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The letter B implies Business and BtoB implies business-to-business transactions. A contrasting term is BtoC (C implies Consumer), which means transactions between enterprises and consumers. For example, the manufacturers of flat knitting machines can be referred to as they are executing BtoB businesses since they do not sell products to general consumers, but they sell products to manufacturers of knit products. On the other hand, the business styles of on-line shops, etc., that sell products directly to consumers are called BtoC.

CAD stands for Computer Aided Design, meaning design by computer, while CAM stands for Computer Aided Manufacturing, meaning manufacture by computer. Shima Seiki offers apparel CAD systems to process the design of paper patterns, development of sizes, and efficient layouts and the P-CAM series, a computerized fabric cutting system for processing multi-ply or single-ply fabrics or leather hides. Currently, we offer our products not only to the apparel sector but also to areas involved in cutting of industrial materials, carbon fiber and other composite materials.

A computerized flat knitting machine is capable of computerized needle strokes, yarn selection and production control based on data stored in a computer, unlike manually operated knitting machines (called manual flat knitting machines) or mechanical knitting machines. Shima Seiki has a largest share in the world's computerized flat knitting machine market. On June, 2018, the total number of shipments have reached 200,000 units since the release of SNC, jacquard computerized flat knitting machine, in 1978.

This term refers to mature markets in developed countries that are shifting production overseas and undergoing increases in imports. In these markets, suppliers are required to produce high value-added products near consuming regions while delivering quick responses. The term typically refers to Europe, North America and Japan.

Conventional flat knitting machines are flat knitting machines other than WHOLEGARMENT flat knitting machines. Their primary markets are China, Hong Kong, South Asia and ASEAN countries. Conventional flat knitting machines require sewing and other works in downstream processes and suit labor-intensive production markets.

Design-related information outlets set up by Shima Seiki to popularize and promote fashion using WHOLEGARMENT and other new knitting technologies. In addition to the Total Design Center located in the headquarters, it is also deployed in Italy, China, the United States, the United Kingdom and Spain.

Corporate motto of Shima Seiki. Under the persistent principles of corporate management, Shima Seiki is continuously working to develop new technologies and take on the challenges of entering uncharted territories.

Gauges for knitting in finer stitches (12 to 21 Gauge). Also called high gauges. Gauges for knitting in coarser stitches (3 to 5 Gauge) are called coarse or low gauges. Between fine and coarse gauges are called middle gauges (7 to 10 Gauge).

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Machines for knitting gloves which Shima Seiki was originally founded. Shima Seiki developed the world's first automatic seamless glove knitting machine. Shima Seiki's glove knitting machines have a wide range of applications, including work gloves, gloves for precision machinery and coated gloves.

It is a dedicated option for Shima Seiki's "SVR-SP" series computerized flat knitting machines equipped with loop pressers. Alternate yarns colors can be shown on the knit fabric for individual knitting needles, expanding pattern and design variety of knitwear significantly.

It means to create data for knitting products. When knitting products, it is necessary to develop instructions related to patterns and the knitting method so that machines can work correctly. The use of the knit CAD and knit paint software mounted on the SDS-ONE APEX series offered by Shima Seiki will enable equipment users to dramatically simplify complex programs based on a large database.

A knitting machine is used to produce knitted fabrics. The three main types of knitting machine are flat knitting machines, which are the main products of the Company, circular knitting machines, and warp knitting machines.

It means information or their accumulation such as technologies and expertise needed to develop and manufacture products. In order to sufficiently bring out high performance from products, Shima Seiki has been accumulating different expertise centered on the Total Design Center. Shima Seiki believes its strengths lie in its ability to offer not only hardware and software, but also expertise.

The industry is highly reliant on intellectual work in operating business. In order to meet diversifying needs, industrial activities have grown knowledge-intensive in the process of shifting to high-mix low-volume production and have become increasingly more sophisticated as a whole. For knit production, the WHOLEGARMENT flat knitting machines, which require fewer downstream operation processes, including cutting and sewing, can respond quickly to the high-mix low-volume and high-quality production. The strategy of Shima Seiki to promote marketing of the WHOLEGARMENT flat knitting machines is helping the knit industry convert from the labor-intensive processes to knowledge-intensive processes. This is also known as the "sensitivity/information industry" in Shima Seiki.

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Labor-intensive industry

Such an industry that relies heavily on labor for business. The textile industry is said to be typically labor intensive. For knitted products, labor-intensive production, such as the sewing processes, is conducted in South Asia and ASEAN countries, where an abundant labor force is available at low cost.

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Knowledge-intensive industry

LAPIS is a weft and warp knitting machine capable of producing colorful and original knitted garments that are impossible to produce conventionally. Up to 100 colors can be used. The name "LAPIS" comes from LAPIS LAZULI, Italian for "blue-colored gem."

The WHOLEGARMENT knitting machine launched in 2015; 4 needle beds optimum for WHOLEGARMENT production are adopted; also has movable full sinkers device mounted. The remarkable speed and productivity make it possible to make beautiful, quality WHOLEGARMENT products more stably.

A market-in approach is either a user-oriented approach for providing products and services that suit market needs or a customer-oriented approach taken by enterprises to business development from a customer's point of view. The antonym of "market-in" is "product-out."

Shima Seiki is pushing for quality improvement. The production division is taking the leadership in addressing this issue by applying the market-in (offerings driven by market needs) concept to both aspects of quality and cost.

This is the color sample book offered by Pantone, Inc., based in the United States. Pantone color books are used for choosing or designating colors in various business fields including printing, design, and fashion and are disseminated throughout the world. Our design system incorporates the Pantone Color Guides, thereby enabling smooth color communications.

A production market is one with cheap labor for labor-intensive mass production and export. Typical markets of this type include South Asia, ASEAN countries and the Middle East.

"Proper" means official, specific, or appropriate, and the proper price indicates regular priced-products with no discount. Apparel industry may refer to the ratio of products sold at the regular price during the season "proper digestibility."

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted at the UN Sustainable Development Summit held in 2015 and will remain in place until 2030. They comprise 17 goals and 169 targets internationally aimed at the achievement of a sustainable world and call for the participation of both developing and advanced countries.

SDS-ONE APEX series are a design system offered by Shima Seiki with the functions of patterning, designing, and programming built into one unit under the development concept "All in One." The use of high-definition virtual samples and three-dimensional simulation enables the diversification of designs and reduced lead time and cost. The Company is expanding sales to industries other than apparel including textiles, interior, furniture and general merchandise.

By linking automatic cutting machines, automatic spreading machines, and automatic labeling devices, etc., we propose solutions for labor savings and automated pre-processing before cutting. Efficient workflow is also realized in cutting.

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CAD/CAM Systems

Shima KnitPLM (Product Lifecycle Management for Knitting) visualizes the entire process of manufacturing. By connecting the customer's products and core systems with the latest IoT technology, traceability and increased productivity throughout all processes of the value chain can be realized.

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Shima KnitPLM

E-learning system for the "SDS-ONE APEX" series. You can take classes at a time and pace that is convenient for you, and it matches new work styles such as telework. There are various courses according to customer needs, and multiple languages are supported.

New type of flat knitting machine applying our original 4 needle beds; mounting "loop presser beds" on the top of needle beds and the same number of loop pressers as that of needles allows controlling pressdown of individual loops. This makes it possible to conduct inlay patters and fechage knitting stably, and largely expands the range of design.

By combining the WHOLEGARMENT flat knitting machine with the SDS-ONE APEX series, an apparel production system without the need for sample-making is realized. Shima Seiki advocates that truly sustainable manufacturing is achieved by providing consumers with what they want, when they want it.

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Sustainability @SHIMA SEIKI

It means fabrics and also means the overall textile products in broad terms. Textiles have warps and wefts that regularly cross over and are able to retain certain shapes with less shrinkage. Textiles have the features of mass production and high durability.