"With Mind solutions, we doubled our production capacity in less than one year."
Calçados Alex - Portugal
Challenge
To respond to growing demand and strengthen its market position, Calçados Alex acquired its second Zünd D3 cutting machine — becoming the first factory in Portugal to operate two units of this type.
The investment aimed to seamlessly integrate design, engineering, production, and automatic cutting in order to achieve greater speed, precision, and efficiency.
Solution
The company implemented a fully integrated digital ecosystem, including:
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Zünd D3 L3200 cutting system (along with additional S3 M1600 and L3 C40 units)
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MindCUT DIVA software together with MindCAD 2D and 3D solutions
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Centralized data management platform through PDM.
Thanks to this integration, the workflow extended from model development to cutting production, ensuring automation and connectivity across all stages.
Results
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First factory in Portugal operating two Zünd D3 solutions — a technological benchmark in the industry.
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Enhanced speed and precision across all stages of the production process.
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Integrated digital production with improved market competitiveness.
Summary
Calçados Alex, a Portuguese footwear manufacturer, became the first company in Portugal to operate two Zünd D3 cutting solutions, fully integrated with Mind’s digital ecosystem. Through the implementation of MindCUT DIVA, MindCAD 2D/3D, and PDM solutions, the company successfully doubled its production capacity in less than one year, ensuring a complete digital workflow — from design to cutting — with clear gains in productivity, speed, and precision. This modernization strengthened Calçados Alex’s position as a benchmark in the industry.