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Supporting high-quality circular knitted fabric simulation.
SHIMA SEIKI's SDS-ONE APEX3 can be used to design circular knit fabric patterns including stripes and jacquard patterns. It can also produce a variety of structure patterns for single-knit fabrics such as jersey and tuck patterns, as well as double-knit fabrics such as rib fabrics. Raised nap fabrics and prints can also be simulated. SDS-ONE APEX3 offers comprehensive support for everything from product planning, pattern development, colorways and fabric simulation to output of circular knit CAD bitmap data and generation of sales promotion material. It is an optimal design system for all types of knit fabrics and related products for the apparel industry, including textile converters, circular knit manufacturers, planning companies, OEM and ODM manufacturers, trade firms, yarn traders, interior designers, sporting goods manufacturers, innerwear manufacturers and sundry goods manufacturers.
User-Friendly Interface
SDS-ONE APEX3’s interface consists of a pressure-sensitive cordless pen and digitizer tablet as well as a trackball unit with duplicate keys for often-used functions. This user-friendly setup allows the simultaneous use of both hands for maximum productivity.
Work Menu / Assistant Menu
Easy-to-understand guidelines with photos and illustrations, Customizable workflow sequences and detailed help menu allow beginners and professionals alike to take full advantage of SDS-ONE APEX3.
Color Management System (CMS) (Optional)
An on-board color management system provides uniform color space environment from scanner input to display monitor and printer output. Color management is possible for Adobe RGB and sRGB color space.
Output Format
BMP/GIF/JPG/PCT/PDF/PNG/PSD/TIF, etc. Some attributes may not be output correctly.
Users' Site
SHIMA SEIKI users are privy to the latest information available on the SHIMA SEIKI Users' Site via the Internet. The knit sample archive featuring years of accumulated SHIMA SEIKI know-how, maintenance videos and training material are all available online.
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Networking
As a communication tool, SDS-ONE APEX3 ties together various areas of the apparel industry for real-time communication throughout the supply chain. What used to take days for presentations can now be confirmed in minutes. Quick-response production is also possible, even at remote factory locations around the globe.
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After-Sales Support
As market trends and customer needs vary on a daily basis, SHIMA SEIKI likewise updates its software continuously. SDS-ONE APEX3 also contains a foolproof system which provides automatic backup of work data just in case. Should more serious trouble occur, our worldwide technical support network provides professional service and parts inventory for hassle-free repairs.
