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SDS-ONE APEX4
Wakayama, Japan
What it is
SDS-ONE APEX4 is SHIMA SEIKI’s Windows all-in-one system combining hardware and software for textile and apparel development. It supports planning, design, colorway creation, fabric simulation, and 3D virtual sampling for flat knitting, circular knitting, printing, and weaving. High-definition virtual samples and scanned real-yarn simulation can reduce physical sample-making. Pattern CAD serves knitwear, apparel, and industrial designs, while knitting-machine programming includes shaping and WHOLEGARMENT production. An Auto-suggest function generates colorways and designs automatically. SHIMA SEIKI describes the system as linking yarn spinners, apparel brands, and manufacturers across planning, design, production, and sales promotion. Listed industries include fashion, sports and outdoors, healthcare, shoes and accessories, home furnishings, automotive, aeronautical, and industrial materials. The maker confirms operation on Windows 11, but upgrade methods depend on machine number. Units numbered 60001 or higher may lose Windows licensing when updated to Windows 11 version 24H2. Pricing is available on request.
For and against
For
- Combines design software with integrated hardware
- Supports textile design across four production methods
- Provides 3D virtual sampling and yarn simulation
- Includes pattern CAD and knitting programming
- Auto-suggest generates colorways and designs
Against
- Pricing is available only on request
- Windows 11 upgrade methods depend on machine number
- Windows 11 version 24H2 may deactivate licensing on some units
- The system is designed for specialized production workflows
The verdict
APEX4 connects textile design, simulation, pattern work, and machine programming in one Windows system. Prospective buyers should confirm upgrade conditions and request a tailored solution.
Who it suits
It suits organizations developing textiles, apparel, and industrial products that need design, simulation, pattern, and knitting-programming tools. SHIMA SEIKI also lists uses across several non-apparel industries.
On the record
- CAD and machine programming
- The all-in-one system includes pattern CAD functions and knitting machine programming.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Certification
- SHIMA SEIKI states that it holds ISO 9001 certification for the design and manufacturing of design systems.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Colorway generation
- An auto-suggest function automatically generates colorways and designs.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Company
- SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. was established on February 4, 1962, and lists its headquarters at 85 Sakata, Wakayama 641-8511, Japan.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Design and sampling
- The SDS-ONE APEX series supports planning, design, colorways, realistic fabric simulation, and 3D virtual sampling.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Design and simulation
- The system includes textile design and simulation for flat knitting, circular knitting, printing, and weaving.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Design automation
- Its Auto-suggest function automatically generates colorways and designs.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Industries
- The manufacturer lists fashion, sports and outdoors, healthcare, shoes and accessories, home furnishings, automotive, aeronautical, and industrial materials as industries served.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Knitting programming
- The system supports knitting-machine programming, including shaping and WHOLEGARMENT production.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Pattern CAD
- Pattern-making functions are available for knitwear, apparel, and industrial designs.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Pattern making
- The pattern-making function can be used for industrial designs as well as knitwear and apparel products.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Pricing
- The opened manufacturer product pages direct prospective customers to inquire about tailored solutions and do not state a price.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- SDS-ONE APEX4 is an all-in-one 3D design system with integrated hardware and software.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Product type
- SDS-ONE APEX4 is an all-in-one design system with integrated hardware and software.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security and compliance
- SHIMA SEIKI states that it holds ISO 9001 certification for the design and manufacture of design systems.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Simulation
- SHIMA SEIKI says the system can scan and simulate real yarn and minimize physical sample-making.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Supply chain
- SHIMA SEIKI describes the system as connecting planning, production, and sales processes for apparel manufacturing.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- Supply-chain use
- The maker says the system connects yarn spinners, apparel brands, and manufacturers digitally across planning, design, production, and sales promotion.shimaseiki.com · read 9 Oct 2026
