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January 28, 2005

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Premier U.S. Aviation Research Facility Deploys

State-of-the-Art MTS Crash Simulator

Eden Prairie, Minn., January 28, 2005 - MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC) today announced the delivery of a state-of-the-art horizontal acceleration crash simulator to the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), located on the campus of Wichita State University in Kansas. NIAR is deploying the simulator in its Crash Dynamics Laboratory to enhance its ability to host proprietary research, testing, and certification of aircraft components under dynamic impact conditions.

“Acquiring the MTS crash simulator is integral to our efforts to maintain our status as the premier dynamic testing facility for the nation’s aircraft and aircraft component manufacturers,” said Dr. John Tomblin, executive director of NIAR. “The capabilities we gain from this system will help us realize our long-term goal of having all U.S. aircraft seat manufacturers utilize our Crash Dynamics Laboratory.”

The crash simulator employs a servohydraulic drive to achieve speeds of 81 km/h with a 1500 kg payload. Impact pulse peak profiles can be adjusted to reach accelerations of 65 g’s with the same payload, or 75 g’s with a 1000 kg payload. The system features state-of-the-art data acquisition capabilities, and employs a high-resolution digital video system to capture high-velocity simulations at 1000 frames per second.

“High-performance MTS crash simulation solutions are designed to help aircraft and ground vehicle manufacturers adapt quickly to increasingly stringent occupant safety regulations and reduce the time required to gain valid, meaningful test data,” said Joseph Mitchell, NIAR’s director of Crash Dynamics. “They deliver a wider operating range of acceleration, frequency response, and payload capabilities than any other crash simulation system on the market, giving test engineers the flexibility to replicate both high and low acceleration events with unmatched fidelity.”

“We are proud of our role supporting research at such a prestigious institution as NIAR,” said Sidney W. Emery, Jr., MTS chairman and CEO. “The addition of this state-of-the-art crash simulator to the Institute’s already considerable array of MTS testing equipment is a testament to the strength of our product line and our success in satisfying customers’ needs.”

The new crash simulator is the latest in a long series of MTS equipment procured by NIAR over its 20-year history. MTS digital controllers, actuators, servohydraulic and electromechanical load frames are deployed throughout the Institute’s many research laboratories to gain insight into the static and dynamic load carrying capabilities of aircraft materials and structures. MTS recently delivered an I-STIR friction stir welding system to NIAR’s newly established Advanced Joining Laboratory. This laboratory will assist NIAR’s Aircraft Design & Manufacturing Research Center in studying practical problems associated with aircraft manufacturing.

About NIAR

The National Institute for Aviation Research is a state-of-the-art aerospace research and development laboratory with global reach and expertise in research, design, testing, and certification. NIAR integrates university, government and business entities in cooperative efforts to advance technologies for aviation and other industries. Its 120,000 square foot facilities are home to 17 labs, pursuing research in aerodynamics, aging aircraft, crash dynamics, composites and advanced materials, aircraft icing, structural components, virtual reality, computational mechanics, and more. The Institute’s clientele includes many of the world’s leading aerospace manufacturers, NASA and the FAA. Additional information on NIAR can be found on the worldwide web at http://www.niar.wichita.edu.

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.