Desma Schuhmaschinen GmbH is a Germany-based engineering company specializing in machinery and automation for industrial footwear production. The company designs and manufactures direct-injection and pouring systems for soles and shoe components, with a core focus on processing polyurethane (PU) and thermoplastic elastomers (including TPU) on multi-station rotary lines.
Desma supplies turnkey production cells that integrate injection units, molds, robotics, conveyors, and digital control software to enable direct soling onto uppers, multi-density constructions, and lightweight foamed structures. Its equipment is used globally across athletic, safety, and fashion footwear, supporting both high-volume and flexible manufacturing. Through application engineering, training, and service, Desma helps customers achieve consistent quality and efficient use of materials and chemicals in footwear molding processes.
