1960 Data Technology founded
1970 Introduced plotting systems for the packaging industry
1983 Introduced samplemaking systems for folding cartons
1984 Introduced samplemaking systems for corrugated containers
1989 Pioneered color jet printing capabilities on samplemaking systems
1990 Introduced flat laser cutting system for die making
1992 Pioneered rotary laser cutting system for die making
1995 Introduced “phenolic” counter cutting system
1996 Pioneered “flying optics” flat laser system
Pioneered foam cutting capabilities on samplemaking systems
1997 Integrated Windows front-end controller on samplemaking systems
1998

Pioneered rotary rule processing system for die making
Introduced combination samplemaking/counter cutting system
1999 Gerber Innovations founded
1999

Introduced “steel” counter cutting system
Introduced die tool production system—Profile Series
2000 Introduced new range of high speed/value line samplemaking systems
for packaging—DT100 Series
2002 Introduced the most technologically advanced range of heavy duty/maximum performance samplemaking systems for packaging—M3000 Series
2003 Introduced routing system, endorsed by the D&D Knockout system—MR Series
2004 Introduced “mid-range” laser cutting system—ML Series
Pioneered an “ejection rubber cutting knife” for the M3000 samplemaking systems
2005 Introduced "Quick Mount" rotary laser system—RQL Series
Introduced waterjet cutting system—WJ1000 Series
2007 Data Technology and Gerber Innovations combine forces to become the leading manufacturer of cutting hardware for the packaging industry