Shima Seiki To Exhibit Computerised Textile Cutting Machines, Design Software And WholeGarment Knitting Machines At JIAM 2024 In Osaka
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Leading textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan is exhibiting at the upcoming JIAM 2024 Japan International Apparel & Non-Apparel Manufacturing Trade Show in Osaka, Japan.
At JIAM the company will be promoting all three of its main product lines: Computerized cutting machines (NC cutting machines); Computerized flat knitting machines; and Design software, to the international market.
The company’s exhibition theme at JIAM 2024 is SHIMA SEIKI Reborn, referring to the renewal of SHIMA SEIKI’s commitment to innovation.
The Reborn concept is manifested in the form of brand-new ‘R’ series models, available in both computerized cutting machine and computerized knitting machine lineups.
Computerized Cutting Machines (NC Cutting Machines)
· P-CAM® R
While SHIMA SEIKI is best known as a leading flat knitting machine manufacturer, it also boasts the largest market share for computerized cutting machines in Japan. Now with its new P- CAM® R, Japan’s best-selling cutting technology has become available to the world. Redesigned from the ground up as a high-performance flagship machine in SHIMA SEIKI’s computerized cutting machine (NC cutting machine) lineup, P-CAM® R features elevated productivity and cutting precision for the global market.
· P-CAM®160 Pattern Matching Premium
The Pattern Matching Premium variation of the P-CAM®160 singly-ply computerized cutting machine (NC cutting machine) is capable of pattern-matched cutting for plaids, stripes and borders. Equipped with a line-scan camera, the entire fabric pattern is read as it is fed into the machine, and is matched with marking data prepared by SDS®-ONE APEX4 CAD software, to enable pattern-matched cutting that takes into account fabric skew and distortion
· P-CAM®120C
P-CAM®120C is a computerized cutting machine (NC cutting machine) that is ideal for cutting sheets of carbon- and glass-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP and GFRP) pre-impregnated composites (prepregs). It features cutting methods selectable from drag knife, reciprocating knife as well as ultrasonic knife, which allows a wide range of materials to be cut, including rubber, leather, vinyl, thermoplastics, adhesive material and water-repellent fabrics, in single ply up to 20mm in thickness or multiply applications.
Computerized Flat Knitting Machines
· SWG-XR®
Heading SHIMA SEIKI’s flat knitting machine display at JIAM 2024 is the latest-generation flagship WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine, the SWG-XR®. Capable of knitting an entire garment without the need for sewing or linking, WHOLEGARMENT® knitting technology is one of the most sustainable forms of textile production available, requiring only the minimal amount of material for producing a single item. SWG-XR® features 4 needle beds for all-needle knitting of high quality WHOLEGARMENT® products using the company’s original SlideNeedle™, in addition to a re-designed sinker system and a compact, light-weight carriage featuring 4 systems, as well as auto yarn carriers.
· SWG®041N2
The SWG®041N2 compact WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine can produce a wide range of WHOLEGARMENT® items in their entirety without the need for linking or sewing. The SWG®-N2 series “Mini” range is suited to the production of small knit items and accessories such as gloves, socks, hats and scarves as well as dog wear, cozies, shoe uppers, bags, glasses cases, smartphone covers and other personal items.
· SVR®093SP
SVR®093SP is a conventional shaped knitting machine featuring a loop presser bed that yields novel fabrics with special inlay patterns that are produced by inserting yarn into knit fabric in a weave fashion, for producing hybrid fabrics with both knit and weave characteristics. i-Plating® inverse-plating capability increases patterning capability even further, including the production of jacquard-like patterns in light-weight plain jersey stitch.
Design Software
· SDS®-ONE APEX4
The potential of SHIMA SEIKI textile machines is maximized in combination with the SDS®-ONE APEX4 “all-in-one” 3D design system. At the core of the company’s “Total Fashion System” concept, SDS®-ONE APEX4 provides comprehensive support throughout the apparel supply chain, integrating production into one smooth and efficient workflow, as an apparel CAD system from patternmaking and grading to marking (nesting), as well as a design system from product planning and design to production and even sales promotion.
· APEXFiz®
The software available on the all-in-one SDS®-ONE APEX4 3D design system are available as individual software subscriptions in the form of APEXFiz® software. APEXFiz® Design is available with complete design functionality to support the creative side of fashion from planning and design to colorway evaluation, for flat knitting, circular knitting, weaving, pile weaving and embroidery as well. Realistic fabric simulation and 3D virtual sampling are also available to replace physical sampling, saving on time, cost and material that otherwise go to waste
· SHIMA SEIKI Online Services
The product planning capability of APEXFiz® Design is enhanced by several web services featured as part of the SHIMA SEIKI Online Services (SHIMA online) web platform. These include SHIMA Datamall™ digital content web service that allows users to search, browse and purchase a variety of useful data for streamlining the planning and production of fashion items, as well as the yarnbank® digital yarn sourcing web service that offers digitized yarn data by yarn companies from around the world for download and use in virtual sampling.
About Shima Seiki
SHIMA SEIKI is a leading textile machinery manufacturer and solutions provider dedicated to delivering a digitally optimized value chain for the fashion industry.
Known for its innovative fashion technology, SHIMA SEIKI is particularly famous as pioneer of WHOLEGARMENT knitting technology wherein a garment can be produced three-dimensionally in one entire piece without the need for sewing.
