The leather inspection and grading system delivers digital hide quality mapping in 15 seconds, significantly faster than the 7-10 minutes required for manual checks. By using high-resolution cameras and artificial intelligence (AI), the system detects defects as small as a hair follicle from across 20+ issue types, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
By standardising inspection and removing human error, FinishSelect reduces costly waste, improves first-pass yield and helps manufacturers maximise quality leather use. “The leather industry has relied on the same manual inspection techniques for thousands of years, but our customers are demanding modern solutions,” said James Bayly, CEO of Mindhive Global.
Built with industrial-grade equipment and precision conveyors, the system integrates with factory workflows and production planning. Backed by Zünd for manufacturing and service support, it is part of the Dectura Workflow, which combines FinishSelect with Mind software for material planning and Zünd cutters for digital precision.
Having already processed over 12 million hides with 30,000+ hides processed daily across leading tanneries worldwide, FinishSelect will be demonstrated at SIMAC 2025. Find out more at two booth locations: Hall 6, Booth C12 (Mindhive Global) and Hall 10, Booth B55 (Zünd, Mindhive Global, Mind).
