MTS Helps Esteemed Brazilian Research Institute Boost Operational Efficiency
Summary
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, May 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- MTS Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: MTSC), a leading global supplier of high-performance test and measurement solutions, has completed the installation of the MTS Echo® remote lab monitoring technology in the Civil Engineering Structural and Materials Laboratory (www.lem.civ.puc-rio.br) at Rio de Janeiros Pontifícia Universidade Católica (PUC-Rio). Under the supervision of Dr. Flavio de Andrade Silva, PUC-Rio contracts with many of Brazils foremost engineering companies to design and conduct a wide array of mechanical tests to better understand the performance and durability characteristics of construction materials, techniques, and structures. Authorized personnel can remotely access detailed information about their test systems from an Android™ or iOS® compatible device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc.). Facing more demanding schedules, many modern test facilities are often expected to run around the clock, and unscheduled disruptions can affect multiple projects. With the implementation of the Echo solution, were able to know what is happening in the lab even when we are not there, giving us the assurance that we are operating efficiently," states Dr. Flavio de Andrade Silva of PUC-Rios Civil Engineering Department.