DWG in the Cloud: ARES Kudo Review and Graebert neXt Event Announcement
Niknaz Aftahi, CEO of aec+tech, reviews ARES Kudo on AEC Magazine — a cloud-based CAD platform which streamlines DWG drawing generation from BIM data and file conversions with advanced Drawings Automation, collaborative editing, and seamless workflow integration, and will be showcased at the free Graebert neXt event in April.
Please read the full product review on AEC Magazine’s website here.
Product Review Summary
The 2020s have brought a wave of cloud-native innovation to AEC, driven by AI, flexible work cultures, and the demand for browser-based tools—yet many design technologies still lack robust, cloud-based drawing generation. At aec+tech, cutting-edge solutions have been reviewed across the design and management spectrum, and ARES Kudo by Graebert has been identified as the missing link: a cloud-native CAD platform that streamlines drawing creation and keeps workflows fully online.
ARES Kudo is a cloud-based 2D CAD platform that runs entirely in your browser, offering full DWG editing, real-time collaboration, and powerful Drawings Automation features like batch file conversion, change tracking, and scheduled tasks—all designed to streamline workflows and complement early-stage design and BIM tools with seamless drawing generation.
ARES Kudo’s Drawings Automation feature enables instant DWG drawing generation from Revit or IFC files by importing full BIM projects—including object properties and metadata—to automatically produce plans, sections, and elevations with smart annotations, offering AECTech developers a powerful way to streamline end-to-end cloud-based workflows., ARES Kudo’s Online Drawings Automation runs in the cloud, allowing users to schedule and batch-process tasks like generating multiple drawing styles from BIM data, all while continuing other work uninterrupted—giving AECTech developers powerful customization options and the ability to automate 2D output from 3D models, streamlining workflows and scaling their tools for broader adoption.
ARES Kudo Development Platform Benefits Developers including, Snaptrude, Onshape, & Dassault Systèmes for DraftSight
ARES Kudo’s Online Drawings Automation enables cloud-based automation for DWG drawing generation, allowing developers to batch-process files, schedule recurring tasks, and customize drawing outputs. It integrates seamlessly with BIM workflows, automating 2D creation from 3D models in real time, benefiting AECTech companies by streamlining and scaling their solutions. The technology is also enhancing partnerships with platforms like Snaptrude, Onshape, and Dassault Systèmes, showcasing its potential for collaboration and broad adoption in the AEC industry.
ARES Kudo, with its advanced cloud-native drawing tools and bespoke BIM automation, is revolutionizing AECTech product development by enhancing workflows and collaborating seamlessly with other tools. As more developers integrate its capabilities, Kudo is set to disrupt traditional processes and drive exciting innovation in the AECTech space.
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Join the Graebert neXt event to discover the latest innovations in 2D/3D CAD, cloud-based solutions, and cutting-edge tools for the AEC industry. Engage with top developers, gain insights from expert panel discussions, and explore how cloud CAD, including ARES Kudo, is transforming workflows and collaboration in real-time. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and stay ahead in the AECTech space. Visit Graebert neXt 2025 for more details.
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