Established in 1962 Shima Seiki has become a brand to be reckoned with. Shima Seiki Japan is the leading manufacturer in the computerized flatbed knitting machine industry, with the largest worldwide market share. With over 100 attendees and 50 companies participating at the previous edition, G3D seminars and workshops has been seen positive response. The purpose of the symposium is to bring together representatives from all across the apparel industry to focus on the future of the industry.
On display will be Shima Seiki’s flagship Mach2XS Wholegarment knitting machine featuring the original Slide Needle™ on four needle beds and spring-type moveable sinkers. Mach2XS offers high efficiency and stability with extended patterning capability while knitting wholegarment items. The compact SWG061N2 Wholegarment knitting machine offers flexible production as well as the capability for producing technical textiles for sports, medical and other industrial applications. The new SVR123SP computerized flat knitting machine features a loop presser bed with inlay capability, offering new and exciting possibilities in hybrid knit-weave textiles. The compact SSR112 workhorse machine will also be on display to demonstrate the leading edge in computerized shaped knitting technology.
Also on show will be the SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system that is at the core of Shima Seiki’s “Total Fashion System” concept integrating knit production into one smooth and efficient workflow from planning and design to machine programming, production and even sales promotion.
