Gerber

Gerber may refer to several distinct uses of the name in business, technology, and culture. It is a German-derived surname and has been adopted by various companies and brands.

Gerber Products Company, known simply as Gerber, is a long-established brand of baby foods founded in 1927 in Fremont, California by Daniel Frank Gerber. The brand is recognized for jarred fruit and vegetable purees, cereals, and other infant nutrition products, and has grown into a global line of toddler foods and related products marketed under the Gerber name.

Gerber Life Insurance Company is a subsidiary that provides life insurance products and college savings programs for children and families. It operates as a separate financial services entity and is known for policies and educational savings plans marketed toward families.

Gerber format refers to a standardized data format used in printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing. The Gerber data format, commonly implemented as RS-274X, describes PCB artwork such as copper layers, solder mask, and silkscreen. It originated from the Gerber Scientific Instrument Corporation and remains a widely used industry standard for conveying PCB fabrication data.

Gerber Technology is a company that develops CAD/CAM software and automated manufacturing systems for various industries, including textiles, automotive, and electronics. Its software and hardware offerings support design-to-production workflows, pattern making, and automated cutting and processing.

In addition to these, Gerber appears as a surname shared by numerous individuals and can be found in different cultural and geographic contexts. The term’s usage thus spans consumer goods, finance, and technical standards.