Shima Seiki Italia S.p.A., the Italian subsidiary of Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd., will exhibit at the 81st edition of Pitti Immagine Filati in Florence, Italy. It will participate in the Fashion At Work section of the exhibition aimed at appealing to the technical and creative interests of visitors by providing hardware and software solutions for design, manufacturing and processing of knitted goods.
On display will be Shima Seiki’s flagship WholeGarment knitting machine, MACH2XS. Featuring such innovations as the original SlideNeedle on four needle beds as well as the patented spring-loaded moveable sinker system, MACH2XS can knit beautiful, high-quality 3D items with dimensional structures and details that are uniquely WholeGarment, all with very high efficiency while minimizing dependence upon labor-intensive sewing and linking.
These qualities of WholeGarment knit production are maximized in combination with the SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system, the latest version of which will be exhibited at Pitti Filati. At the core of the company’s Total Fashion System concept, APEX3 provides comprehensive support throughout the apparel supply chain, integrating production into one smooth and efficient workflow from yarn development, product planning and design to production and even sales promotion. Especially effective is APEX3’s capability to improve on the design and evaluation process with Virtual Sampling. The ultra-realistic simulation capability on APEX3 allows Virtual Sampling to minimize the significant amount of time, cost and material spent during the sample-making process. With this new manufacturing model, the production cycle can be shortened to such an extent that on-demand production can revolutionize the supply chain to support mass-customization and increasing consumer demand for e-commerce applications.