Shima Seiki Italia, the Italian subsidiary of leading Japanese computerised knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki has organized a private exhibition from March 26 to 28, 2014 at its headquarters in Segrate, Milano. The exhibition is showcasing the company’s technologically advanced line-up of computerised flat knitting machines, each featuring four-needle-bed knitting technologies. MACH2X series WholeGarment knitting machines feature Shima’s original SlideNeedle on four knitting beds for full WholeGarment production capability. SWG-FIRST series machines feature in addition to its two needle beds with SlideNeedes, a transfer jack bed and a loop presser bed for increased knitting capability. Its new launch, SRY123LP machine with two loop presser bed mounted above its conventional needle beds for inlay and other techniques for producing unprecedented knitwear with woven textures and fabrics for industrial textiles. The company is also displaying its SWG061N compact WholeGarment knitting machine.

Shima Seiki is demonstrating Shima’s SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system, the company’s total knitting system concept. With comprehensive support of all aspects throughout the knit supply chain, APEX3 integrates knit production into one smooth and efficient workflow from planning and design to machine programming, production and even sales promotion.

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