Anthony Frausto-Robledo on ARES 2027: A Big Step Forward in AI and Forma Integration

Graebert has officially launched ARES 2027, and this year’s release makes one thing very clear: the company is going all-in on AI and cloud-connected workflows. As highlighted by Anthony Frausto-Robledo from Architosh, the update brings major advancements across the full ARES Trinity ecosystem ARES Commander (desktop), ARES Kudo (web), and ARES Touch (mobile). Together, these tools continue to offer a DWG-native CAD experience across all devices, now enhanced with smarter automation and deeper integrations.

A big focus of ARES 2027 is artificial intelligence. The ARES AI assistant, A3, can now help users create, modify, and manage DWG elements using simple prompts or even voice commands in ARES Kudo. AI is also integrated into everyday workflows, from generating CAD blocks based on descriptions to suggesting commands based on user behavior. As Anthony notes, this represents one of the most significant areas of innovation in this release, bringing practical AI directly into CAD workflows rather than keeping it experimental.

Another standout development is the integration with Autodesk Forma Data Management (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud). According to Architosh, Graebert is among the first to deliver such a deep connection, allowing users to directly access, edit, and automate DWG workflows within Forma’s cloud environment. This opens up new possibilities for collaboration across AEC teams, especially when combined with ARES Trinity’s existing cloud features like version control, commenting, and shared editing sessions.

Beyond AI and cloud integration, ARES 2027 also delivers strong performance improvements and workflow enhancements. Users can expect faster file handling, smarter reference management, and new tools that simplify tasks like layer translation and viewport setup. Overall, as Anthony summarizes, this release is not just about adding features, it reflects Graebert’s continued push to modernize CAD with automation, intelligence, and seamless connectivity across platforms.