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Leading computerized knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI exhibited
its latest offerings at the 14th Dhaka International Textile & Garment
Machinery Exhibition (DTG 2017) in Dhaka in association with its partner
Pacific Associates Ltd. Operating in Bangladesh since 1996 and working with
Pacific since 2012, this was SHIMA SEIKI's tenth participation at the DTG.
Tadanori Ueno (Centre) with his team
The company showcased its latest solutions to meet the current needs
of the Bangladesh market as well as advanced solutions for the future
market needs. Amongst the exhibits was WHOLEGARMENT® knitting
technology whereby an entire garment can be produced in one piece
on the machine without linking or sewing. SHIMA SEIKI’s SWG061N
WHOLEGARMENT knitting machine provides opportunities for highly flexible
WHOLEGARMENT® production over a wide range of items in a compact,
economical package.
Its MACH2SIR is an intarsia specialty machine with capacity for up to 40
intarsia carriers, the largest number of intarsia feeders available in flat
knitting, according to the company. In its benchmark SVR series, Shima Seiki
welcomed the addition of a new model, shown for the first time at ITMA
Asia + CITME 2016, held in Shanghai last October. The SVR123SP features a
loop presser bed mounted above the rear needle bed and is capable of inlay
technique for producing unique, value-added hybrid knit-weave fabrics.
Displayed also was the SSR series workhorse shaping machine, featuring all
the technological achievements for which SHIMA SEIKI is famous: DSCS®
Digital Stitch Control System; spring-type moveable sinker system; stitch
presser; yarn gripper and cutter; takedown comb; and many more features.
The management team from Noman Group which visited the booth was impressed with the
technologies on display
According to the company, for each of these machines, made-in-Japan
quality, reliability, productivity, user-friendliness and cost-performance
combines to satisfy the high expectations of the world’s fashion industry.
Also shown in the event was SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system. At the core
of SHIMA SEIKI’s “Total Fashion System” concept, APEX3 integrates all stages
of apparel production into one smooth and efficient workflow from planning
and design to production and sales promotion. With ultra-realistic product
simulations, APEX3 is also capable of virtual sampling which minimizes the
time required, material and cost involved in the sample-making process.
MACH2SIR is an intarsia specialty machine with capacity for up to 40 intarsia carriers, the largest
number of intarsia feeders available in flat knitting
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