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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
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