Gerber focused on making the software more accessible to a younger workforce raised on modern OS environments.
| Scenario | Cost | Downtime | Lifespan | ROI | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | $0 upfront | N/A | 6 months (security risk) | Negative (high risk) | | Buy new digitizer (3 units) | $18,000 | 4 days | 7 years | 18 months | | Update 102 units (3x) | $4,200 | 2 hours per unit | 5+ years | 3 months | gerber accumark 102 updated
Modern CAD releases allow users to run fabric consumption calculations and monitor costs throughout the product development process. Designers can adjust patterns and foresee the effects on fabric consumption and production costs simultaneously, creating a tighter feedback loop between creative decisions and financial outcomes. The automated nesting system further reduces material waste by intelligently positioning pattern pieces for maximum fabric utilization. Gerber focused on making the software more accessible