Gerber AccuMark 10.2: Industry-Leading Fashion CAD for Pattern Design & Grading

Gerber AccuMark 10.2 is the industry-leading CAD software for the fashion and apparel industry, developed by Gerber Technology (now part of Lectra). It provides a complete digital ecosystem for pattern design, grading, marker making, and production planning. Unlike traditional manual drafting, AccuMark enables pattern makers to create, edit, and size patterns with precision and speed. Version 10.2 introduces significant advancements in 3D garment visualization, an improved fabric engine for handling complex materials, new design tools for creating lines directly on 3D garments, and enhanced AccuPlan ERP integration .

The release of AccuMark 10.2 coincided with the introduction of a flexible subscription plan (3‑month renewable increments), eliminating high upfront costs and allowing companies to scale seats seasonally.

???? Primary Users

This professional apparel CAD software is designed for:

• Pattern Makers & Fashion Designers creating precise digital patterns for garments.

• Apparel Manufacturers & Cut Houses performing grading (sizing) and marker making for fabric cutting.

• Production Planners using AccuPlan to import work orders from ERP systems and streamline garment workflow.

• Costume Designers & Technical Designers visualizing garments in 3D before physical sampling.

• Fashion Students & Educators learning industry-standard pattern making techniques.

⚡ Key Features & Capabilities

???? Pattern Design & Digitizing

• Digital Pattern Creation: Draft patterns using industry‑standard tools; import/export via digitizing tablets

• Editing & Manipulation: Modify pattern pieces, add seam allowances, notches, grain lines, and internal construction marks

• Fit Adjustments: Quickly implement fit corrections and style changes

???? Grading (Sizing)

• Automated Grading: Apply grade rules to generate all sizes from a base pattern (XS to XXL+)

• Grade Libraries: Use predefined or custom grade rule tables

• Visual Verification: Overlay graded patterns to ensure proportional scaling

???? Marker Making & Nesting

• Marker Optimization: Arrange pattern pieces automatically to minimize fabric waste

• Efficient Nesting: Supports “true shape” and “true advanced” nesting algorithms

• Marker Types: Single‑size, multi‑size, and combination markers

???? 3D Visualization & Fabric Simulation

• Improved Fabric Engine: Handle more complex garments with increased material and physics parameters, enabling more accurate 3D visualization .

• Design Line Tools: Create design lines directly on the 3D garment (e.g., seams, panel lines) .

• Virtual Fit Assessment: Reduce physical samples by evaluating drape, tension, and fit in 3D.

???? Production Planning (AccuPlan)

• ERP Integration: AccuPlan now imports work orders directly from ERP systems, streamlining the entire garment workflow .

• Work Order Management: Track production orders, bundling, and cutting room tasks.

• Reporting: Generate production reports and efficiency metrics.

???? Industry Standards & Integration

• Compatibility: Fully integrated with Gerber cutting systems (automatic cutters, spreading machines)

• File Formats: Import/export DXF, AAMA, ASTM, and other CAD formats

• Data Exchange: Native integration with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems

???? What’s New in Version 10.2