ADVERTORIAL
1995 SWG
2000 SDS ONE
2015 MACH2XS
WHOLEGARMENT Computerized Flat Knitting Machine In 1995 , ITMA , which is held once every four years and is known as ‘ the Olympics of textile machinery ’, was held in Milan , Italy . Our company exhibited the ‘ SWG ’ WHOLEGARMENT computerized flat knitting machine . Once yarns are set in the SWG , it produces a knitted product without requiring any sewing in 30 minutes and this had such a great impact on visitors related to the textile industry from around the world that they called it ‘ the Magic of the Orient ’. At that time , the domestic knitting industry was facing a serious crisis because the industry had become hollowed out owing to the inexpensive imports from Asia . To squarely face and rise above the situation , our company strategically unveiled this computerized flat knitting machine at the 12th ITMA by moving up the initial plan of exhibiting it at the next exhibition . Later , the knitwear produced by the machine was named WHOLEGARMENT and the machine was dubbed the WHOLEGARMENT computerized flat knitting machine .
All in One The conventional planning and production methods in the fashion industry had a structure featuring long lead times and the consequent high costs . However , amid
Masahiro Shima ( L ) Chairman with Mitsuhiro Shima ( R ), President
ever diversifying consumer needs , new manufacturing methods were urgently needed . In such a context , Shima Seiki developed the SDS-ONE , which under the concept of ‘ All in One ’, successfully integrated various functions , such as knitting CAD , and CG , in a single machine by adding a multi-window function . It achieved a significant reduction in pattern creation time in knit design .
Moreover , by using high-definition virtual samples , both the time and cost involved in producing actual samples were also reduced , facilitating efficient production .
This breakthrough product was soon adopted by leading apparel manufacturers in Italy , spreading our ‘ TOTAL FASHION SYSTEM ’ around the world .
Further Evolution In the year 2015 , which marked the 20th year since the introduction of the WHOLEGARMENT flat knitting machine , Shima Seiki succeeded in mounting fine movable sinkers on our proprietary fourneedle beds machine , leading to the development of the new MACH2XS .
The MACH2XS , the crystallization of our technologies and efforts in resolving various developmental and production issues , has improved productivity , increased variations in three-dimensional patterns , and thereby enabled the production of even more attractive products . We believe that linking the MACH2XS to the cutting-edge SDS-ONE APEX3 design system will accelerate not only the mass production of knit items , but also production in consumption areas that can cater to particular local needs . Shima Seiki will continue to lead innovation in manufacturing .
SHIMA SEIKI will go towards a new growth stage , also we will drive innovation in manufacturing and distribution . The company aims to become an indispensable company for society .
SHIMA SEIKI MFG ., LTD . www . shimaseiki . com
www . apparelresources . com | JULY 16-31 , 2018 | Apparel Online India 27