SHIMA INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
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SHIMA INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS
EX SHIMA INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS SHIMA SEIKI leads the world’s flat knitting industry with a rich history of technological innovation. Having invented the world’s first Digital Stitch Control System and seam free WholeGarment ® knitwear, we are also known as an With combined experience in both computerized knitting and cutting, SHIMA SEIKI supports industrial textile manufacturing for a variety of applications through exclusive experience and know-how. industry pioneer. 1)Shaped knitting capability unique to flat knitting Under our founding philosophy to “create ourselves what 2)Integral knitting of built-in aggregate parts is not available,” SHIMA SEIKI’s reputation as innovation leader has been unchallenged for over 50 years. Continuing with research and development in textiles outside of knitting, we have gone beyond the limits of fashion, having entered the industrial textile sector. 3) Seam-free WholeGarment® technology that knits products in their entirety 4)Development of new stitches and knit structures 5) Expanding the capability to handle new materials in both knitting and cutting We at SHIMA SEIKI approach technical textiles in the same manner as we have in the past, providing innovative solutions based on our core technology of knitting and other textile processes. 6) Maintaining a comprehensive product range consisting of knitting width and gauge as well as cutting area and ply thickness 7)Expanding product range for supporting new applications MATERIALS HEALTHCARE SPORTS INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS KNITTING SAFETY & PROTECTION SMART GARMENTS AUTOMOTIVE CUTTING AEROSPACE HOME FURNISHINGS 1 SPORTS HEALTHCARE Nowadays professional-grade equipment is In the medical and healthcare industry, fit and becoming increasingly popular even among the comfort from elastic knitwear and WholeGarment ® amateur and recreational sports markets. Knitwear 3D shaping technology offer great potential. features superior stretch characteristics, and WholeGarment ® compression knitwear based on furthermore seam-free WholeGarment 3D shaping 3D body scans allow custom-fit comfort for individual technology offers ideal fit and comfort. In addition, patients. Cushions using resilient spacer fabrics are since WholeGarment ® knitwear can be produced also receiving attention in healthcare. ® in its entirety with very short leadtimes, made-tomeasure custom sportswear can be produced to provide ideal fit for individual athletes. Compression Wear Body scan data is converted to 3D data on the design system, and garment patterns are produced. A knitting program is produced based on those patterns, allowing a custom-fit garment to be produced on a WholeGarment® knitting machine. By varying material and stitch structure, small adjustments can be made to compression rate and location, allowing such medical applications as treatment of lymphedema and other conditions. Form-stable products By manipulating materials, stitch structure and shaping methods, formstable 3-dimensional products such as brassier cups can be produced. Partition® Socks 5-toe socks, Partition® socks and tabi socks can all be knit with variations in toe separation, allowing balance and stability as needed for increased performance. Furthermore by applying new knitting methods and materials, partial compression can be achieved for support wear. 4 PARTITION® SOCKS Patent No. 12002909.5 etc. HUMAN Clothing has traditionally been divided into two general categories: wovens and knits. Knits are known for their stretch characteristics, and with flat knitting’s unique shaping capabilities, items can be shaped-tofit. This fitment is considered especially suited to industrial applications concerning wearable technology, and elastic knitwear and compression garments have become the focal point for safety, protection, sports and healthcare. In this respect, seam-free 3-dimensional knitwear utilizing SHIMA SEIKI’s WholeGarment ® knitting technology is gathering interest as having great potential in this area. 2 SAFETY & PROTECTION Beginning with knitted work-glove applications, SHIMA SEIKI currently supports knitting, shaping and cutting of functional fabrics and materials that clear various safety guidelines in industrial, police and security, fire-fighting and military applications. These include such features as cut-resistance, heat-resistance, electrical insulation and chemical resistance. Balaclava sample by 019 Ltd. (Made in the U.K.) WholeGarment ® Shoe Knitted shoe uppers are usually of the cut-and-sew variety, but lately there are shaped uppers gathering attention in the market. WholeGarment® shoe uppers are produced without seams in one entire piece, offering ideal fit shaped to the foot. 3 SMART GARMENTS From novelty garments with decorative LED illumination to lifestyle products that can operate smart phones and media players, and even medical applications such as remote health monitors, it is possible to knit-in electrically conductive yarns and IC chips, as well as tubes for wiring and pockets for batteries and antennas. Smart Bellyband Fetal condition can be monitored remotely by the physician, without having the expectant mother spend hours at the hospital under observation. Photo : Courtesy of Drexel University Knitted Electrical Capacitor By knitting with specially developed yarns that function as electrical capacitors, electrical energy can be stored within a garment, eliminating the need for batteries used in sensor operation and data communication, etc. Photo : Courtesy of Drexel University 5 HOME FURNISHINGS Specialty fabrics and leather used in furniture coverings, curtains and drapes, and other home furnishings require special cutting machines. Special knitting techniques using warp (vertical) yarns and inlay (horizontal) yarns inserted into flat knitted fabrics realize high quality design as well as durability and wear resistance. Cooling Vest The Japan Uniform Center adopts technology developed by the Japanese Aerospace Development Agency ( JAXA ) in collaboration with private sector companies to market new products. One of these collaborations has yielded a vest that features knittedin pipes running throughout for sending liquid to all portions of the upper body for cooling purposes. There are high expectations for its use in professions that require temperature regulation such as fire - fighting. 8 Product : Cooling by Space Technology Undergarment, Vest Type. Planning : Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Nippon Uniform Center Manufacturing and Marketing : Teikoku Sen-i Co., Ltd. INDUSTRY SHIMA SEIKI is involved in many joint projects in the automotive and aerospace sectors that require constant development and application of new materials. Qualities such as strength, light weight, flexibility and durability are maximized in the development of knitted products, while NC cutting machines offer precision cutting of various materials. 6 AUTOMOTIVE AEROSPACE For automotive interiors, SHIMA SEIKI provides 3D The aerospace industry can also benefit from cutting shaping technology for seat covers, and special and shaping of a variety of materials, as well as seam- leather cutting machines are used for seats, armrests, free WholeGarment ® tubular harnesses and shields. headrests, trim, etc. WholeGarment can also WholeGarment ® knitwear has also been adopted as produce seam-free wire harnesses and heat-resistant onboard wear for Space Shuttle and Space Station shields for the engine room. For luxury and sports missions, due to its benefit of seam-free fit and comfort vehicles as well as alternative energy and concept in a zero-gravity environment. Close cooperation with a vehicles, carbon fiber- and glass fiber-reinforced spinning company yielded a garment with antibacterial plastic prepreg material can be cut on our NC cutting and deodorizing properties to ensure a pleasant mission machines as well. in close quarters. ® 7 INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS While understanding the large variety of industrial materials available in the market, SHIMA SEIKI places great effort upon widening the range of materials with which it can knit and cut. For knitting, aramid yarns, carbon fiber, as well as high-performance monofilament and metallic yarns are supported in shaping and 3D shaping. A wide range of NC cutting machines with specialized cutting heads are available for handling of various materials as well. Carbon Fiber + Nylon Zylon®+ Polyethylene Stainless Steel 304 Kevlar ® Nylon Monofilament Zylon®+ Glassfiber Zylon®+ Polyester Zylon®+ Nylon monofilament Thermo Yarn + Nylon Stainless Steel 304 PET Monofilament Zylon is a registered trademark of Toyobo Co. Ltd. Kevlar is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. 9 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Since its founding, SHIMA SEIKI has always strived to provide “world’s first” technology. Nowadays, that pioneering spirit is not only nurtured within the company, but is also shared with other companies and academic institutions through a number of joint projects. Joint Industry-University Projects 10 Technische Universität Dresden At Dresden Technical University of Dresden, Germany, a set of SHIMA SEIKI knitting machine and design system is used in the research and development of various knitted applications for a variety of materials. 3D Scanning Device The result of a three-way research and development collaboration among Wakayama University, Wakayama Prefectural Medical University Hospital and SHIMA SEIKI, the 3D Scanning Device features multiple cameras and LED light sources that take precise measurements in only one second. Drexel University Drexel University of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is home to the SHIMA SEIKI HAUTE TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY, a new crossdiscipline laboratory that aims to nurture new ways of thinking. Several WholeGarment ® knitting machines and design systems are used by faculty and students not only of textiles, but of biotechnology, computer science and other departments as well. SPECIAL PROJECTS As leading technologist in the field of flat knitting, which among textile manufacturing methods is the only type capable of forming shapes directly on the machine, SHIMA SEIKI supports all aspects of new development, from testing new materials to producing prototypes, offering technical support for mass-production as well as consulting at all levels and participating in joint projects. With our own design and development department, as well as our own manufacturing facilities, not to mention an in-house manufacturing rate of over 70 per cent, SHIMA SEIKI can offer flexible original solutions and contribute to intellectual creativity. MATERIAL APPLICATIONS In the field of technical textiles, new ideas for fabrics and products utilizing new materials are constantly under consideration. That is why at SHIMA SEIKI we are involved not only in knitting machine development for handling new materials, but also in the development of new materials together with spinning companies. 2D Shaping For flat, two-dimensional pieces, shaping is performed by such knitting techniques as narrowing and widening. Other methods include the use of moulds, or materials that fuse or harden when heated, such as those used in embossed knits and spacer fabrics. 3D Shaping With pattern-based 3D design and programming, along with 3D shaping made possible with WholeGarment® knitting, the range of knitted applications in the industrial textile area will surely expand. Because each item can be produced in its entirety, there is no need for cutting or sewing of parts, and edges do not require any further processing. 11 MACHINES WholeGarment® Computerized Knitting Machine MACH2®X is a revolutionary new knitting machine that overturns the conventional standard of a flat knitting machine. Featuring SHIMA SEIKI’s original SlideNeedle™ on four needle beds instead of the usual two, MACH2®X is capable of performing true, highquality, high-speed WholeGarment® knitting. The Evolution to WholeGarment® Conventional knitted items are produced by cutting patterned pieces out of a fabric and sewing them together (cut and sew). Through improved programming, shaping technology allows pieces to be shaped according to these patterns, eliminating the cutting process but still requiring sewing. Now, with WholeGarment ® knitting, products can be knit in their entirety without sewing. WholeGarment® Computerized Knitting Machine The SWG®-N2 series compact WholeGarment ® knitting machines feature our renowned SlideNeedle™ and are capable of producing a variety of products. With a knitting width ranging from 10 inches (25cm) to 36 inches (90cm), the versatile N2 can be used for everything from sampling to massproduction in the healthcare, sports, safety and industrial materials sectors. 12 Cut and Sew The Original SlideNeedle™ SHIMA SEIKI has re-evaluated the most basic component of knitting—the knitting needle—and has renewed the 150-year old latch needle design. Improvements made to the basic design yield unprecedented knitting techniques for producing unprecedented products. Shaped Knitting WholeGarment ® Computerized Flat Knitting Machine With two loop presser beds mounted on top of conventional needle beds, SRY ® provides complete control over pressdown of individual loops. Resulting inlay patterns limit typical stretch characteristics of knitwear, offering new potential for industrial fabrics using metallic and monofilament yarns. Yarn Unwinding Option When knitting with such materials as metallic and monofilament yarns, the yarn has a tendency to kink, making it practically impossible to feed smoothly into the machine. The Yarn Unwinding Option features a motorized bobbin that provides stable yarn feed with control over feed amount and tension. Computerized Flat Knitting Machine A compilation of SHIMA SEIKI’s vast know-how and experience accumulated over the years, SVR® is the global standard for shaped knitting. Madein-Japan quality, reliability, productivity, userfriendliness and cost-performance all combine to satisfy the high expectations of the world's industrial textiles industry. Computerized Cutting Machine Computerized Flat Knitting Machine A hybrid knitting machine that combines warp knitting with flat knitting, such a machine can only be produced with the highest standards of mechatronic development and manufacturing. Colorful intarsia and jacquard patterns can be combined with vertical warp patterns for unprecedented patterning possibilities SHIMA SEIKI's P-CAM® series NC cutting machines all feature high productivity, efficiency and quality. Cutting width can be chosen depending upon individual needs, and multiply machines feature a range of ply thickness from which to choose, starting with single sheets. Materials range from fabric and leather to carbon fiber and composite materials, and cutting heads can be chosen from straight blade and circular blade to reciprocating knife and even ultrasonic cutter. Combined with our CAD system, a fully integrated production system can be obtained. 13 SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. SHIMA SEIKI SPAIN, S.A.U. SHIMA SEIKI (HONG KONG) LTD. SHIMA SEIKI EUROPE LTD. SHIMA SEIKI PORTUGAL, UNIPESSOAL LDA SHIMA SEIKI KOREA INC. SHIMA SEIKI ITALIA S.p.A. SHIMA SEIKI U.S.A. INC. 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