FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 3, 2003

For More Information Contact:

Barbara J. Carpenter, Assistant Secretary

(952) 937-4006

MTS Announces Second Quarter 2003

Financial Release and Conference Call

Eden Prairie, Minn., April 3, 2003 - MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC) will issue its second quarter results on Monday, April 21, 2003 after the market closes. A conference call will be held on Tuesday, April 22, at 11:00 a.m. CDT (Noon EDT). This time is later than we normally hold the call due to travel commitments of Company participants.

Live Conference Call:

Call +1-712-257-2476; state the Passcode "Second Quarter" and conference leader "Chip Emery".

Conference Call Replay:

Call +1-402-998-1175; Passcode "4006".  Replay through 6:00 p.m. (CDT), May 22, 2003.

Live and Archived Webcast:

If you prefer to listen live over the Internet - please log on to the web at http://www.mts.com/news/financial_news.htm and click on the Vcall webcast image. The call will be archived through 6:00 p.m. (CDT), May 22, 2003.

About MTS Systems Corporation

MTS Systems Corporation is a global supplier of integrated simulation solutions that help customers accelerate and improve their design, development and manufacturing processes. MTS supplies products for determining the mechanical behavior of materials, products and structures – including computer-based testing and simulation systems, modeling and testing software, and consulting services – as well as products for automating manufacturing processes. MTS had 1,900 employees and revenue of $356 million for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2002. Additional information on MTS can be found on the worldwide web at http://www.mts.com.