Graebert GmbH Announces Update, OEMs and Awards for ARES, the First Native CAD Solution for All 3 Major Operating Systems & Mobile

BERLIN, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Graebert™ GmbH  – one of the pioneering companies in high-performance CAD solutions for desktop and mobile devices – today announced several updates and industry acclaim for its recently announced ARES™ 2D/3D CAD software. ARES uses a common design interface and is the first CAD solution to run natively across Microsoft® Windows®, Apple® Mac® OS X and Linux®, while also being optimized for specific operating system features and capabilities.

Launched to exceptional response at MacWorld 2010 in February, ARES provides both industry compatibility and the highest-performance features and capabilities for mission-critical design workflow.  Details may be found at www.graebert.com.

Receiving an exceptional review in the latest issue of Cadalyst – one of the longest-running magazines in the Computer Aided Design market – ARES continues to build momentum as a newly established player in the market. The review called out a number of key strengths and opportunities for ARES, including:

• Ease of use, Innovation and Value all scored an "A"
• Exceptional compatibility with AutoCAD® - the reviewer notes:
  • "ARES has very strong compatibility with AutoCAD, especially in the area of command execution, look, and feel. This software feels like AutoCAD — even more so than any version of IntelliCAD that I have used. If you are looking for a low-cost, easy-to-learn alternative to AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT…I don't think you can go wrong with ARES."
• "Graebert is on the right track with ARES. Considering the product is brand-new — and considering its upcoming availability for Mac, Linux, and mobile devices — it has a very bright future."

(The full Cadalyst review may be read at http://www.graebert.com/aresmedia/Cadalyts_report_ARES-reprint.pdf)

Desktop Engineering magazine and many other worldwide CAD publications, blogs and analysts also agree that ARES offers an exceptional price/performance ratio and a unique focus on providing multi-platform support as well as industry-standard workflows.

ARES Update & OEMs:

The newest version of ARES for Windows includes new printing options, performance enhancements and compatibility with older graphics cards and CPUs. Graebert originally announced plans to include the latest DWG 2010 support in the May timeframe and is on target to achieve this goal.

A full changelog on this free upgrade may be found at www.graebert.com.  Mac and Linux beta testing continues, with enhancements to both sets of OS binaries including numerous bug fixes, enhancements and support for the latest versions of Snow Leopard® and Ubuntu®.  

Mac and Linux versions of ARES are on schedule and upcoming versions of ARES will also be available for Microsoft Windows Mobile® devices – both Apple iPad® and the Google® Android® operating system are under active evaluation for porting as well.  ARES is available in 13 languages from the entire worldwide network of Graebert distributors and partners, as well as select OEMs.

New ARES worldwide OEMs have also signed on to distribute the software with their own unique features and support. The first OEMs to sell ARES include:

1. ADSI USA www.adsi-usa.com

2. Enggsoft, based in Singapore www.enggsoft.com

3. 3Isurveys, based in the UK www.3isurveys.com

4. Arc Technology, based in France www.arc-techno.com

5. Geograt, based in Germany www.geograt.de

6. Cochran's USA www.cochrans-monuments.com

7. Vollmer Germany www.vollmer.de

8. SKA Brazil www.ska.com.br

"We are very excited to have seen the incredible industry response to the launch of ARES," said Wilfried Graebert, founder and CEO of Graebert, GmbH. "ARES for Windows has received thousands of downloads and purchases since launch and we now have hundreds of Mac and Linux beta testers helping to ensure the upcoming ARES versions are a great success on their platforms.  Our new OEMs are already starting to sell ARES and we expect many more industry leaders to join them over the next few months."

About Graebert:

Paralleling the rise of the personal computer, Graebert GmbH (Berlin) has more than 30 years expertise in delivering high-performance, affordable solutions for both the PC and mobile CAD markets.  Graebert's award-winning products are fully compliant with industry standards and have been mission-critical for customers ranging from the largest Fortune® 500 companies to individual architects.

In 1999, Graebert GmbH recognized the need for professional CAD in the growing market of mobile devices and developed PowerCAD CE, the first professional and fully functional 2D and 3D CAD System for Windows CE™. The company's award-winning SiteMaster™ solution has measured thousands of public and private facilities throughout Europe, Asia and North America. Further details at www.graebert.com and www.graebert-isurvey.com

ARES, SiteMaster and Graebert are trademarks of Graebert, GmbH.  All other trademarks and registered trademarks previously cited are the property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

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SOURCE Graebert GmbH