We will release the programming-specific software <SDS KnitPaint-Online>, which independently features the knitting data creation application 'KnitPaint' included in the All-in-One design system <SDS-ONE APEX> series, as well as <SDS KnitPaint-Online Collar> specifically for the collar knitting machine N.SSR072. SDS KnitPaint-Online automatically creates patterns through style selection and dimension input, and design data can also be utilized as programming data. It supports programming with built-in knitting know-how and features such as 'Knitting Assist', which detects errors in advance, and 'Knitting Viewer', which allows you to check the movement of needles and yarn in 3D. Additionally, it offers functions for confirming the completed image through loop simulation and design consideration. On the other hand, SDS KnitPaint-Online Collar focuses on the essential functions needed for collar programming, prioritizing usability. Both software can be installed on PCs, accommodating various work styles at home or in the workplace, and supporting the creation of products as envisioned. Release date: June 9, 2025.

We are pleased to announce the opening of our comprehensive customer support site, <SHIMA HelpCenter>, for the products we sell. SHIMA HelpCenter consolidates help, FAQs, operation manuals, and glossaries for SHIMA SEIKI products, enhancing user convenience by supporting cross-content keyword searches. Additionally, it provides clear explanations of various product functions through video tutorials, guiding users to smartly resolve any questions or issues they may have. With compatibility for smartphones and tablets, it can be accessed anytime and anywhere. To use SHIMA HelpCenter, you will need to register for an account with SHIMA SEIKI Online Services (commonly known as SHIMA online). SHIMA online is the web service platform operated by our company. By registering for a SHIMA online account, you can also access the online service <SHIMA Datamall>, which allows you to search, view, and purchase various digital data useful for planning, production, and sales of fashion items, all with the same ID.

We launched the online service "SHIMA Datamall" on June 1, 2022, which allows users to search, view, and purchase various digital data useful for planning, production, and sales of fashion items. The content of SHIMA Datamall can be utilized in conjunction with the yarn data search web service "yarnbank," as well as arranged with the "SDS-ONE APEX series" and "APEXFiz." Users of SHIMA SEIKI's 3D design system SDS-ONE APEX series and subscription design software APEXFiz, along with users of flat knitting machines, will enhance operational efficiency and further advance the digital transformation of manufacturing, achieving a shift towards sustainable production. <Product Name> SHIMA Datamall (Digital Content Web Service) <Content Details> The following content can be searched, viewed, and purchased: - Knit products (knitting data for original knit samples from SHIMA SEIKI) - Knit patterns (data for knit structures and jacquard patterns) - 3D base (data that serves as the base for 3D virtual samples)

We will release a software dedicated to pattern making, <APEXFiz PGM-Patternmaker>. This is an additional lineup of the subscription service <APEXFiz PGM>, which is an independent version of the new PGM software from the <SDS-ONE APEX> series, a design system that supports the entire apparel supply chain from upstream to downstream, released last year. APEXFiz PGM-Patternmaker is designed with the concept of "more intuitively and quickly," providing an interface that allows pattern makers to instantly shape their thoughts. By enabling operations based on the "surface concept," the need for the "partification" process, which recognizes CAD-specific lines as parts, has been eliminated. It is designed to be user-friendly, automatically recognizing specified lines and points, and allows for menu customization. <Product Name> APEXFiz PGM-Patternmaker (Pattern Design Software) <Release Date> February 2022

In March 2021, we launched 'APEXFiz' as an additional lineup in the design system series "SDS-ONE APEX." Developed in response to significant changes in the era, such as the rapid increase in telework and remote work due to new lifestyles, APEXFiz maintains the strengths of the traditional APEX series and is a software subscription service. We offer five product lineups, ranging from the entry model APEXFiz Design Jr. to the full-spec APEXFiz Design Pro. <Product Name> APEXFiz (Design Software) <Product Lineup> APEXFiz Design Jr. (Entry Model) APEXFiz Design-Standard (Standard Specification) APEXFiz Design-Knit (Knit Specific) APEXFiz Design-Weave (Woven Fabric Specific) APEXFiz Design Pro (Full Specification)

We are pleased to announce that Shima Seiki Manufacturing Ltd. has completely renewed its official website. Japanese: https://www.shimaseiki.co.jp English: https://www.shimaseiki.com Chinese: https://www.shimaseiki.com.cn Founded on the development of glove knitting machines, SHIMA SEIKI has continued to expand globally as a leading company in the knit machine sector within the fashion and apparel industry. Recently, our products have also taken on an important role in supporting manufacturing in other industries. Under the new slogan "KNITify the World," we are proposing "knitting" as an option for all types of manufacturing. The new official website clearly introduces the appeal of knitting and its applications to everyone involved in manufacturing, including companies. We have also started featuring user case studies, making it a content-rich experience that allows you to feel closer to SHIMA SEIKI products. We invite you to take a look at this opportunity.

Shimaseiki Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has newly published a procurement page on its official website. ■Shimaseiki Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Procurement Page https://www.shimaseiki.co.jp/procurement/ We are seeking business partners for the procurement items listed in the link below from companies within Japan. Transactions will be conducted in Japanese only. In accordance with the principle of good faith and sincerity for mutual prosperity with our business partners, we will conduct fair transactions based on our procurement policy. If you wish to engage in business with us, please enter your company information from the URL below. https://www.shimaseiki.co.jp/procurement/entry/