mb WorkSuite
German structural suite with BauStatik, MicroFe finite elements and ViCADo CAD
Quick Overview
| Company | mb AEC Software GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Structural Engineering Software |
| Headquarters | Kaiserslautern, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | BauStatik with more than 200 modules, MicroFe position-oriented FEM, EuroSta frame system, StrukturEditor, ViCADo 3D CAD, ProjektManager, BIMwork model exchange |
| Pricing | Not shown on the pages we read; the site mentions introductory offers |
| Best For | German-speaking engineers who want calculation, FEM and CAD from one vendor |
| Replaces | STAAD.Pro |
Detailed Review
The imprint names mb AEC Software GmbH, Europaallee 14, 67657 Kaiserslautern, Amtsgericht Kaiserslautern HRB 3837, with two managing directors. The site is in German on the pages we read.
mb AEC lists brands and products such as ViCADo, StrukturEditor, BauStatik, MicroFe, EuroSta, ProfilEditor, CoStruc and BIMwork.
Programs inside mb WorkSuite
mb AEC describes BauStatik as a document-oriented calculation system with more than 200 modules for concrete, foundations, timber, steel, glass and masonry. MicroFe is its position-oriented FEM system for structural engineering.
ViCADo is a 3D CAD system, and the StrukturEditor holds the structural model for loads and checks.
How the suite works together
The ProjektManager starts all WorkSuite applications from a project and stores addresses, documents, calculations, PDFs and plans. mb WorkSuite 2027 is announced on the home page, with a webinar series.
A page of current offers mentions introductory prices for new products, with no figures on the page we read.
mb WorkSuite compared with STAAD.Pro
mb AEC contracts under German law, while STAAD.Pro follows Pennsylvania law. The suite leans toward German practice, where STAAD.Pro lists international design codes.
Limitations to Consider
mb AEC shows no prices on the pages we read, and the site is in German. The suite is built around German practice and workflow, so offices outside Germany may find less local support information. For an English-first alternative see FEM-Design.
Who Should Use mb WorkSuite
German structural offices that want calculation, finite elements and CAD in one integrated suite.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- German GmbH with register number in the imprint
- BauStatik with more than 200 modules
- FEM and CAD in one suite
- Project management tool included
- mb WorkSuite 2027 announced
Cons
- No prices on the pages we read
- German-language site
- Suite oriented to German practice
- Data location not stated
Alternatives to mb WorkSuite
Other European structural engineering software worth comparing before you decide:
See all European structural engineering software or compare them directly against STAAD.Pro on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. mb WorkSuite is made by mb AEC Software GmbH in Kaiserslautern and combines BauStatik calculations, MicroFe finite elements and ViCADo CAD.
mb AEC describes BauStatik as a document-oriented structural calculation system with more than 200 modules for concrete, foundations, timber, steel, glass and masonry.
The pages we read show no prices. A page of current offers mentions introductory prices for new products without figures.