CHICAGO, IL and TOKYO, Japan, June 9, 2025 – CADDi has appointed Chris Cope as vice president of Engineering. Cope brings over 20 years of experience in technology development, with a focus in AI systems, security and automation frameworks.
Prior to joining CADDi, Cope held leadership positions at firms such as Xometry and Aledade. At Xometry, he served as senior director of software engineering and chief information security officer (CISO). During his time there, he contributed to the company’s growth from its Series B stage through to its public offering, focusing on platform scalability and security infrastructure. He also led development and site reliability teams, supporting compliance efforts for customers in regulated sectors such as Aerospace and Defense. He brings the background that can support the company’s push to expand its AI platform while keeping technical and security requirements in place.
At Aledade, Cope led DevOps and security initiatives, and implemented secure, scalable systems that supported 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.”
“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.”
Source: CADDi
About CADDi
CADDi is a manufacturing tech company focused on improving how industrial components are sourced and managed. Founded in 2017 and based in Tokyo with a U.S. presence in Chicago, the company has developed an AI-driven data platform that converts complex, unstructured design and supply chain data into usable insights. The core offering, known as the CADDi Manufacturing Cloud, is designed to simplify procurement of custom parts by matching buyers with the suitable suppliers based on manufacturing data and part specifications. This includes cost estimation, supplier coordination, and delivery tracking. CADDi operates in Japan, the U.S., Vietnam, and Thailand, and works with manufacturers in sectors such as automotive, robotics, medtech, biotech, and industrial equipment. By standardizing and analyzing historical engineering data, CADDi helps reduce procurement complexity and inefficiencies in the supply chain. The company has received recognition for its technical approach to manufacturing data, including awards for business intelligence and engineering software. CADDi has attracted venture capital to support international expansion.