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SHIMA SEIKI to participate in EGE TMF 2017

The SDS-ONE APEX3 design system (c) 2017 Shima Seiki
Leading computerized knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will participate in the inaugural edition of the EGE TMF Aegean Textile, Garment Machinery, Textile Chemicals and Printing Technology Exhibition in Denizli, Turkey later this month.
At EGE TMF 2017, SHIMA SEIKI will exhibit a wide range of its products, including new proposals in seam-free WHOLEGARMENT® knitting technology that requires no linking or sewing, as an alternative to labor-intensive manufacturing in the Turkish market. Featured is the flagship MACH2XS WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine with original SlideNeedleTM on four needle beds and spring-loaded moveable sinkers, as well as the compact SWG091N2 for producing smaller WHOLEGARMENT® items and accessories.  Novel proposals in knit-weave hybrid fabrics will be made on the SRY machine featuring specialized loop presser beds and inlay knitting capability. The SIP-series inkjet printing machine will also demonstrate high-speed high-quality printing directly on fabrics as well as on finished goods. The P-CAM series comput- erized cutting machine rounds out the SHIMA SEIKI exhibit.
Pic: MACH2XS123 Demonstrations will be performed on the SDS-ONE APEX3 design system that is at the core of the company’s “Total Fashion System” concept. With comprehensive support of the product supply chain, APEX3 integrates every stage from planning and design to machine programming, production and even sales promotion into one smooth and efficient workflow.

Photo-realistic simulation capability allows Virtual Sampling to minimize the need for actual sample-making, reducing time, material and cost while increasing presentation quality in the sampling process. APEX3 supports design and simulation in a variety of industries including flat knitting, circular knitting, weaving, pile weaving and printing. Exhibition Details Exhibition: EGE TMF 2017 Date: Wednesday, 22nd ~ Saturday, 25th March 2017 Hours: 10:00AM ~ 6:00PM Location: Denizli Egs Fuar Merkezi - Izmir asfalti üzeri 5 km. EGS Park üzeri Denizli, Turkey - Tel: +90 258-371 40 81 Organizer: iZGi FUARCILIK LTD. - Tel: +90-212-515-0511 Booth No.: D 1-2 Exhibited Technology MACH2XS123 15L - WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine SWG091N2 10G - WHOLEGARMENT® knitting machine SRY123LP-SC 10G - Computerized flat knitting machine SIP-160F2L - Inkjet printing machine P-CAM223 - Computerized cutting machine SDS-ONE APEX3 - 3D design system For more information please contact: TETAS IC VE DIS TICARET A.S. Tel: +90-212-866-9100 Fax: +90-212-381-6383 E-mail: tetas@tetas.com.tr URL: http://www.tetas.com.tr/ SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. Tel: +81-73-474-8210

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