Simulator success for Simuline
SIMULINE Inc. is well and truly keeping up with the pace of the high-speed gaming and simulator industry after more than 10 years in the business. The Korean company, which was formed back
in 1998, started out serving the Korean military by producing tank simulators and has not looked back since. Now producing motion simulator rides and games, with over 600 simulators sold worldwide, Simuline has proven to be a leading force in the international amusement and entertainment markets. Successful products include the motion simulator
games Aquarace Extreme, Mini Rider2, Afterburner, Hummer and X-rider for the arcade game market; motion theatre systems and solutions including the 4D chair and four to 30 seat motion systems; and lastly training simulators for flight, tank, car and truck. Steve Kim, marketing manager at Simuline, said:
“We started by launching the X-rider in Korea and now the number of locations is already well over 100. We developed this small business item and it
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played a key role in the cinema foyer and shopping malls. “The biggest difference compared with other
motion theatre products is that we have a very dynamic motion base, which makes passengers feel the theme park roller coaster experience, for example, without actually having to go to the theme park.” Simuline has no intention of lifting its foot off the
pedal and plans to continue to develop advanced simulator systems for the world’s military and commercial markets. “We utilise innovative special
effects, such as 4D effects,” said Kim. “The wind, snow, bubble or strobe effects come with our system and this differs from other 4D theatres. Pricewise, our theatre is very competitive, so much so that clients are making a fast return on their investment.”
New horizons for RoboCoaster
RoboCoaster Ltd. is broadening its horizons this year with new, innovative ride technologies which are set to make a big impact on the FEC sector. The UK-based company, formed in 2000, is
already at the forefront of cutting edge ride products along with its partners Dynamic Structures Ltd., based in Vancouver. Now they have set their sights on the growing mid- size market, as well as maintaining their current
customer base in the theme park industry. Cassie De-Gol, from RoboCoaster, said: “The
latest incarnation of the robot has been designed specifically with our FEC clients in mind. The RCX programme offers a compact, high technology option for venues where space is limited. It is the perfect attraction for the family entertainment environment as it allows younger or more nervous riders the chance to enjoy the experience too,
because all ride programmes have their own character and strength.” The company has also recently launched the SNX6
AGV Programme, which is armed with amazing high-speed dynamics including spins, skids, slides, floating, hovering and point of view profiles. “The SNX6 now encompasses the use of the SNOX
Wheel (left),” said De-Gol. “The embedded rollers within the wheel allow smooth, instantaneous and quiet motion in all directions. By programming the wheels to spin in a variety of oppositional directions, the ride vehicle can achieve even more dynamic motions than ever before, with completely unexpected show effects.” Our image below is of the brand new SNX6 Platoon
and the technology allows the AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) to travel together as one vehicle and then burst apart creating an element of surprise.
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