Zünd Technology Days
18.-19. November 2026
Two days of live technology demonstrations, expert presentations, and guided insights into real production workflows: On November 18 and 19, Zünd will open its doors at its headquarters in Altstätten, Switzerland. Join us!
Where Innovative Technologies Meet High Production Requirements
Join us at the Zünd headquarters in Altstätten, Switzerland, on November 18-19, 2026, for two days of innovation, live technology demonstrations, and valuable industry exchange.
Discover the latest Zünd solutions for textile and leather cutting in furniture & upholstery production, shoes and accessories, and explore automated digital cutting workflows and robotics integration for composites, acoustics, and gaskets.
Gain firsthand insights from Zünd experts, customers, and technology partners while exploring the new demo areas. Whether you're looking to optimize existing processes or explore new production opportunities, the Zünd Technology Days offer a unique chance to experience future-proof cutting solutions in a real production environment.
Save the date and see why manufacturers around the world choose Zünd to drive productivity, quality, and growth - for leather, textile, composites, and gasket production.
Key Information
When?
- 18. and 19. November 2026
- 9:00 am - 16:00 / 4:00 pm
Where?
Zünd Systemtechnik AG | Headquarters
Industriestrasse 8
9450 Altstätten/Switzerland
- Plan your route — Google Maps
Program Details
- Keynote presentations by industry experts and Zünd customers (confirmed speakers are announced below)
- Explore our digital cutting systems and software workflows at your own pace. Experience live production setups across a variety of applications, including gasket manufacturing, composite cutting and kitting, PET acoustic felt, and textile and leather cutting for high-end fashion, outdoor products, accessories, and more.
- Live workflow demonstrations throughout the day: Focus 1 — AI-based leather hide capturing, digitization, and grading (Dectura workflow); Focus 2 — Cutting acoustic panels made efficient: Less space, more throughput than ever - with the Zünd Q-Line
- Guided company tours (incl. the new building)
- After-work drinks, wine tasting, and Swiss food pairing
Keynote Speakers
Timetable Keynotes
| Date | Time | Who | Topic |
| 18.11. | 11:00 | Martin Steffensen | “Challenges in the gasket production and how digital cutting contributes to master these challenges” |
| 18.11. | 13:00 | Dion Bettjeman | "Verified hide data, end to end: Closing the intelligence loop from wet-blue to finished leather" |
| 18.11. | 15:00 | Rui Carvalhais | "Offline Production in the Footwear Industry" |
| 19.11. | 11:00 | Andy Vawter | |
| 19.11. | 13:00 | Alun Reece | "The pioneering Composites At Speed And Scale (COMPASS) project for automated manufacturing of large carbon fiber aerostructures" |
| 19.11. | 15:00 | Miguel Rodrigues | "Advanced Pattern Matching and Yield Results with Zünd & Mind Solutions" |
Reserve your seat
Please register here for the Zünd Technology Days 2026
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