| Year | Detail |
| 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. |