shaping the future of manufacturing, this episode offers a practical and forward-looking perspective on innovation in real-world environments.
Future Pulse is part of Skilltorch, a global tech recruitment company partnering with AI-driven businesses to place both GTM and technical talent. The company was founded by Melica Moshiri, who featured on BBC’s The Apprentice 2025.