Elachem®: innovation starts with the material
TPU Epamould®, Epalite® and SCF are the new materials that are redefining the language of technical footwear.
Keep reading...Lightweight design has now become an essential requirement in the footwear industry. It is therefore no coincidence that the German company – a world leader for 80 years in the design and manufacture of machinery, systems and automated solutions for the footwear industry – is placing lightness and the direct injection process (DIP) at the heart of its upcoming DESMA House Fair 2026, reflecting current developments in both performance and sustainability.
The event will feature live demonstrations of highly automated, practice-oriented production processes, featuring innovative foamed sole materials such as polyurethane (PU), thermoplastics or Super Critical Foam (SCF). PU material is foamed using precise CO₂ dosing, while SCF soles are directly injected onto the uppers. Together, these advanced technologies allow for the creation of soles with significantly reduced density while maintaining excellent performance characteristics.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the entire value chain of lightweight shoe production—from design and mould development to efficient series manufacturing—gaining comprehensive insights into state-of-the-art processes and solutions.
The exhibition will be further enriched by more than 50 co-exhibitors from the global footwear industry, alongside a program of high-level technical presentations, making the event a key meeting point for innovation and exchange within the footwear sector.
