Technology

From one-off prototypes to 10 000-pair runs, our 120-machine playground removes tooling risk, slashes lead-times and keeps IP on EU soil.

Engineering bold footwear — from sketch to shelf in weeks

Zero-tooling cutting: from CAD to upper in minutes

Zünd digital cutters iterate patterns straight from your DXF – no steel dies, no waiting.
On-site sewing room → test upper stitched the same day you approve cutting.
Cost-neutral tweaks – update pattern pieces or size grading at any time, no re-tooling fees.

80 s takt, +65 % output

Programmable Sewing Cell

38 s stitching + 42 s load → 80 s cycle (manual 132 s).
+65 % throughput on the same floor-space.
Stitch path ±0.2 mm → fewer rejects.
Pattern tweak < €5 / 10 min – all jigs digital.

Why it matters – Faster line balance, less operator stress, late-stage design changes without re-tooling pain.

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waterproof membrane untouched

GLUE LASTING + “MACHINE-OF-TRUTH” BUFF-CEMENT

Why it matters: Consistent fit, waterproof integrity and a visibly cleaner bond line – delivered at a pace that frees skilled staff for jobs where people really add value.

Glue-lasting & heel calibration

Zero nails — waterproof membrane stays intact.
Heated heel roller melts the adhesive, then presses it to the last, locking an identical counter shape every time.
Programmable glue path means adhesive never spills inside and fills the edge perfectly.

This repeatability is exactly what the buff-cement robot needs in the next station.

Buff-cement cell

• Robot buffs and applies adhesive in one pass – perfect width, no overspray.
• Fixed path means every outsole edge is treated exactly the same; any geometrical error from previous stations is flagged instantly.
• Cleaner edge = fewer touch-ups and a shoe that looks premium straight off the line.

One-piece knit meets nitrogen-foamed comfort

3-D SEAMLESS UPPER + SUPERCRITICAL MIDSOLE

47 g one-piece 3D knitted upper in 8-11 min — no patterns, no waste.
Add a super-critical foam midsole and the whole shoe is just 238 g.

Watch the XT-Machine at work → hit Play above.

Choose the build, we spin the machines

Eight construction methods under one roof – change design direction without changing factory.

Seamless knitting

One-piece 3-D knit, zero cuts or seams; zoned flex is programmed, waste is near-zero. Lightest, most breathable option – ideal for runners and eco stories.

String lasting

Upper is pulled in with cord, no insole board. Softer underfoot feel and lower cost; works with soles that have a small sidewall.

Strobel

Sock-like Strobel board is stitched to the upper, then bonded to the sole. Fast, lightweight and very flexible – go-to for sneakers and kids.

Waterproof strobel

Strobel sock sealed with ladder tape; PU flows through the “rungs”, filling the gap between upper and membrane.
Top-tier waterproofing for direct-inject outdoor or work boots.

Strobel + lasting

Strobel sock plus toe lasted over the form – room for a safety toecap. Combines flexible midfoot with front protection; common in PU-injected safety shoes.