MTS Systems

History

YearDetail
1966 MTS Systems was founded.
1968 MTS Systems installed its first earthquake simulator, which paved the way for research on designing earthquake-resistant bridges, buildings, and infrastructure.
1972 MTS Systems expanded its European business by establishing a West Berlin manufacturing, sales, and services office. 
1993 MTS Systems expanded its biomedical testing capabilities by introducing orthopedic test systems.
2008 MTS Systems acquired the SANS Group, headquartered in Shenzhen, China.
2018 MTS Systems acquired E2M Technologies and expanded its technology offerings with electric actuation and simulation capabilities.
2020 MTS Systems acquired R&D Test Systems and strengthened its presence in wind energy and aerospace.
2021 Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a global leader in multi-industrial manufacturing, acquired the MTS Test & Simulation business from Amphenol Corp.