The long-anticipated production version of the SES-R computerised knitting machine will be demonstrated by Japan’s Shima Seiki at the forthcoming ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 exhibition in Singapore from October 28-31.

Based on the highly acclaimed prototype revealed at ITMA 2023 in Milan, it features a new sinker system providing unprecedented 3D shaping capability and combined with loop pressers and auto yarn carriers can freely manipulate intarsia, inverse plating and inlay knitting for the efficient creation of diverse patterns. These support applications in various industries including sports, interiors and industrial materials, in addition to apparel. SES-R will be shown in 14 gauge at ITMA Asia.

As Wholegarment knitting technology celebrates its 30th anniversary, having first been introduced at ITMA 1995 in Milan, the latest SWG-XR Wholegarment knitting machine will also be shown, as the spiritual successor to the original SWG-X machine.

Featuring four needle beds and the Japanese company’s original SlideNeedle, SWG-XR is capable of producing high-quality fine gauge Wholegarment products in all needles, with 25% higher productivity and a wider range of patterning compared with the previous-generation MACH2XS. In Singapore, the SWG-XR will be shown in 18L featuring 15-gauge needles mounted at 18-gauge pitch.

In addition to machine technology, presentations will be made of  Shima Seiki’s APEXFiz subscription-based design software. Various web services will also be demonstrated as comprehensive digital solutions to enhance the APEXFiz user experience by streamlining and promoting sustainable production. Also on display will be new SDS KnitPaint-Online knit programming software that makes available proven KnitPaint software which is used by knitting companies across the globe as standalone software.

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