ABOUT US

We're Building the Factory OS for the Next Million Manufacturers

SME-Empowerment was born from a simple observation: mid-market manufacturers deserve the same AI-powered tools as Fortune 500 companies — without the complexity, cost, or 18-month implementation timelines.

OUR MISSION

Democratizing Manufacturing Intelligence

We believe every manufacturer — regardless of size — should have access to AI-powered operational intelligence. Our platform levels the playing field by delivering enterprise-grade capabilities in a package designed specifically for mid-market needs.

Accessible

Enterprise power without enterprise complexity

Integrated

One platform, not ten disconnected tools

Intelligent

AI that learns and adapts to your operations

WHY SME-EMPOWERMENT

What Sets Us Apart

Built for Mid-Market

Unlike enterprise solutions that bolt on 'lite' versions, our platform was architected from day one for manufacturers with 50-500 employees.

AI-Native Architecture

Every feature is powered by machine learning — not just dashboards with AI labels. Our agents learn from your data and improve continuously.

Rapid Deployment

Go live in weeks, not months. Our modular approach means you start with what you need and expand at your own pace.

Domain Expertise

Our team combines deep manufacturing knowledge with cutting-edge AI research. We speak your language — OEE, MTBF, OTIF, not just algorithms.

OUR TEAM

Led by Industry Veterans

Abdulaziz Salama

Founder & CEO

Manufacturing engineer turned AI entrepreneur. Previously led digital transformation initiatives for mid-market manufacturers across North America.

VP of Engineering

Engineering Leadership

Building the next generation of manufacturing AI.

Head of Product

Product Leadership

Designing intuitive tools for complex operations.

Director of Customer Success

Customer Success

Ensuring every manufacturer achieves ROI.

OUR JOURNEY

From Vision to Platform

2024 Q1

Founded in Montreal

SME-Empowerment is incorporated in Montreal, Quebec. Abdulaziz Salama assembles an initial team of manufacturing engineers and AI researchers with a shared mission: democratize operational intelligence for mid-market manufacturers.

2024 Q2

EmpowerOps Alpha — First Customer Deployed

The first version of EmpowerOps — our AI-powered daily management platform — is deployed live with three pilot manufacturers in Ontario and Quebec. Early results: 38% reduction in manual reporting time within the first month.

2024 Q3

Manvis Beta — Computer Vision Goes Live

Manvis enters beta testing on two automotive component production lines. The deep-learning vision models achieve 99.4% defect detection accuracy in initial trials, validating the core technology architecture.

2024 Q4

Asireon Development Begins

Based on strong customer demand for planning automation, Asireon development begins. The AI planning agent architecture is designed to complement — not replace — existing ERP systems, enabling rapid deployment alongside any planning stack.

2025

Unified Platform Launch

All three products — EmpowerOps, Manvis, and Asireon — are unified into one integrated manufacturing operating system with a shared data layer, single sign-on, and cross-product analytics. The complete platform is now available to mid-market manufacturers across North America.

OUR PLATFORM

GET IN TOUCH

Let's Talk Manufacturing

Get in Touch

Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or ready to transform your operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Email contact@sme-empowerment.com

Phone +1 514 378-0067

Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada