Calçados Alex continues to invest in innovation and production efficiency, becoming the first factory in Portugal to operate with two Zünd D3 cutting systems.
To meet the growing demands of its production capacity, the company has recently acquired a second Zünd D3 L3200 cutting machine, reinforcing a state-of-the-art technological park and consolidating its position as one of the most advanced companies in the footwear sector.
Technology that drives productivity
With this new acquisition, Calçados Alex now operates with a comprehensive set of integrated cutting and design solutions, including:
- Zünd D3 L3200
- Zünd S3 M1600
- Zünd L3 C40
- MindCUT DIVA
- MindCAD 2D
- MindCAD 3D
These technologies, fully integrated through PDM, enable centralized management of design and production data, ensuring greater speed, precision, and efficiency throughout the entire process — from model development to final cutting.
Innovation and competitiveness
With this technological enhancement, Calçados Alex reinforces its strategy of sustainable growth and production digitalization, improving its responsiveness to market demands and increasing overall competitiveness.
The integration between Mind and Zünd solutions provides the company with an intelligent production ecosystem, combining automation, flexibility, and superior quality at every stage of the process.
Zünd D3 L3200 Cutting System

The Zünd D3 stands out for its dual independent cutting heads, which allow production output to double without compromising precision — making it the ideal solution for footwear manufacturing, where efficiency and quality are key factors.