Shima Seiki exhibited its line of advanced computerized flat knitting machines. A cross-section of its technology, ranging from SSG- and SIG- series conventional shaping machines to its latest Mach2-series high-spec WholeGarment knitting machines, was included.
The latest offering, Mach2X, is an advanced computerized flat knitting machine with outstanding speed and productivity, and can handle a maximum knitting speed of 1.6m/sec.
As mainstream production turned sluggish for many knitters in China as a result of the slowed economy, Shima Seiki believes the alternative solutions offered can arouse new interests in the market.
Knitters who are keen to build their own brands can produce higher value and fashionable knitwears, using Shima Seiki's design systems, SDS-One Apex and SDS-One. The former is capable of 3D design and simulation for even more accurate evaluation of designs without the need for costly, time-consuming sample making.
Moreover, MACH2X and MACH2S are fast machines for high productivity of wholegarments. Following the introduction of the machines in last year's ITMA Asia + Citme show, they have become the focus of Shima Seiki's exhibits in this year's ShanghaiTex.
Masaki Karasuno of Shima Seiki's planning division said: "The eventual recovery of the world economy will surely see a rebound of demand for knit production in China. An important factor that must be considered in such a situation is the shortage of manual labor. Shima Seiki's pioneering effort in wholegarment knitting pays off as the ideal solution by eliminating the need for labor-intensive sewing and linking processes."
He said that customers were looking for new things to survive. "Many are very interested in these new products. Had there not been a downturn, they would have stayed with the same machines."
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