1. Which Country Made Tajima Embroidery Machine? Where Are Tajima Embroidery Machines Made?
Japan. Tajima embroidery machine is made in Japan. It is manufactured by Tajima Industries Limited in Japan while Shanghai Tajima Embroidery Machinery Company Limited in China. It was established in May 1970 and started as a repairing and selling business for industrial sewing machines in 1944. Tajima Embroidery Machines is now an international brand. The business has existed for more than 70 years. It is a group of companies with Tajima Industries Limited as the headquarters and with the following group companies: TISM Company Limited, Tajima American Corporation, Tajima Europe S.A.S, Tajima Software Solutions Inc., and Shanghai Tajima Embroidery Machinery Company Ltd. in China. The headquarters oversees the businesses worldwide.
2. Who Makes Tajima Embroidery Machines? Who Makes Tajima Embroidery Machine?
Tajima Industries Ltd in Japan makes Tajima embroidery machines. It is a group of companies that cares about ESG as such creates products that avoid wastage and loss. Tajima America Corporation is one of the subsidiaries of Tajima Industries Ltd. Tajima embroidery machines are among the most known embroidery commercial machines in the world. They are also manufactured in China and sold in the USA. The brand is top quality and targets the global market.
2.1. Different models for Tajima embroidery machines
Tajima embroidery machines have various models, including multi-head, special type, and single head models.
Tajima Embroidery Machines-Multi-head model
| Tajima- model | Embroidery area | Features |
| TMAR-KC | 360mm x 500mm | -12.1-inch touch panel -Needles 9/12/15 -Multicolor heads 2/4/6/8 -Machine weight 486kg -Power consumption 580 W -Speed 1,100 rpm |
| TFMX-ⅡC | 360mm x 500mm | -Needles 6/9/12/15 -Multicolor heads 2/4/6/8 -Power consumption- 420w -Speed 1,000 rpm |
| TMAR-VC | 360mm | -Needles 12/15 -Multicolor heads 12 -Power consumption- 700w -Speed 1,100 rpm |
| TMEZ-KC | 360mm x 500mm | -12.1-inch touch panel -Needles 9/12/15 -Multicolor heads 2/4/6/8 -Power consumption 470 w -Speed 1100 rpm |
| TMCR-VF+i-TM | 200mm-400mm | -Needles 6/9/12 -Multicolor heads 12/15/18/20/30 -Power consumption- 1.2kw, Speed 1,100 rpm |
Special machine Model
| Tajima- model | Head interval | Features |
| TCMX-61202 | 600 | -Chenille head needles 6 -Multicolor head needles 12 -power consumption 1.6 kw -Speed 1,000 rpm |
| TLMX-T1204 | 840 | -Lock stitch chenille heads 2x4 pair -Multicolor head needles 12 -Multicolor heads 4 -Power consumption- 2.1kw -Speed 1,000 rpm |
| TLMX-904 | 550 | -Multicolor head needle 9 -Lock stitch chenille head 4 -Multicolor heads 4 -Power consumption- 2.1kw -Speed 1,000 rpm |
| TLMX-1201 | 645 | -Multicolor head needle 12 -Lock stitch chenille head 1 -Multicolor heads 1 -Power consumption- 2.1kw -Speed 1,000 rpm |
Single head model
| Tajima- model | Embroidery area | Features |
| TMEZ- SC e.g. S1501C | 360mm x 500mm | -12.1-inch touch panel -Needles- 9/12/15 -Weight 95 kg -Power consumption 160 w -Speed 1200 rpm |
| TMBR2-SC | 360mm x 500mm | -12.1-inch touch panel -Multicolor heads 1 -Needles- 6/12/15/18 -Weight 95 kg -Power consumption 160 w -Speed 1200 rpm |
| TMBP2-SC | 360mm x 500mm | -12.1-inch touch panel -Needles- 6/12/15 -Weight 95 kg -Power consumption 190 w -Speed 1200 rpm |
| Tajima SAI | 200mmx300mm | -Multicolor heads 1 -Needles 8 -Weight 37 kg -Power consumption 100w -Speed 800 rpm |
2.2. Unique Features Of Your Tajima Embroidery Machines?
Tajima embroidery machine SAI can convert graphics and texts into embroidery files using Tajima Writer Plus software. SAI uses DST or tcf file format.
2.2.1. Tajima Writer plus functions
- Convert texts to embroidery data.
- Can edit embroidery thread color.
- Can transfer the created embroidery design from the computer to SAI directly using LAN.
3. How Much Does A Tajima Embroidery Machine Weigh?
A Tajima embroidery machine weighs 37kgs, 95kgs, 486kgs, or 1037kgs. The weight depends on the machine size, model, product specifications, etc. Some of the Tajimas embroidery machines weigh as follows:
| Tajima Model | Weight |
| SAI | 37 kg |
| Single-head models e.g. TMBR2-SC | 95 kg |
| TFMX 2 head standard | 299kg |
| TMAR-KC | 486kg |
| TFMX 6 head standard | 568kg |
| TFMX 6 head stretch | 672kg |
| TFMX 8 head standard | 686kg |
| TFMX 8 head stretch | 1037kg |
4. How Big Is The Tajima Embroidery Machine?
Tajima embroidery machine is 14.2”x19.7. It is 14.2 inches(D) and 19.7 inches (W). This large embroidery area enables the machine to do broad embroidery designs like large bags since it can easily stitch front and back fronts an advantage of a big sewing area. The machine's rotary hook enables it to increase the speed of production, reducing thread breaking.
5.What Is The History Of Tajima Tool?
Tajima tool history dates back to its year of establishment 1944, by Ryo Tajima, the founder in Japan. This was the beginning of what would now become the Tajima group well known for its brand “Tajima”, which cares about ESG. In 1964, its history as the manufacturer and seller of embroidery machines started with the multi-head automatic embroidery machines. Tajima has continued to grow and has made sales to more than 130 countries, driven to become the world’s best embroidery company. The company has been in the manufacturing and sales for over 70 years.
5.1 What Is The History Of Tajima (Brief)?
| 1944 | Tokai Industrial sewing machine LTD private company | Ryo Tajima (founder) laid the foundation for the Tajima group |
| 1964 | Multi-head Automatic Embroidery Machines production and selling started | Ikuo Tajima-Beginning of embroidery machine production. |
| 1970 | Tajima Industries Ltd. | Japan |
| 1990 | Tajima America Corporation | Established in USA |
| 1997 | 15-needle electronic embroidery machine | Released |
| 2004 | Shanghai Tajima Embroidery Machinery Co. | Established in China |
| 2011 | Tajima Europe S.A.R.L. | Established in France |
| 2019 | TISM Co. Ltd. | Released an AI embroidery machine TMEZ |
| 2022 | Tajima Software Solutions Inc. | Established in Canada aiming to be the best embroidery Company in the world. |
6. What Is The Function Of Tajima Machine?
The function of Tajima machine is to provide innovative embroidery patterns, designs, and styles. The functions depend on the model. Like the special type model of Tajima embroidery machines has various embroidery designs of zigzags, taping, and stitching. Tajima automates embroidering processes, creating advanced and innovative styles, and patterns like coiling, chain, and boucle stitching.
7. What Is The Name Of The Tajima Embroidery Machine?
TMEZ-SC series is the name of one of the Tajima embroidery machine models. It is a single-head cylinder model type and has a speed of 1,000 rpm with a 12-1-inch touch panel. It has a large embroidery area of 360mm (14.4 inches) (D) 500 mm (20 (inches) (W) recommended for emblems processing on jackets, sweatshirts, uniforms, and embroidery of names.
8. How Much Is The Tajima Tmez SC1501? How Much Is A Tajima Tmez SC1501?
Tajima Tmez-SC 1501 costs $31,800. The price for Tajima embroidery machines varies according to features, accessories, your product, and model specifications. It is known as the first embroidery machine in the world to have automated thread tension adjustment.
8.1. What are the functions of Tajima Tmez SC1501?
- Intricate design creations.
- Supplied with the advanced technology of Tajima.
- Ability to do name embroideryand process emblems on bags.
8.2. What are the advantages of Tajima Tmez SC1501 embroidery machine?
- Large embroidery area of 360 mmx500mm.
- Produces stable, top-notch embroidery.
- Reduced defects in quality minimizing wastage.
- Minimized time from ordering to delivery.
9. How Fast Is The Tajima Embroidery Machine?
Tajima embroidery machines have a high speed of up to 1,000 rpm for zigzag and tape stitching. This is for Tajimas special machines, TLMX series which has special embroidery functions of taping, cording, and coiling. The coiling speed is 500 rpm. The speed varies according to the Tajima embroidery machine model.
9.1. How Fast Is The Tajima Embroidery Machine?
| Model | Max speed |
| TCMX Series | 1,000 rpm |
| Multi-cylinder models | 1,100 rpm |
| TMCR-VF+i-TM flagship multi-head flat-type model | 1,100 rpm |
| TCWM Composite Fiber Sewing | 1,000 rpm |
| TMAR-KC multi-head cylinder type high-end model | 1,100 rpm |
| Single head cylinder type- TMEZ- SC, TMBR2-SC, TMBP2-SC | 1,200 rpm |
| Single head cylinder type- SAI | 800 rpm |
9.2. Qualities of Tajima embroidery machine?
- Automatic change of thread colors.
- Can adjust the stitches density.
- Top-quality embroidery.
- High-speed.
10. Is Tajima Made in Japan? What Country Is Tajima From?
Yes, Tajima is made in Japan. Tajima Industries LTD sells Tajima embroidery machines brand, which cares about ESG. This is a group of companies with headquarters in Japan. The group has made export sales of its brand to over 130 countries worldwide. The group companies are TISM CO. LTD, Tajima American Corporation, Tajima Europe S.A.S, Tajima Software Solutions Inc., and Shanghai Tajima Embroidery Machinery Company Ltd. in China. The headquarters in Japan oversees all the businesses of the group.
10.1. How To Contact Tajima In Japan For Embroidery Machines?
To contact Tajima in Japan you need to contact Tajima Industries Ltd., the company selling the Tajima embroidery machine brand locally in Japan and also internationally.
| Company | WEB | Business | Country |
| Tajima Industries Ltd | https://www.tajima.com/ | Tajima embroidery machines etc. | Japan |
| Tajima America Corporation (TAC) | https://www.tac-us.com/ | Sells Tajima embroidery machines brand etc. | America |
| Tajima Europe S.A.S | https://tajimaeurope.com/fr/ | Sells Tajima embroidery machines etc. | Europe |
| Shanghai Tajima Embroidery Machinery Co. Ltd. | Number 18 Xuanzhong Road, Nanhui Industrial Zone, Shanghai, 201300 China. | Tajima embroidery machines (manufacturing) etc. | China |
10.2. Are Sewtalent Magnetic Hoops Compatible With Tajima Embroidery Machines?
Yes, Sewtalent magnetic hoops are compatible with Tajima embroidery machines. Sewtalent has 17 sizes for magnetic hoops found on www.magnetichoop.com with the smallest size of 100x100mm/3.9”x3.9” and the biggest size of 430x390mm/17’x15.5”. The compatibility depends on the hoop length or head interval of your Tajima embroidery machine.
10.2.1 Multi-Head Tajima Embroidery Machines
Tajima embroidery machines with hoop lengths of 495mm/19.5” are compatible with all 17 Sewtalent magnetic hoops. For machines with hoop lengths of 355mm/14”, they are compatible with 11 magnetic hoop sizes: 100x100mm / 3.9″x3.9″, 130x130mm / 5.1″x5.1″. 165x165mm / 6.5″x6.5″, 150x200mm / 6″x8″, 195x70mm / 7.6″x2.7″, 175x175mm / 6.9″x6.9″, 220x130mm / 8.7″x5″, 215x230mm / 8.5″x9″, 240x240mm / 9.5″x9.5″, 320x100mm / 12.6″x3.9″ and 330x255mm / 12.9”x10″. Multi-head Tajima machines compatible with Sewtalent magnetic hoops
| Multi-head Tajima models | Machines | Compatibility with Sewtalent magnetic hoops |
| Tajima TMEZ-KC Series | K0902C / K1202C / K1502C | All 17 hoops |
| Tajima TMEZ-KC Series | K1204C / K0904C / 1504C / K0906C / K1206C / K0908C / K1208C / 1508C | Hoop Length 495mm/19.5″ compatible with 17 hoop sizes. Hoop Length 355mm/14″, only 11 hoop sizes are compatible |
| Tajima TMAR-KC TYPE2 Series | TMAR-V1212C / TMAR-V1512C | 11 hoop sizes |
| Tajima TMAR-K Series | E.g. TMAR K1202C/TMAR-K1502C/TMAR-K0904C/TMAR-K1204CTMAR-K0906C/ TMAR-K1506C/TMAR-,K1208C/TMAR-K1508C/ TMAR-K0902C//TMAR-K1504C/ TMAR-K1206C | Hoop Length of 495mm/19.5″ compatible with all 17 hoop sizes. Hoop Length of 355mm/14″, only 11 hoop sizes are compatible |
| Tajima TMAR-VC Series | TMAR-V1212C/TMAR-VC1212C /TMAR-V1512C/TMAR-VC1512C | 11 hoop sizes |
10.2.2. Single-Head Tajima Embroidery Machines Compatible With Sewtalent Magnetic hoops
For single-head Tajima embroidery machines with hoop lengths of 495mm/19.5”, are compatible with all 17 Sewtalent magnetic hoops. For SAI Tajima machines, they are compatible with 9 magnetic hoop sizes:
- 100x100mm / 3.9″x3.9″
- 130x130mm / 5.1″x5.1″
- 165x165mm / 6.5″x6.5″
- 150x200mm / 6″x8″
- 195x70mm / 7.6″x2.7″
- 175x175mm / 6.9″x6.9″
- 220x130mm / 8.7″x5″
- 215x230mm / 8.5″x9″
- 240x240mm / 9.5″x9.5″.
Single-Head Tajima Machines compatible with Sewtalent magnetic hoops
| Tajima models | Machines | Compatibility with Sewtalent magnetic hoops |
| SAI | MDP-S0801C | 9 hoop sizes |
| Single head cylinder | TMBR2-SC (601,1501,1201,1801)TMBU-S801,TUMX-C(601C,1501C) TEJT 1501C,TMBP-SC(1201,1501),TMBP2-SC(1501,1201)TMBR-SC(1801,1501) | All 17 hoops |
| TWMX-C | TWMX-C901/TWMX-C1201/TWMX-C1501 | All the 17 hoop sizes but choose hoop length 600mm for 12.4″x15.6″ and 17″×15.5″ hoops |
| TMEX-C, TEHX-C, TEJT II | TMEX-C(1201/901/1501)TEHX-C1501.TEJT II (C901,C1501,C1201) TEMX-C(1201,901,1501) | Machine with Hoop Length of 495mm/19.5″ compatible with all 17 hoop sizes. Hoop Length of 355mm/14″, only 11 hoop sizes are compatible(see 1.2.1) |
| TFMX –C | TFMX-C(1501,601,1201,901) | All 17 hoops |
| TMEZ-SC | TMEZ-SC1401/TMEZ-SC1501 | All 17 hoops |
11. What Format Does Tajima Use For Embroidery?
DST is the format that Tajima uses for embroidery. DST is the common machine file format that works for almost any embroidery machine. It is an embroidery format that stands for Data Stitch Tajima (DST) which originated from Tajima, an embroidery manufacturer in Japan in the 1980s. Every Tajima embroidery machine has DST as one of its common embroidery formats.
11.1 What Do You Need To Know About DST File Format?
- It is compatible with different embroidery machines.
- Store embroidery designs.
- Widely used embroidery file format.
- Supports 256(maximum) colors/ design.
- It can be used for personal and commercial embroidery.
- Supports photo embroidery.
11.2 How To Choose An Embroidery Format?
Choosing the right format for your embroidery machine is key since it affects your work and your final product. To achieve the best results, knowing how to choose an embroidery format is important for your embroidery industry.
- Consider the brand of your embroidery machine.
- Make sure it is compatible with your machine.
- The embroidery format should be transferable.
- Easy to use.
11.3 Qualities of Tajima DST embroidery format
- DSTfiles have 121 as their stitch maximum.
- DST files have a body and a header.
- DST files do not have thumbnails.
12. Is Tajima or Ricoma better?
Ricoma embroidery machine is better than Tajima. Ricoma was rated better since it was the leader in various categories that were used to compare single-head commercial embroidery machines for Ricoma and Tajima among others. The price for Ricoma RCM-1501 TC is $11,940, while Tajima NEO PLUS TEMX-C is $16,995.
12.1. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
12.1.1. What should I critically know about Ricoma vs Tajima embroidery machines?
Tajima and Ricoma embroidery machines do not have the same manufacturers. Tajima Industries Ltd supplies Tajima embroidery machines. However, both models are compatible with Sewtalent magnetic hoops which have different hoop sizes which can be found on www.magnetichoop.com. The smallest hoop size is 100x100 mm, 3.9x3.9 and the biggest hoop size is 430x390mm, 17x15.5.
12.2. Comparison of commercial embroidery machines: Tajima and Ricoma ?
| Series | Tajima NEO PLUS TEMXC | RICOMA RCM-1501TC |
| Both are compatible with Sewtalent magnetic hoops |  |
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| Cost | $16,995 | $11,940 |
| Speed | 1200rpm | 1200 rpm |
| embroidery area | 19.5X14 inches | 19.5X14 inches |
| Heads | 1 | 1 |
| Needles | 15 | 15 |
| Weight | 170 pounds | 198pounds |
| Panel | 6.5- inch LCD screen | 7-inch HD LCD touchscreen panel |
| Flat hoops | 10 | 11 |
| Cap hoops | 2 | 2 |
| Onscreen editing | Yes | Yes |
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