Gerber Garment Technolog's acquisition of Microdynamics will allow Gerber to offer a much more comprehensive array of services and solutions for the design, manufacturing, and information requirements of apparel manufacturers. Assyst Musteropen has merged with Bellow Machine Company, and Inverstronica UK has merged with Geoffrey E. Macpherson. Kurt Salmon Associates and Daman Limited have stopped supplying information systems for apparel companies in the United Kingdom, and Systec Computer Systems, which provided such systems, is no longer in business. New companies emerging as suppliers of information systems for apparel manufacturers include Syscom, the control Group, and Cambridge Data. Overseas sales for United Kingdom software companies have been strong, particularly in South Africa. Developments in CAD systems in the United Kingdom apparel industry have focused on user friendliness. These developments include full scale pattern cutting using cordless pens and interactive tables.