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Maurer Rides unveils modular Spike Platform for nextgeneration attractions
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aurer Rides has introduced the Spike Platform, a modular technology system designed to streamline the development of new attractions by allowing designers to combine proven components in flexible configurations. The German manufacturer says the platform will support a wide range of applications, from roller coasters and dark rides to passenger transport and materialhandling systems.
The Spike Platform integrates established technologies into a shared architecture that can be adapted for different formats . Maurer Rides says the approach enables developers to avoid rebuilding core systems for each project, offering greater predictability in technical development while allowing for creative variation Current pageCurrent page. According to Maurer Rides, the approach is intended to give designers and developers greater flexibility when creating n....
At the heart of the platform is the patented Spike rackandpinion drive, which uses electrically powered in all conditions . This allows acceleration almost anywhere on the track, including uphill or from a standstill, and also supports energy recovery during braking Current pageCurrent page. Additionally, energy recovery is possible during braking.. Ride behaviour is fully programmable through SoftwareDefined Dynamics, enabling customised speed profiles, stops, reverse movements and effect triggers within system limits . proven technical modules in new ways. This allows us to create extraordinary attractions together with our customers without having to start from zero on the Track & Supports, Drive Unit, Passenger Carriers, Controls & SDD, Multimedia, Interaction, and multiple configurations . These include traditional
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seating, rotating or standup concepts, and interactive controls, with integrated sound, lighting and show pageCurrent page. Sound, lighting, and show effects can be built directly into the vehicle and synchronised accurately with the ride's pos.... Maurer Rides says the system balances differentiation with technical predictability, allowing teams to recombine validated modules and add projectspecific elements to create unique attractions without developing every component from scratch . The platform is also intended to accelerate product development, with examples such as Spike Train and Spike Tandem demonstrating its capacity for higherthroughput designs Current pageCurrent page. Examples like Spike Train and Spike Tandem show how the platform is expanding to accommodate higher capacities..
The company is extending Spike technology into passenger transport through concepts such as the Spike PM360, which applies the system to mobilityfocused experiences . Maurer Rides describes blending transportation with themed entertainment
elements Current pageCurrent page. Maurer Rides calls this concept "Transportainment." The upcoming Spike PM360 will showcase this idea.. can evolve throughout their life cycle. New ideas should not automatically require a completely new system. The Spike Platform provides the technological Developers can collaborate with Maurer Rides through the Spike Studio, a structured cocreation process covering concept development, prototyping, validation and implementation . The company has also updated its website to include detailed families and modular layers, supported by a new whitepaper Current pageCurrent page. A whitepaper is also available, providing detailed insights into the platform's technology architecture, modular design,....
Maurer Rides recently deployed its Spike Coaster technology at Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia, where the Sea Stallion coaster showcases the
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