m Engineering A Better World Welcome to the 2008 Durability Seminar Series
Global Leader in Test Global leader of integrated solutions that help customers accelerate and improve their design, development, and manufacturing processes Established in 1967 Headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota Publicly traded – MTSC on NASDAQ Sales: $421M (Fiscal 2007) 1,600 employees worldwide Over 50% of revenue outside NA European Headquarters: Berlin Asian Headquarters: Tokyo
MAST – Sub-System Testing
Rolling Road – Full Vehicle Dynamic Simulation
More than Automotive Aerospace Sensors Materials Testing Earthquake Simulation
Aerospace
Materials Testing Systems Dynamic Test Systems Servohydraulic Full Force Range 5 kN to 25,000 kN Full range of applications Low Cycle Fatigue High Cycle Fatigue Fracture Mechanics High Frequency High Rate Axial Torsion Planer Biaxial Thermal Mechanical Fatigue More…
Materials Testing Systems Monotonic Systems Insight Electromechanical Full Force Range 1 kN to 300 kN Full Range of Applications Tensile Compression Bend Peel Tear LIMS Q/C Elevated Temperature More…
Triaxial Elastomer Test System Focus on Components Structural Test of Exhaust System 5-Axis Ball Joint Simulation Triaxial Elastomer Test System Rack & Pinion Steering Test System
Software at MTS Today Innovative Software for Real-World Simulation Specific applications for Durability, Performance, Materials, and Ride & Handling Testing MTS Advantages More than 100 software developers Continuous improvement of current applications Worldwide distribution & support
Challenges Facing Suppliers Today OEM pushing testing and design to suppliers Profit squeeze and cost reduction More, faster Requirement to increase productivity Warranty / liability / quality pressures Virtual design leads to fewer physical prototypes Expertise and knowledge base in design and testing
Engineering a Better World We deliver testing products that help customers accelerate and improve their design, development and manufacturing processes MTS delivers the high-performance test equipment, state-of-the-art software and industry know-how required to create superior products and build a safer, healthier, cleaner and more productive world. Our solutions: Bring the real world into the lab Increase test productivity Integrate testing with product development Visit www.mts.com to keep up-to-date on MTS testing solutions www.mts.com/en/vehicles/training for technical courses
MTS Training Schedule 2008 Damper Test System Operation Sept. 8-10 Durability Testing Technology Nov. 3-5 Elastomer Testing with 793 SW Oct. 6-9 FlexTest IIm Operation Oct. 27-30 Measurement Uncertainty At your Site MTS Test System Operation On-going RPC Pro Software Operation May 5-8, Oct. 20-23 RPC Pro Simulation Engineer Sept. 29- Oct. 3 Test Rig Design Nov. 6-7