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Sales Division, both from SHIMA SEIKI MFG. LTD, Japan, were also present at the event to interact with the participants. Total Design Center is an impressive support tool from SHIMA SEIKI that also features a specialized training facility which provides a relaxed atmosphere where students can concentrate on their training. Students are free to use the latest apparel design systems and computerized knitting machines. However, training is not the first priority among the activities of TDC and the center is primarily involved in sales activities by planning and creating the samples with latest technology, and then giving training as a technical support.“ We are confident that the Bangladesh industry will see the advantages of linking their Shima knitting machines to the SDS-ONE APEX3 – DESIGN SYSTEM, not only in optimizing the operations, but also in saving critical time and money in the sampling process,” said Takafumi Kamei.
The SDS-ONE APEX3 – DESIGN SYSTEM is the first of its kind All-in-One Designing and Communication Tool that is not only useful for the Designers of the Garment Manufacturers, but also useful for the entire fashion industry – especially for knits, though the system can be equally useful in the woven garments
segment. As per conventional method, a sample is created first by drawing a sketch, selecting design, material, texture, silhouette, colour etc. But by using SDS-ONE, users can eliminate all these procedures without actually knitting the sample!
This design system has everything needed to create high-quality products with high fashion appeal, with complete support of all the stages from conceptualization to the final product. Every aspect – product planning, designing, patterning, knit programming, virtual sampling, production, merchandising and even sales promotion is taken care of by the design system.“ The tool is a comprehensive software, and together with the Shima machines, all aspects of creating a garment can be planned and executed with virtual approval from the buyers and placed on the shelves in shorter lead times, which is very critical to the global garmenting business today,” said M. Sahadat Hossain, Chairman, Pacific Associates Ltd.
Some of the special features of the Design System that were highlighted include:
� Loop simulation which allows quick evaluation of virtual knitwear without making actual sample.
� Realism achieved through virtual sampling which provides power to give impressive presentation.
� Scanning of actual yarn and making of knitted virtual garment sample with the same yarn which is a strong feature of SDS-ONE.
� Making your own yarn, by deciding the counts, ply’ s, twist, space dyed yarn, mélange yarn, plating yarn and converting them into real image of knitted fabric which is possible with SDS-ONE.
� Choosing different colour combinations from the Pantone Shade Card and also making own colours with Colour Management System( CMS).
� Printouts being taken to display different sizes and colours of the garment / swatches.
� Designers concentrating on creativity rather than making sketches and production team quickening the pace of actual manufacturing without worrying about approvals.
The SHIMA SEIKI team realizes that the industry is still getting acquainted to higher technologies, but they are confident that once the industry recognizes the potential, investments will come in.“ The Bangladesh industry is very receptive to technology, as they are keen to grow. Earlier where we found it difficult to convince players to switch from hand-flats to automated machines, we now have companies that have invested in over 100 machines, and even 200 machines … We are confident that the same will happen with the SDS-ONE APEX3 – DESIGN SYSTEM, once they are convinced of the ROI and practical savings that will occur,” concluded Tadanori Ueno.
SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD.
85, Sakata Wakayama 641-8511, Japan, Tel: + 81-73-474-8210, Fax: + 81-73-474-8270
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