Apparel Online Bangladesh Magazine May'17 | Page 43

ADVERTORIAL 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 www.apparelresources.com | MAY 2017 | Apparel Online Bangladesh 43