Zünd at SIMAC 2026 - The world of leather cutting brought to life

Under the theme, “Experience the wide world of leather cutting, from defect detection and quality assessment to digital cutting”, trade show visitors will discover how modern software solutions, intelligent defect detection, quality assessment, and digital cutting technology come together to create powerful integrated solutions.  The focus is on helping leather processors identify the software and hardware combination best suited to their specific requirements.

Whether producing leather goods, accessories, automotive interiors, or other high-quality leather products, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to use materials more efficiently and standardize processes while meeting the highest quality standards. Digital technologies are opening up new possibilities. More important than individual technologies, however, is the seamless interplay of every step in the workflow. This is exactly where Zünd and its partners Mind (Hall 14, Stand C48) and Mindhive (Hall 14, Stand C44) come into play. The three specialists in digital leather processing have joined forces and will show attendees the potential of end-to-end digital leather cutting workflows. From the capture and grading of leather hides to the intelligent processing of production data and precise cutting, a fully integrated workflow delivers greater efficiency, transparency, and reproducibility.

For the first time, visitors will be able to watch live broadcasts of machine demonstrations in the booth at scheduled times. The digital leather cutting workflows will be transmitted directly from the demo room at Mind headquarters in Portugal to large screens. This allows attendees to gain real-world insights while seeing the solutions in action.
Simac will therefore serve as the starting point for a more in-depth exploration of the possibilities of digital leather processing. Anyone who wants to experience the Dectura workflow and other innovative applications live should mark their calendars now for the Zünd Technology Days in Switzerland on November 18 and 19, 2026. 

Technology partners Zünd, Mind, and Mindhive will offer Simac 2026 visitors the opportunity to engage with experienced specialists and discuss current challenges and future developments in leather processing. Experts from Mind, Mindhive, and Zünd will be available throughout the event for one-on-one discussions and demonstrate which combination of software, automation, and cutting technology delivers the greatest value for each application.

Following the successful launch of Dectura last year, the Mind and Mindhive booths will have specialists in this end-to-end digital leather workflow on hand to speak with interested attendees. The solution combines Mindhive FinishSelect™, advanced software from Mind, and Zünd cutting technology into a single integrated workflow for leather processing. Users report greater transparency, improved process reliability, and increased productivity.