L-3 Communications Selects MTS Suspension Testing System
For Amphibious Vehicle
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Oct. 26, 2005 - MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC) today announced a $2.6 million contract with L-3 Communications to provide a specialized system for testing hydropneumatic suspension units. L-3, a provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training and government services, is building the suspension units for the U.S. Marine Corps Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV), an amphibious vehicle that allows Marines to implement operational maneuvers from the sea.
“The MTS testing system gives us the opportunity to significantly enhance our level of testing productivity and accuracy,” said William Collins, vice president of material acquisition for L-3 Communications Combat Propulsion Systems. “We chose MTS because of its excellent reputation for providing high-quality, reliable testing systems and software. We are particularly pleased to get MTS actuator technology which is well known in the testing industry.”
Under the contract, MTS will provide installation, training, custom actuators and a custom controller interface to allow testing personnel to conduct its suspension tests more efficiently. The custom testing system will allow L-3 to test up to eight amphibious vehicle suspension units at a time.
About L-3 Communications
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems and products, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training and government services, and is a merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, selected U.S. government intelligence agencies and aerospace prime contractors. Additional information on L-3 Communications can be found on the worldwide web at http://www.l-3com.com.
About MTS Systems Corporation
MTS Systems Corporation is a leading global supplier of test systems and industrial position sensors. The Company’s testing hardware and software solutions help customers accelerate and improve their design, development, and manufacturing processes and are used for determining the mechanical behavior of materials, products, and structures. MTS’ high performance position sensors provide controls for a variety of industrial and vehicular applications. MTS had 1,615 employees and revenue of $367 million for the fiscal year ended October 2, 2004. Additional information on MTS can be found on the worldwide web at http://www.mts.com.
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