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Chris Cope Joins CADDi as Vice President of Engineering

#AI--CADDi, the AI-powered data platform transforming manufacturing by democratizing supply chain and design data, today announced the appointment of Chris Cope as Vice President of Engineering. Cope ...

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CHICAGO & TOKYO: #AI--CADDi, the AI-powered data platform transforming manufacturing by democratizing supply chain and design data, today announced the appointment of Chris Cope as Vice President of Engineering. Cope brings over 20 years of expertise in building technology with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, security, and automation.

Before joining CADDi, Cope held critical leadership roles at high-growth technology companies including Xometry and Aledade. At Xometry, he served as Senior Director of Software Engineering and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), playing an instrumental role in scaling the world's largest AI-driven manufacturing marketplace from its Series B funding round through IPO. Cope successfully led software development and site-reliability teams, ensuring stringent compliance and security requirements essential for Aerospace and Defense customers.

At Aledade, an innovative AI-enabled healthtech startup, Cope led DevOps and Security initiatives, driving the implementation of secure, scalable systems that supported rapid growth.

“I have admired CADDi for a long time," said Cope. "There is no company better positioned to deliver AI-driven transformation to the world's manufacturers for the years to come. I look forward to accelerating our technological capabilities and further cementing CADDi’s position as a global leader in manufacturing technology.”

With Cope’s appointment, CADDi strengthens its commitment to scaling its engineering operations, enhancing security, and leveraging automation to maintain the highest standards demanded by leading manufacturers worldwide.

“Chris's track record in hyper-growth environments and his deep expertise in AI and secure platform development make him an ideal fit for CADDi as we continue our rapid expansion,” said Yushiro Kato, CEO and Co-Founder of CADDi. “His strategic insights and obsessive focus on automation will help propel our engineering team forward, enhancing our platform's value to our global customer base.”

About CADDi

CADDi is an AI-powered data platform transforming manufacturing by making design and supply chain data accessible, insightful, and actionable. Founded in 2017 by industry veterans Yushiro Kato (McKinsey) and Aki Kobashi (Apple, Lockheed Martin), CADDi converts decades of scattered and unstructured manufacturing data into actionable intelligence, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and accelerating innovation across manufacturers globally.

Headquartered between Tokyo and Chicago, CADDi has operations in Japan, the United States, Vietnam, and Thailand. CADDi supports key sectors including automotive, medtech, biotech, robotics, industrial machining, industrial electronics, and prototyping. Recognized for innovation, CADDi was named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2024 and won the 2024 SaaS Award for Best Business Intelligence and Engineering Management Software.

For more information, visit www.us.caddi.com.

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Fonte: Business Wire

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