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1964
> MSI designs the first miniature piezoresistive
joystick, followed quickly by the development of the
inductive and force type joysticks.
1970
> Company core competency becomes grips, hand controls,
optical encoders and trackballs for tracking and positioning
systems. Products range from medical devices and traffic
control to industrial processes and military applications.
1996
> MSI acquired by Ultra Electronics, worldwide specialists
in electronic systems for aircraft, naval vessels, armored
vehicles, airports and transport systems.
1998
> Secures U.S. patent for Hall Effect technology.
2003
> Fields industry's first sense of touch HAPTICS
technology.
2004
> Receives U.S. patent for MAGTRACK™, a positioning
indicating device for harsh environments.
2004
> Develops Hall Effect miniature joysticks.
2006
> Introduces the FMCU™, the first ruggedized gaming style controller for military applications.
2007
> Patents the industry’s first Reconfigurable Control (RCC™) which enables quick replacement of grips on hand control units.
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