The leading computerised flat knitting machine manufacturer Shima Seiki MFG, of Wakayama, Japan, will exhibit at the Egy Stitch & Tex exhibition in Cairo, Egypt, that will take place from 27 February-2 March 2014.

On display will be the latest version of its SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system demonstrating comprehensive support of the entire process of apparel production.

All-in-one

An ‘all-in-one’ 3D design system that supports all aspects of fashion design and production, SDS-ONE APEX3 is at the core of Shima Seiki's ‘Total Fashion System’ concept.

It is said to provide comprehensive support of the apparel production process from planning and production to sales promotion, as well as its capability for Virtual Sampling.

3D simulation

Ultra-realistic simulation capability allows Virtual Sampling to minimise the costly time and resource consuming sample-making process, the company reports.

Products can also be evaluated using 3D simulation, such as 3D modelling, 3D fitting and 3D mapping. APEX3 also supports design and simulation in a variety of other industries such as circular knitting, weaving, pile weaving and printing.

Quality and reliability

Also on display will be a computerised flat knitting machine demonstrating its capabilities on-site. Typical of Shima Seiki equipment, made-in-Japan quality, reliability, productivity, user-friendliness and cost-performance combine to satisfy the high expectations of the world's fashion industry.

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