Japan-based Shima Seiki a leading computerised knitting machine manufacturer looks at Turkey as a strong market for its seam-free Wholegarment knitting technology that offers an alternative to labor-intensive manufacturing. The SDSONE APEX3 design system is at the core of the company’s Total Fashion System concept. With comprehensive support of the knit supply chain, APEX3 integrates every stage from planning and design to machine programming, production and even sales promotion into one smooth and efficient workflow. Photorealistic simulation capability allows virtual sampling to minimise the need for actual sample-making, reducing time, material and cost while increasing presentation quality in the sampling process.
APEX3 supports design and simulation in a variety of textile including flat knitting, circular knitting, weaving, pile weaving and printing for such industries as towel and home furnishings. The flagship MACH2XS Wholegarment knitting machine has original SlideNeedle on four needle beds and spring-loaded moveable sinkers with expanded patterning capability. The MACH2X in 18G is meant for producing refined ultrafine gauge items, the compact SWG091N2 for producing smaller Wholegarment items and accessories.
The SSR series offers industry-leading technology in an economical package, while the SCG122SN rounds out the flat knitting machine line-up with specialised coarse gauge knitting. The SFGI is a glove knitting machine. SIP is an inkjet printing machine.
