Longtime Machinery Manufacturer Shibuya Hoppmann Embraces CADDi’s AI platform to Preserve Decades of Workforce Knowledge and Optimize Processes
Shibuya Hoppmann adopts CADDi’s AI platform to modernize data foundations, digitize legacy designs and strengthen engineering workflows
CHICAGO, November 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CADDi, a game-changing AI data platform for the manufacturing supply chain, announced a new technology partnership with Shibuya Hoppmann, a leading packaging machinery supplier in North America and a long-standing innovator in automated systems development.
CADDi’s manufacturing AI data platform has been helping U.S. manufacturers transform legacy engineering files into accessible digital assets for three years. The platform uses AI to identify similar drawings, surface related documents, and connect design and production information that would otherwise remain buried in disconnected folders or paper archives. By improving data visibility and reducing manual work, CADDi helps teams reuse proven engineering knowledge, shorten response times, and support more consistent handoffs across the value chain.
Yushiro Kato, CEO and co-founder of CADDi, emphasized the importance of making design intelligence available across teams. "Today’s manufacturers have years and years of valuable engineering knowledge that often sits in places no one can easily find or use, or in the tribal knowledge held by a highly-experienced generation that is transitioning to retirement. Since CADDi’s inception in 2017, our goal has always been to make that information accessible so teams can make better decisions, reduce repeated work, and preserve expertise for the future. We are proud to support Shibuya Hoppmann as they take this step toward modernizing their data foundation and strengthening their operations."
A decades-long engineering history, now accessible with AI
Shibuya Hoppmann is a subsidiary of Shibuya Corporation, founded in Kanazawa, Japan, in 1931. As a combined global organization, the company has served customers for more than 90 years. Its reputation is built on engineering expertise, continuous innovation in packaging systems and machinery, and a commitment to delivering a positive customer experience and reliable service.
Using CNC machining systems and engineering tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks, Shibuya Hoppmann has advanced its design processes to minimize downtime, improve equipment effectiveness, and increase operational efficiency. From parts feeders and intermittent and continuous motion assembly systems to labeling solutions and fully integrated production lines, the company supports a wide range of automated equipment needs for manufacturers working with centrifugal feeding systems, bottle filling and capping systems, and other industrial packaging machinery.
One change that dramatically reduced search time
As Shibuya Hoppmann expanded, the company accumulated hundreds of thousands of design drawings and documents, many originating from earlier eras when paper records were the standard. The team recognized the need to better utilize this history by standardizing information and improving response times across aftermarket, quoting, and customer support operations.
Shibuya Hoppmann selected CADDi to transform its legacy design history into a searchable, connected digital asset. With CADDi, teams gain AI driven search capabilities that make it easier to locate drawings, view revision histories, and access supporting information that was previously difficult to retrieve.
A member of the Shibuya Hoppmann team described efficiency gains. They shared, "Before using CADDi, it could take up to an hour to find a reference drawing from a customer inquiry, whereas with CADDi, it takes only a few seconds." As manufacturers navigate workforce transitions, rising product complexity, and increasing pressure to deliver faster with fewer resources, investments in AI enabled systems help organizations build more resilient and efficient operations. CADDi and Shibuya Hoppmann share a commitment to advancing digital capabilities that support these long-term needs.
The complete Shibuya Hoppmann case study is available at https://us.caddi.com/case-studies.
About CADDi
CADDi is an AI powered data platform that makes design and supply chain data accessible and actionable for manufacturing teams. Headquartered in Tokyo and Chicago, the company was founded in 2017 by industry veterans Yushiro Kato and Aki Kobashi, formerly of McKinsey, Apple, and Lockheed Martin. Its flagship product, CADDi Drawer, uses advanced AI to centralize and analyze unstructured design and production data, helping manufacturers improve efficiency, reduce redundancies, and unlock innovation. Recognized globally for innovation, CADDi was listed in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and won the SaaS Award for Best Business Intelligence and Engineering Management Software. To learn more or to book a product demonstration, visit https://us.caddi.com.