Leading computerized knitting machine manufacturer SHIMA SEIKI MFG. LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will participate at the upcoming 30th Vietnam Saigon Textile & Garment Industry Expo, SaigonTex 2017, to be held from 5th-8th April in Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
At the four-day event, the company will present its fast and efficient P-CAM182 multi-ply computerized cutting machine (NC cutting machine). With high productivity, P-CAM’s multi-ply cutting capability allows up to 2 inches (55mm) of fabric or material to be cut, while the turbo fan option suppresses fluctuation in air pressure for stable multi-ply cutting. A knife sharpening system produces a sharp, strong blade every time. Strong, robust components permit quicker response times for knife movement and more accurate cutting for thick fabrics such as denim.
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Apart from the above-mentioned machine, Shima Seiki will also display SDS-ONE APEX3 3D design system that offers an ideal manufacturing model to support entire process of knitwear production from planning and design to production and sales promotion, as well as capability for Virtual Sampling. With full-featured PGM software, APEX3 provides smooth and efficient workflow from patternmaking, grading and marking to cutting. Highly efficient “AutoMarking Premium” nesting software, as well as barcode generation are available for efficient marker generation and pick-up.
APEX3 supports design and simulation in a variety of textile industries including flat knitting, circular knitting, weaving, pile weaving and printing, as well as industrial design.






