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| embName = Tajima
| embCompanyImage = tajimaLogo.png
| embCompanyDesc = Tajima Embroidery Machine
| embHeadQuarters = Japan
| embWebSite = http://www.Tajima.com
| yearsActive = 1944 - Present
| yearsMachines = 1964 - Present
}}


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'''Tajima''' is a manufacturer of single and multi-head [[Industrial/Commercial_Embroidery_Machine|embroidery machines]]. Tajima is based out of Japan. TAJIMA embroidery machines are supplied to the market by the '''TAJIMA Group''' which is made up of three companies: Tokai Industrial Sewing Machine Co. Ltd. which handles manufacturing, Tokai Technical Center which is involved in product design and development, and Tajima Industries Ltd. which handles the sales of embroidery machines for the domestic and overseas market. Tajima is one of the most well-known brands in the embroidery machine industry.


Tajima Embroidery Machines (China) Co., Ltd. was established in 2001 in Jieyang, Guangdong, China, to manufacture machines in China.
Tajima has produced embroidery machines with 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20 and 24 heads.  In The United States most Tajima models are 1, 2, 4, 6 and 12 head.  Most the 8 head machines and machines larger than 12 heads were more common in other countries.  Very few 8 heads can be found in the United States but are much more common in Asian countries.  Tajima has produced machines with 1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12 and 15 needles.  Machines with 6 needles are common in the very early 1990s.  9 needle machines became popular during the mid 1990s.  Late 1990s to around 2010 most machines were 12 needles.  15 needle machines are standard now.  Tajima machines with less than 6 needles are generally specialty machines.
==History, origin and sales==
The Tajima brand rose to popularity in the United States between the very late 1980s and the very early 1990s.  The early model Tajimas produced till around 1996 had a greenish color scheme. Around 1996, Tajima machines changed from the light green color scheme (with dark green logo) to their more common white color scheme with a green, pink and blue logo (see above). Tajima, along with Barudan of Japan, became a top two embroidery machine maker in the USA.  Both Barudan and Tajima continue to be the two leading makers of embroidery machines for the United States market.
Tajima continues to lead sales in most of the west and south of the USA whereas Barudan leads sales in the north and east.  Most of the rest of the United States is evenly divided among the two major embroidery machines (Tajima and Barudan). Tajimas are more commonly seen around Mexico and most of Central America whereas Barudan tends to lead sales in countries such as Colombia, Peru, Venezuela. Countries such as Argentina, Canada, Brazil, and Chile are divided among both Tajima and Barudan for popularity rights.
Tajima machines originally ran off paper punch cards from the 1970s till the 1980s when they were replaced by paper tape. Paper tape was soon replaced by floppy disk drives. Most all Tajima machines today are now run off USB drives.
==Other Equipment==
In addition to Tajima producing single and multi-head embroidery machines, Tajima also produces chenille machines (TMCE), and machines with sequin devices.
The also make Lock Stitch machines (TMLG) and Laser Cut machines (TLFD)
==Software Extensions==
The [[.dst]] file format is the most common software extension for Tajima software and machines. Tajima popularized the .dst file format to such an extent that the file format has become something of a universal standard for embroidery design files. Even so, Tajima embroidery machines use several other [[embroidery software formats]].


==Embroidery Machines==
==Embroidery Machines==
Tajima has been building embroidery machines for many years.  Some of the models include:
===Tajima TMM Series===
The [[Tajima TMM]] series were a [[Melco]] and Tajima joint collaboration machine.


[[Tajima TMM|read more about The Tajima TMM Series]]...
===Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX Series===


===Tajima TMEF Series===
[[File:Tajima TMEF-H620.jpg|right|thumb|alt=Tajima TMEF-H620 6 head flat machine|Tajima TMEF-H620 6 head flat machine]]
The [[Tajima TMEF]] were flat machines besides a few exception models.
TMEF came in several different models such as the TMEF-HCG, TMEF-S, etc.
TMEF machines are [[Embroidery_Machine_Legend#Bridge_Type|bridge type]] embroidery machines.
[[Tajima TMEF|read more about The Tajima TMEF Series]]...
===Tajima TME-HC Series===
The [[Tajima TME-HC]] models came in 6 and 9 needles.
[[Tajima TME-HC|read more about The Tajima TME-HC Series]]...
===Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX Series===
[[File:Tajima_TMEX-C1501.jpg |thumb|right|alt=Tajima TMEX-C1501 15 needle single head|Tajima TMEX-C1501 15 needle single head]]
The [[Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX]] are probably the most popular Tajimas available.  These models have been produced since 1990 till around 2000. See [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3au80C_n-o video of the Tajima TMEX C1501].
The [[Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX]] are probably the most popular Tajimas available.  These models have been produced since 1990 till around 2000. See [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3au80C_n-o video of the Tajima TMEX C1501].


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The Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX are smaller commercial embroidery machines ideal for shops needing 8 heads and under.
The Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX are smaller commercial embroidery machines ideal for shops needing 8 heads and under.


{{Popular Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX Series Machines}}
 


[[Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX|read more about The Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX Series]]...
[[Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX|read more about The Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX Series]]...
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===Electronics===
===Electronics===
Some information on the electronics of the Tajima Embroidery Equipment can be found at the [[Tajima Electronics]] page.
Some information on the electronics of the Tajima Embroidery Equipment can be found at the [[Tajima Electronics]] page.
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Revision as of 21:24, 24 May 2016



Embroidery Machines

Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX Series

The Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX are probably the most popular Tajimas available. These models have been produced since 1990 till around 2000. See video of the Tajima TMEX C1501.

The Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX Series are Bridge Type (not Arm Type) embroidery machine.

The Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX are smaller commercial embroidery machines ideal for shops needing 8 heads and under.


read more about The Tajima TMEX & Tajima TMFX Series...

Tajima TME-DC Series

The Tajima TME-DC is an upgrade from the TME-HC workhorse .

The Tajima TME-DC series is an Arm Type (not Bridge Type) embroidery machine.

read more about The Tajima TME-DC Series...

Tajima TMFD Series

The Tajima TMFD machine was a very popular machine known for its high output. The TMFD machines can be found in very large embroidery factories.

The Tajima TMFD are Bridge Type (not Arm Type) embroidery machine.

The TMFD machine was the Bridge Type equivalent to the Tajima TME-DC

read more about The Tajima TMFD Series...

Tajima TEHX Series

The Tajima TEHX

read more about The Tajima TEHX Series...

Tajima NEO (TEJT-C) Series

Tajima NEO
Tajima NEO

The Tajima NEO is the only table-top, compact machine ever made by Tajima. The NEO is an entry-level machine in the Tajima lineup of embroidery machines. The first Tajima NEO was manufactured in 2002.

read more about The Tajima NEO Series...

Tajima TFHX-IIC Series

The Tajima TFHX-IIC

read more about The Tajima TFHX-IIC Series...

Tajima TFMX-C Series

The Tajima TFMX-C

read more about The Tajima TFMX-C Series...

Tajima TEMX-C (NEO Plus) Series

The Tajima TEMX-C or, Neo Plus Series was introduced in early 2008. It is an addition to the NEO machine.

read more about The Tajima TEMX-C Series...

Electronics

Some information on the electronics of the Tajima Embroidery Equipment can be found at the Tajima Electronics page.