Gerber Scientific Products, Inc. was founded in January 1980 as a subsidiary of Gerber Scientific, Inc. The concept of an automated lettering system was born at Gerber when the Signmaker® III was introduced in November 1982. Since then, Gerber has studied the customers’ needs and developed and produced a complete range of products for the sign, graphics and screenprint industries.
Take a look at how Gerber has progressed through the years!
 

• The 1980's

• The 1990's

• 2000 to Today

Signmaker® III, Graphix 3® (1983)
The world's first low-cost, easy-to-use, automated lettering system for letters up to 12".
 

Signmaker® IV, Graphix 4® (1983)
All the features of SMIII/GX3 plus: AutoKerning, multi-line, rotate, half font up to 24", arcing, auto number, X Y moves.
 

Graphix 2® (1984)
Smaller version of the SM for lettering up to 2".
 

GDS™, S/750™ and DSRM Options (1984)
Add graphic reproduction, larger plotting and job save capabilities to SM/GX systems.
 

Signmaker® IVB, Graphix 4® (1985)
Incorporates program module compatibility with basic SMIV/GX4 features.
 

System 48™ (1985)
The world's first low-cost, high-precision, automated routing system.
 

GSP SPRINT™I (1986)
Advanced system which incorporates video monitor, higher plotting speed, dual processing, true curves and automatic layout with basic SM/GX features.
 

GDS™ II (1987)
Adds simplified editing and true curving to GDS.
 

GSP SPRINT™ II (1987)
All features of GSP SPRINT I with added outline and GerberLink interface capabilities.
 

GerberScanner® (1987)
Advanced graphic reproduction with scanner as automatic digitizing device.
 

SuperSprint™ (1988)
All features of GSP SPRINT II plus servo-driven motors for ultra high plotting speeds.
 

HS 15™ Plotter (1988)
Optional 15" servo-driven plotter for SMIVB/GX4B, GSP SPRINT II and SuperSprint.
 

GSP SPRINT 48™ (1988)
Incorporates GSP SPRINT features of video monitor, true curves, dual processing and automatic layout with System 48 features.
 

HS 750™ Plotter (1988)
Servo motors add ultra high speed to this 30" plotter option for SMIVB/GX4B, GSP SPRINT II and SuperSprint.
 

GerberScanner® II (1989)
Advanced version of GerberScanner I, now with text capture, composer and improved editing features.
 

LetterSmith™ (1989)
Compact version of the SMIVB/GX4B for lettering up to 12".
 

Signmaker® IVE (1990)
Low cost lettering system that offers many features of the Signmaker IVB.
 

GSP SPRINT™ IIB (1990)
All the features of the dial controlled pressure tool head and space for optional built-in DSRM Kit.
 

GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE 1.0 (1990)
The first stand-alone sign design software from Gerber.
 

GS 15™ Plotter (1990)
GSP SPRINT plotter performance for use with GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE.
 

GerberRouter™ III (1990)
Incorporates GSP SPRINT 48 features with a 6' x 10' cutting area.
 

GS 750™ Plotter (1991)
A 30" on-line plotter for GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE.
 

GDS™3 (1991)
286 PC-based digitizing system.
 

GSx™ Plotter (1992)
Stand-alone plotter for the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE 15" swivel knife plotter.
 

ADVANTAGE Routers™ (1992)
Combines the design capabilities of the GRAPHIX ADVANTAGE with the production capabilities of Gerber routing systems.
 

DIMENSION 200® (1992)
A table top routing system that can rout, engrave, plot, and stencil-cut.
 

GerberColor Spot Colors: GCS (1993)
These foils are durable, dimensionally stable, resin-based foils designed for use with Gerber Digital Color Printing Systems and Edge Ready and Image Ready materials
 

GERBER EDGE™ (1993)
Revolutionary graphics output device that permanently fuses film onto vinyl.
 

1st EDGE READY™ Material Introduced (1993)
Series 220
 

12 Original GerberColor Spot Colors Introduced (1993)
Black, White, Grey, Ruby Red, Tomato Red, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Cobalt Blue, Olympic Blue, Green, Brown
 

Monument Elite Edition Software Introduced (1993)
Developed with the assistance of skilled monument designers to bring efficiency, accuracy, and speed of computerized automation to the exacting tasks of layout, lettering, and stencil cutting.
 

Four Color Process CMYK Foils Introduced (1994)
These foils are durable, dimensionally stable, resin-based foils designed for use with Gerber Digital Color Printing Systems and Edge Ready and Image Ready materials
 

New Materials Introduced (1994)
Gerber Static Cling Clear, GerberMag™, Abrasion Guard™, EDGE Positive™ and Gerber Static Cling White
 

EmbossTrack™ Plotters (1995)
Servo motor-driven, friction feed plotters tha use both perforated and unperforated materials from 3.9" to 49.2" wide.
 

SR1500 (1995)
A graphics output device that permanently fuses high resolution images to 15" precision punched Image Ready materials.
 

New Materials Introduced (1995)
Gerber AutoMag™, Gerber Label Stock, Heat Transfer Paper and LexEdge.
 

GerberColor L.T. Foils Introduced (1995)
CMYK, Red, Blue and Green
 

Inscriptor (1995)
Inscriptor allows you to create custom memorial looks by mixing and matching monument shapes and sizes, finishes, family name and individual inscription panels, and carvings.
 

FasTrack™ Plotters (1996)
Designed for the rigors of everyday use, value-priced FasTrack plotters offer an unbeatable combination of speed, versatility, and reliability.
 

Sabre™ Routers (1996)
Sabre series routers are technologically advanced, precise, fast, and flexible.
 

GerberColor Medal Series Introduced (1996)
Gold and Silver Medal
 

GerberColor Transparent Series Introduced (1996)
Red, Orange, Tomato Red, Burgundy, Plum Purple, Sapphire Blue, Blue, Green, Brown
 

New Materials Introduced (1996)
Gerber Series 280i Reflective, Brushed Gold & Silver, Polyester Material, Gerber Guard™, Gerber InstaChange™ and Security Label Stock.
 

enVision™ Plotters (1997)
The enVision plotters offer ultra-precise tracking and automatic material alignment and are the fastest sprocket-feed plotters currently on the market!
 

New Materials Introduced (1997)
LexEdge II, Gerber Holographix™, Label Material 7777, Gerber ImageCast™, GerberVision™, Gerber ImageCal™ "P" and "R", Gerber Series 225, Gerber Floor Graphics, Gerber PlastiGraphix™ PVC-10 and Gerber UVGuard™.
 

MacImprint 1.0 (1998)
The first software to drive plotters and the EDGE from a MacIntosh.
 

New Materials Introduced (1998)
Gerber Quantum™ Marking Film Series 4000, Gerber ImageCast™ Eclipse™, Gerber Luminous Film, and Gerber Quantum™ Marking Film Series 2000.
 

New Foils Introduced (1998)
GerberColor Finishing Matte Clear Foil
 

ODYSSEY™ Plotter (1999)
The first of its kind in the world, the Gerber ODYSSEY combines automatic material alignment and active material edge tracking control with media-width flexibility. Cutting at a rate of up to 36 inches per second (ips), the ODYSSEY is the world's most versatile, high-speed cutting plotter.
 

New Materials Introduced (1999)
GerberGlow, Reflective GerberVision™, LexEdge™ Clear, Gerber MultiChange™, and Gerber Quantum™ Series 1000.
 

New Foils Introduced (1999)
GerberColor Spot Foils-two new colors, Gerber ColorSet Thermal Transfer Foils, GerberColor™ Special Effects Series Foils and Fluorescent foils.
 

GERBER EDGE™ 2 (1999)
Prints up to three times faster and produces higher quality output. THE GERBER EDGE 2 thermal management system has been tuned to maximize pigment transfer of all GerberColorTM Foils onto EDGE READYTM materials.
 

GERBER MAXX™ (1999)
A large format imaging system that offers outstanding durability of its output, and versatile compatibility.
 

GERBER OMEGA™ (2000)
The newest generation of Gerber's world class sign design software.
 

New Materials Introduced (2000)
Gerber PlastiGraphix™ Performance Outdoor LexEdge™, Gerber Controltac™ Plus Series 250 with Comply , Gerber Series 210 Deluxe Gold, and Gerber ImageCal™ "R" White.
 

New Materials Introduced (2001)
Gerber PlastiGraphix™ PVC-10HG and Gerber Stardust™.
 

New Materials Introduced (2002)
Gerber PermaGrip™.
 

New Foils Introduced (2002)
GerberColor Special Effects Series Jet Black & GerberColor Spot Series Royal Reflex
 

GERBER ODYSSEY™ XP (2002)
The next generation of a breed of cutting plotters like no other. Extra performance, extra precision, extra piece of mind.
 

GERBER MAXX™ 2 (2002)
Enhanced large-format thermal transfer printer offering more of the features required by sign makers.
 

Gerber Jetster™ (2002)
Gerber's wide-format inkjet printer. Quick and easy. Fast and affordable.
 

New Materials Introduced (2003)
Gerber InstaChange™ Reflective Film. Gerber StrikeGuard.
 

New Foils Introduced (2003)
GerberColor™ Medal Series Red, Blue & Platinum. GerberColor Special Effects Series Flood Coat White.
 

GerberGauge™ (2003)
Revolutionary measuring system eliminates the guesswork by allowing you to view the "length remaining" information printed along the edge of the foil. Debut in GerberColor™ Special Effects Series foil Flood Coat White.
 

Gerber Image Perfect™ (2003)
Represents Gerber's current and expanding range of digital materials, inks and related supplies for Gerber and other industry standard printing systems. New Jetster™ materials to be introduced as part of the Image Perfect brand are the Block-out banner, Photoglossy paper, new Calendered vinyl and Display citylight medias.
 

OMEGA™ 2.0 (2003)
Design and productions software provides enhanced design functions, more job and resource management options, expanded spot color palette and color matching capabilities.
 

Gerber NorthStar™ (2003)
High efficiency channel letter lighting system utilizes revolutionary LED technology.
 

GERBER EDGE FX™ (2004)
Third generation thermal transfer digital printing system.
 

GERBER SOLARA™ UV Inkjet Printer (2005)
Roll-to-roll, large format, ultraviolet (UV) inkjet printer.
 

GERBER SOLARA™ UV2 Inkjet Printer (2005)
Large format, ultraviolet (UV), hybrid inkjet printer. Prints either roll-to-roll or as a flatbed and can accommodate a variety of materials up to 60" wide including rigid materials up to 1/2" thick.
 

OMEGA™ 2.5 (2006)
Design and productions software provides enhanced design functions including clipping paths, dimensioning, embedded images, improved import/export filters and the ability to design with layers.
 

GerberCUT (2006)
An option for your Gerber Sabre router that allows you to cut rigid graphics that are printed on the Gerber SOLARA UV2, other large format inkjet printers, or screen printed.