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Modern Transport Systems Corp. (MTSC) has developed and patented a technology for the magnetic support of transport equipment.  The technology uses permanent magnets mounted on the vehicle which, interacting with steel elements in the trackway, generate a force which levitates the vehicle.   In contrast to alternative maglev approaches, the MTSC design:

•   Consumes no power in levitation
•   Has no complex control system - levitation is inherently stable
•   Is simple, rugged and reliable

These combined features make it feasible to apply the MTSC system to a larger range of applications than is typically considered for maglev.  In addition to providing a means of carrying people between cities and within cities, it is also an "industrial" maglev.

In contrast with conventional wheeled systems, the MTSC magnetic support design has minimal running resistance, minimal wear and tear on vehicle and guideway, and requires minimal maintenance.

The technology may be used in a variety of transport functions:

In addition to continuing development of the magnetic support technology, MTSC is proceeding with its commercialization.

Photos of existing prototype equipment MTSC has built and tested are shown on the "Photographs" page.  Illustrations of potential applications are shown on the "Illustrations" page.  Because of their visual content, these pages may be slow to load.