SGIA is now accepting entries for its prestigious Golden Image Awards Competition at the 2014 SGIA Expo (Las Vegas, October 22–24). This esteemed contest celebrates industry-leading excellence and covers almost every item, no matter how complex, created by specialty imaging.
All submissions will be displayed in the Golden Image Gallery, and will be judged on Tuesday, October 21. Competition winners gain international attention for their accomplishments.
“When personalization is done manually, data shows that at least 5% of the orders have errors, says Brian Goldberg, president, Pulse Microsystems, which developed Pulse ID and other software. “If we eliminate the human interaction, we can eliminate the errors completely,” he says. Go to http://www.stitches-digital.com/publication/?i=215218&p=46 to see full article in July Stitches.
The SA-Evo is the newest member of the MHM family and your perfect choice when space is a consideration. With an overall diameter for the six color of 10 feet 8 inches and 12 feet 2 inches for the eight color, the SA-Evo provides well-known MHM quality in a small footprint.
Its smooth running electric pallet indexer, pneumatic squeegee drive and solid registration system coupled with the compact size make it a perfect entry-level automatic press. The machine offers a 16-inch x 18-inch print area and will accommodate a screen size up to 23 inches by x 31 inches outer dimensions.
The latest “M-Touch Pro” operating system with tablet interface offers the control and features found on the other models of MHM. Built-in Wi-Fi allows for easy download of new software and trouble shooting. Additional controls at each print head provide ease of set up and operation. Other standard features include one-touch pallet lock/unlock from the main control panel, flash control from the main control panel, screen clean function and many more time- saving features.
This truly is a big press in a small package.
For more information, go to http://www.hic.us. Contact Hirsch International at 800-394-4426 or email: customercare@hic.us.
Thanks to Impressions for featuring the Tajima TUMX on its website. You can read it at http://impressions.issshows.com/embroidery-products/Tajima-TUMX-C-Single-7499.shtml
If you are coming to the Fort Worth ISS, Sept. 18-20, stop by the Hirsch booth 739, to see the latest equipment and software for screen printing, embroidery, laser cutting, embroidery digitizing and automation and digital direct printing. For more information, go to http://www.issshows.com.
Hirsch is exhibiting in booth 515 at the Printwear show held in Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. 4-6. Don’t miss this opportunity to talk with staff about your decorated apparel equipment needs. For more information, go to http://thenbmshow.com/philadelphia-2014.
If you live near Orlando, Hirsch is exhibiting at the Orlando Imprinted Sportswear Show, Sept. 4-6 at the Orange County Convention Center. Located in booth #423, it’s a great opportunity to see the latest in state of the art equipment and software for screen printing, embroidery, digitizing, laser cutting, and digital direct printing. For more information, go to http://www.issshows.com.
Stitches’ Senior Staff Writer Theresa Hegel talks with Ed Levy, director of software technologies at Hirsch International (asi/14982), about some ways decorators can automate processes in their shops for greater productivity. You can listen to the podcast by going to http://www.asipublications.com/Stitches/ and scrolling down until you see the window called “Videos and Podcasts.”
Levy also is quoted in the July issue of Stitches magazine. Check it out here: http://www.stitches-digital.com/publication/?i=215218&p=16
High-volume shops have taken advantage of the latest in automation technology for many years. But now, Pulse is bringing an affordable solution to the small and mid-size shop as well as large operations.
PulseID, offered by Hirsch, has two primary functions. It standardizes critical embroidery production processes and automates them so an operator does not have to repeatedly input information or reconfigure machine settings.
It also speeds up the personalization process such as adding names or monograms by establishing a set of rules that determines the size, color, and font needed for a specific order. Both these functions eliminate operator errors saving time and money.
In addition, the program includes a tool kit that enables software and application developers to add embroidery functionality to a website. It allows the user to produce, manipulate, and display personalized embroidery files on a website in the form of 3D renderings.
The web modules allow customers to create their own embroidery designs online. Visitors can create a design in minutes and pay for it with a variety of options.
Finally, PulseID offers detailed, scalable reporting. Regardless of the number of machines, managers can analyze data such as stitches per minute, resews, run efficiency, thread breaks, and turnaround time to ensure maximum production is being achieved.
For more information Hirsch International at 800-394-4426; email: care@hic.us; or visit the website at http://www.hic.us.
The more items your shop can embroider, the greater the potential market for sales. The latest machine from Tajima, the singlehead TUMX-C, is designed to accommodate apparel and promotional merchandise that will not fit under the needle of a traditional “compact” embroidery machine.
What makes the TUMX-C so flexible is the area on either side of the sewing head has been opened up to enhance the use of a larger hoop or frame. There also is space underneath the frame to allow an oversize jacket, blanket, or large duffel bag to hang down out of the way while embroidering. You can view the sewing area from all angles with no blind spots.
This unique machine design opens the doors to a variety of larger merchandise that would otherwise present challenges to sew, especially on a production basis.
Tajima’s proven Windows CE operating system and LCD color monitor are included and make the TUMX-C model as user friendly as all Tajima models.
Unique to the TUMX-C is a smaller needle plate that allows for embroidering in hard-to-access areas such as small pockets, gloves, etc. as well as higher up on finished caps. With the same dimensions as the Neo Plus, it’s ideal for fitting in small spaces such as a home, garage or small shop. The dimensions are approximately 30 inches (760 mm) long by 30 inches (762 mm) wide by 38 inches (975 mm) high.
A built-in LED lamp is positioned over the needle plate making it easier to see. There also is an optional LED laser light to accurately indicate the sewing start position. Optional accessories include a pocket frame and an automaticair-driven clamp that can be opened and closed by a foot pedal.
There’s also a high-speed cording device, boring device, beam sensor, stand, and stand tray. Factory-installed extras include a sequin device, zigzag cording device and lochrose embroidery device.
The sewing field measures 14 inches (355 mm) long by 19.5 inches (495 mm) wide. The sewing speed is 1,200 stitches per minute, and it features a 2-million stitch memory.
For more information go to: http://www.hic.us or contact Hirsch International at 800-394-4426; email: care@hic.us.
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