Company Overview
Graebert GmbH is a German software company specializing in DWG-compatible CAD technology. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Berlin, Graebert develops ARES Commander (desktop), ARES Kudo (browser-based), and ARES Touch (mobile) — a cross-platform DWG editing ecosystem that works across Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers.
Graebert also provides its Trinity CAD engine as OEM technology to other software vendors, making it a significant behind-the-scenes technology provider in the DWG-compatible CAD market. The company's strategy emphasizes platform-agnostic DWG access and collaboration.
Product Differentiation
- Cross-platform parity: ARES Commander runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux with a consistent interface and feature set across all platforms.
- Cloud-native editing: ARES Kudo provides full DWG editing in a web browser without plugins or local installation.
- OEM licensing: The Trinity engine powers CAD products from other vendors, extending Graebert's reach beyond its own branded applications.
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Market Position & Strategy
Graebert GmbH develops ARES Commander, serving the multi-platform CAD (Windows, Mac, Linux, mobile) market segment. The product's primary focus is 2D/3D CAD with cloud collaboration, competing in the broader DWG-compatible CAD category. The company maintains a specialized position by focusing on 2D/3D CAD with cloud collaboration workflows rather than attempting to cover the full breadth of the CAD/BIM market.
In a market increasingly dominated by large platform vendors (Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes, Siemens), specialized tools like ARES Commander retain value by offering deeper functionality in their specific domain than general-purpose platforms can provide. Users typically choose ARES Commander for its particular strengths in 2D/3D CAD with cloud collaboration, often using it alongside other tools for tasks outside its core specialty.
Learning Resources
Graebert GmbH provides learning resources through official documentation, community forums, and partner networks. Users new to ARES Commander should start with the vendor's official getting-started guides and supplement with community-produced tutorials and courses available on platforms like YouTube, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning.