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Chris Caldwell

Sr. Product Manager - Handling

Chris is the Sr. Product Manager for all things Handling. A seasoned product and operations professional with over 20 years of industry expertise, Chris has worked in every corner of organizations to provide exceptional service, optimate costs and ensure quality. At Yaskawa he is dedicated to product planning and execution through the entire product life cycle. This includes responsibilities for gathering and prioritizing product and customer specification, as well as defining the product vision and working to ensure customer goals are met.

Outside of work, Chris is an avid football fan, a British car nut and spends most of his free time running between sporting events for his four children.


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Posted: 7/21/2025 8:26:25 PM by Chris Caldwell
Topics: Arc Welding, Collaborative, Handling, Spot Welding, Tips and Tools

Companies looking to introduce robotic automation into their production can take advantage of collaborative robots as a more thoughtful and proactive path forward. In this post, Chris Caldwell presents a series of considerations to the challenges that lie ahead. It will help you better identify risks and design the right collaborative solution for your next steps into automation. Read More

Posted: 2/21/2024 1:57:14 PM by Chris Caldwell
Topics: Collaborative, Maintenance

Promises of zero maintenance for extended periods from some robot manufacturers may sound good, but are these claims accurate? The answer is, NO! Robot and cobot owners should expect to perform encoder battery replacement and regularly inspect robots as prescribed. So, buyer beware! With this in mind, there are key maintenance concepts robot buyers should consider for maximum return on investment before making a purchase. Read More

Posted: 10/24/2023 12:33:45 PM by Chris Caldwell
Topics: Manufacturing, New Technologies

As the growth for fulfillment warehouses, ecommerce and third-party logistics skyrockets and unique customer demands evolve, companies are exploring dark warehouses – fully automated, “lights-out” facilities that use intelligent, interconnected devices to operate without human labor. Much in part to labor availability, cost-benefit analysis, technological advancements and more, the shift toward these facilities continues. Read More

Posted: 8/30/2023 12:29:55 PM by Chris Caldwell
Topics: Automotive, Manufacturing, New Industries

To effectively support the work that is required to bring BEVs to fruition, robots and their peripherals are being implemented to aid multiple applications. High on the list for car manufacturers to automate are the many tasks associated with EV battery production. From assembly and dispensing to screw driving and more, robots are ideal for completing many core applications required to facilitate consistent throughput. Read More

Posted: 6/20/2023 12:56:28 PM by Chris Caldwell
Topics: Collaborative, Handling, Palletizing

With over 80% of goods in the United States shipped via pallet during their product life cycle, more companies are looking to robotic palletizing as a first step into robotic automation. Ideal for streamlining operations, palletizing is one of the easiest tasks to automate. Also, robotic palletizing helps alleviate most activity types that made OSHA’s top-injury list for workers, giving companies a “win-win” solution. Read More