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About CADDi
Unleash the potential of American Manufacturing
At CADDi, we’re empowering American manufacturing by transforming legacy drawings and supply chain data.
Trusted by manufacturing companies all over the world
10,000
+
Users
132
M
Records Securely Stored
4.8
Stars
Gartner Rating
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170
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Capital Raised
Fast Company 2024’s
Most Innovative Manufacturing Technology Company
CADDi Drawer is the only manufacturing technology company picked by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024.
Company History
Optimize your procurement process with targeted solutions.
CADDi Origins, 3D CAD-based Procurement Platform
CADDi launched a pioneering 3D CAD-based procurement platform, seamlessly connecting buyers and suppliers with an automated quoting system focused on sheet metal.
2017
Transition to 2D Drawing Technology
Recognizing that the most of the design data utilized in supply chain and procurement operations were 2D drawings, CADDi commenced the development of pioneering 2D analysis technology.
2022
Reached 5,000 Customers and Started Assembly
Reached a milestone of over 5,000 global customers. CADDi introduced assembly services, handling orders of up to 10,000 components per equipment.
2019
Global Inspection Centers Expansion
CADDi invested in more than 10 inspection centers globally, emphasizing quality in a wide array of parts such as sheet metal, machining, casting, wire harnesses, and assemblies.
2021
CADDi Origins, 3D CAD-based Procurement Platform
CADDi launched a pioneering 3D CAD-based procurement platform, seamlessly connecting buyers and suppliers with an automated quoting system focused on sheet metal.
2022
Most Innovative Manufacturing Software Company
Fast Company honored CADDi as the most innovative company, acknowledging its trailblazing contributions to the industry.
2024
Transition to 2D Drawing Technology
Recognizing that the most of the design data utilized in supply chain and procurement operations were 2D drawings, CADDi commenced the development of pioneering 2D analysis technology.
2018
Global Inspection Centers Expansion
CADDi invested in more than 10 inspection centers globally, emphasizing quality in a wide array of parts such as sheet metal, machining, casting, wire harnesses, and assemblies.
2021
Most Innovative Manufacturing Software Company
Fast Company honored CADDi as the most innovative company, acknowledging its trailblazing contributions to the industry.
2024
Founders
Yushiro Kato
Co-founder and CEO
Yushiro previously worked for McKinsey & Company, where he co-led the procurement sector for the manufacturing industry. He supported large manufacturers in Chicago, Milwaukee, New Jersey, and more. In November 2017, he founded CADDi with the mission to “unleash the potential of manufacturing.” In 2023, Yushiro was selected as one of the top 10 entrepreneurs by Forbes.
Akifumi Kobashi
Co-founder and CTO
Aki completed his bachelors and masters in engineering at Stanford University. After four years of building data processing systems at Lockheed Martin in coordination with NASA and JAXA, Aki joined Apple to work on mobile products including the iPhone. Later on, he worked as a senior engineer on the development of embedded products such as the Airpods. Co-founded CADDi in late 2017. Selected as “30 under 30” by Forbes in 2019.
Leadership Team
Ryota Haga
CFO
Aaron Lober
VP of Marketing
Chris Brown
VP of Sales
Patrick Harrigan
VP of Partnership
Brian Thacker
Director of Customer Success
Riku Goto
VP of Global Partnership
Bridget Johnson
Senior Manager, Demand Generation
Brittany McGuire
HR Manager
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