MTS Systems Corporation

MTS Systems Corporation

Company type	Subsidiary
Industry	Test and simulation solutions
Founded	1967
Fate	Acquired by Amphenol Corporation
Headquarters	Eden Prairie, Minnesota , United States
Products	Aerodynamic simulators, seismic simulators, road simulators, load frames, hydraulic actuators
Owner	Amphenol Corporation

MTS Systems Corporation (referred to as MTS) specializes in providing test and simulation solutions designed to evaluate the durability and functionality of vehicles, aircraft, civil engineering structures, biomedical materials, and raw materials. Its portfolio encompasses products such as aerodynamic simulators, seismic simulators, road simulators, load frames, and hydraulic actuators.

In December 2020, Amphenol Corporation reached an agreement to purchase MTS, finalizing the acquisition on April 7, 2021. Following this, Illinois Tool Works (ITW) revealed plans in January 2021 to acquire MTS's test and simulation division from Amphenol.

Noteworthy Projects

• Developed a bespoke Flat Trac LTRe system for the National Tire Research Center located in Alton, VA, incorporating cutting-edge tire testing capabilities.
• Created an advanced 360-degree driving simulator recognized as "The World's Most Advanced Driving Simulator."
• Implemented pioneering tuned mass damper systems for prominent structures including the Citigroup Center in New York City and the John Hancock Tower in Boston.
• Engineered the AWD Slot-Car ride mechanism for Walt Disney Imagineering's Enhanced Motion Vehicle attraction.
• Delivered manufacturing and design services for Universal Parks & Resorts, including launch mechanisms for the Incredible Hulk Coaster; ride systems for The Cat in the Hat and Men in Black: Alien Attack at Universal Orlando; the Jaws attraction at Universal Studios Japan; and animatronic components for Jurassic Park River Adventure at Islands of Adventure.