Leading computerized flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki of Japan will be taking part at the SIMATEX exhibition in Buenos Aires, Argentina next month, where it will show some of its latest advanced knitting technology.

Shima will exhibit a wide range of its products, including new proposals in seam-free WholeGarment knitting technology which could offer an interesting alternative to the current labour-intensive knitwear manufacturing sector in South America.

Also on display will be the latest version of Japanese company’s SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system. APEX3 is at the core of Shima’s Total Fashion System which offers comprehensive support of the knit production process from planning and production to sales promotion, as well as the capability for Virtual Sampling. Ultra-realistic simulation allows Virtual Sampling to minimize the costly time and resource consuming sample making process.

Exhibited technology

Shima will show the following technology at the Buenos Aires show in May:

• MACH2S (Wholegarment knitting machine)
• SIR122-SV (Computerized flat knitting machine)
• SSR112-SV (Computerized flat knitting machine)
• NSSG122-SV (Computerized flat knitting machine)
• SDS-ONE APEX3 (3D Apparel Design System)

Shima Seiki is a leading manufacturer in the computerized flatbed knitting machine industry. With complete systems integration from planning, production to sales promotion and retail sales, Shima has been dedicating its products and services to the knitting industry worldwide through the latest in computerized knitting technology.

The company is also the pioneer in complete garment manufacturing technology—known as Wholegarment —wherein an entire knitted garment is produced on the knitting machine without the need for linking or sewing afterward. Since its commercial introduction in 1995, Shima has been the undisputed leader in Wholegarment knitting technology with almost 30 years of on-going research and almost 20 years of proprietary field experience and know-how, not to mention over one thousand patents worldwide concerning machinery, programming, and stitch structures.

As well as being involved in the development, manufacture, sales and service of Wholegarment knitting machines, the company also offers computerized flat knitting machines, glove and sock knitting machines, computer graphic apparel design systems, apparel CAD systems, computerized cutting machines (CAM), textile printing machines and other related peripherals.

Exhibition Details

Exhibition: SIMATEX 2014

Organizer: Mundo Textil

Tel: +54-11-4-862-8485

Date: Tuesday, 6^th - Friday, 9th May 2014

Hours: 14:00 - 21:00

Venue: Costa Salguero Exhibition Center, Av. Costanera, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Tel: +54-11-4-808-8300

Booth No.: 508

www.shimaseiki.com