The Taihoya ATMS EX-1 is a turn-key system with a well thought-out design that is easy to set up and calibrate. The system is versatile, flexible, and user-friendly. The EX-1 has an array of offset sized cam displacements with simple drop-in for easy setting of stretch and compression percentages with excellent repeatability. The documentation manual of the instrument has sections corresponding to each of the attachments with a step-by-step layout for easy setup. It is an excellent instrument for biomechanical studies on the quantitative and dynamic effects of stretch and compression on biological tissues.