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FUNRIDE™ CCS:
Closed Cabin Simulator Engineered for Total Immersion

The FUNRIDE™ CCS is a fully enclosed motion ride system engineered for total immersion. Its controlled cabin environment allows motion, media, audio, and special effects to work together as one coherent experience.

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Product Description

FUNRIDE™ CCS is our closed cabin simulator for immersive media-based attractions, built on a configurable FUNRIDE™ motion ride platform. By controlling what guests see, hear and feel, the system creates a focused show environment where motion, media, audio, and special effects become part of a unified attraction experience.

The enclosed cabin allows stories, worlds, and environments to unfold without outside distractions, while configurable motion systems and show technologies provide the flexibility to support a wide range of attraction concepts. 

Motion That Feels Right

Engineered with real simulation DNA, FUNRIDE™ CCS uses frame-accurate synchronization, refined motion cueing, and controlled dynamics to turn media into a ride guests truly feel.

A Cabin Built for Total Immersion

The enclosed cabin creates a controlled visual and acoustic show environment, reducing external distractions and sound leakage into adjacent areas. Light, media, effects, and thematic design elements can be carefully orchestrated as one immersive attraction experience. 

Flexible by Design

Different attraction concepts require different solutions. Cabin layouts, motion technologies, media systems, and theming options can be adapted to project-specific requirements. 

Seat-Integrated Special Effects

4D elements such as wind, scent, water mist, and vibration are built into each seat and synchronized with motion and media — creating a consistent, powerful sensory impact for every passenger. 

The Engineering Behind the CCS Experience

Not every attraction is designed around scale, shared perspectives, or open sightlines. Some experiences are created for maximum immersion — where guests are drawn completely into a story, environment, or virtual world. FUNRIDE™ CCS was developed for this reality. Unlike the FUNRIDE™ OCS open cabin system, the FUNRIDE™ CCS concentrates the visual, acoustic, and physical show environment inside an enclosed cabin. Instead of competing with external influences, motion, media, audio, and special effects can be carefully synchronized to support the story being told and create a focused sense of immersion. Without external visual references competing for attention, motion can be perceived more naturally and integrated more closely into the experience. 

For this experience to feel convincing, synchronization alone is not enough. Drawing on decades of expertise in certified flight simulation and attraction engineering, Simtec applies refined motion cueing and Motion Texture techniques to create believable movement, smooth transitions, and carefully balanced intensity. Combined with precise real-time synchronization across all show systems, this transforms media into an experience guests can physically feel. 

Custom-Engineered for Your Vision and Venue

Every attraction project comes with its own creative ambitions, operational requirements, and spatial constraints. Rather than forcing these requirements into a predefined layout, Simtec adapts the FUNRIDE™ CCS platform to the specific goals of each project.

Depending on the attraction concept, the system can be configured with different motion technologies, passenger capacities, seating or standing arrangements, media systems, and special effect packages. Interior design, lighting, finishes, and branding can be tailored to help transform the cabin into part of the attraction experience, supporting the intended story, theme or IP.

From early project stages, Simtec aligns building conditions, media integration, show systems, safety interfaces, and maintenance access to create one technically coherent attraction system designed for reliable long-term operation. For clients seeking a fully integrated delivery model, FUNRIDE™ CCS can also be supplied as a complete turnkey attraction. Simtec leads the system integration and takes the project through installation, commissioning, and operator and maintenance training. AV technology and film production are provided by selected partners under Simtec’s coordination.

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FUNRIDE™ CCS
Specifications

The FUNRIDE™ CCS is a configurable closed-cabin simulator ride platform. Technical specifications are adapted to the attraction concept, passenger capacity, motion system, media environment, safety requirements, and venue conditions. 

Capacity & Operations

Guest Capacity

Configurable for 2 to 50 passengers per ride unit

Passenger Configuration

Supports seated and standing configurations depending on the attraction concept and operational requirements

Passenger Flow

Entry and exit concepts can be adapted to support efficient loading and unloading procedures

Motion Technology

Degrees of Freedom

Available with 3-DOF up to premium 6-DOF motion systems

Drive Technology

Configurable with hydraulic or electric drive systems

Motion Performance

Motion performance can be tailored to the selected motion system, passenger capacity, and attraction requirements

Motion Cueing & Motion Texture

Engineered for believable, comfortable and media-synchronized motion

Controls

Control Architecture

Developed in-house by Simtec using industrial PLC and safety control technology for ride automation, motion control, and system-wide synchronization

Real-Time Synchronization

Synchronizes motion, media, audio, effects, and show systems with frame-accurate timing

Show Control Integration

Integrates into project-specific show control architectures

Operator Interfaces

Operator panels support ride operation, system monitoring, start/stop functions, reset procedures, and emergency handling

Attraction Integration

Media Environments

Compatible with internal projection surfaces, LED displays, and other immersive media technologies

Seat-Integrated Special Effects

Wind, scent, vibration, low-frequency rumble, and water mist can be integrated directly into the passenger seating system

Themed Environment Integration

Interior design, lighting, finishes, and branding elements can be integrated to support project-specific themes and IPs

Cabin Ventilation & Comfort

Active cabin ventilation supports fresh air supply and guest comfort during operation

Turnkey Attraction Integration

Available as a complete turnkey attraction, combining the motion system, show control, and special effects with partner-supplied AV technology and film production

Safety, Accessibility & Reliability

International Ride Standards

Designed in accordance with international ride standards, including EN 13814, ASTM F2291, and GB 8408

Functional Safety

Integrated safety PLCs, certified safety functions, and redundant system architectures support safe attraction operation

Restraint Systems

Monitored seat belts or restraint bars are available

Accessibility Concepts

Supports step-free access and wheelchair-compatible configurations

Long-Term Durability

Key structural components are engineered for 20+ years of operation under defined load and operating conditions

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The Best Trust Simtec

Simtec is proud to have provided products and services to world-famous brands and companies.

Your Expert Partner for Immersive Motion Rides

Simtec is more than a manufacturer; we are a technology partner with over 35 years of engineering expertise in the motion simulation sector. We take full system responsibility for every FUNRIDE™ attraction—from the initial concept and project management to turnkey delivery and lifelong technical support. Our engineering heritage ensures that every motion ride system delivers natural, controlled, and physically credible dynamics, providing a safe and reliable anchor for your venue’s success.

Award-winning Flagship Motion Rides

Our FUNRIDE™ motion platforms are recognized globally and featured in award-winning flagship projects at leading international theme parks for redefining immersion through sophisticated 6-DOF technology that is trusted in the world’s most visited destinations.

Extensive customizing options

We offer an extensive range of sophisticated customizing options that allow operators to perfectly tailor their FUNRIDE™ installations with modular profiles, interactive modules, and bespoke theming that ensures every attraction aligns perfectly with any specific IP.

Presence on 3 continents and on-site maintenance

Simtec maintains a robust global presence across three continents with wholly owned subsidiaries in Germany, the USA, and China, allowing our specialized engineering teams to provide rapid, high-quality on-site maintenance and comprehensive technical service throughout the entire lifecycle of your FUNRIDE™ installation.

German Innovation in Motion

Rooted in the philosophy of “German Innovation in Motion,” our precision-engineered FUNRIDE™ systems are designed to the highest standards, featuring pioneering technology and ensuring a sustainable, long-term structural lifetime of at least 20 years for continuous operational excellence.

Testimonial

“Simtec turns vision into reality.”

Harald Herrmann

Advent Allen Entertainment

Entertainment References

Discover iconic ride projects where Simtec’s precision engineering meets world-class entertainment.

Simtec Systems: A World-Leading Motion Ride Manufacturer

Revolutionizing Experiences with Advanced Ride Engineering

Simtec Systems stands as a premier simulator ride manufacturer, specializing in high-end solutions like the FUNRIDE™ CCS. As an authority in ride engineering, we utilize a robust 6-DOF motion platform to create fully immersive environments that are entirely isolated from the outside world. This closed-cabin design allows for a precisely controlled show where every seat becomes a portal to another reality. Drawing from our extensive background in certified flight simulation, our engineering teams ensure that the motion is not just an add-on but a physically credible core of the experience. By integrating high-resolution internal displays and frame-accurate sensory effects, we provide guests with a journey that is technically coherent and emotionally impactful, setting a global standard for high-end theme park attractions and brand experiences.

Trusted Worldwide as a Simulator Ride Manufacturer

As a globally recognized motion ride manufacturer, Simtec is committed to the safety, throughput, and long-term success of every project. Our FUNRIDE™ CCS systems are engineered for a minimum 20-year structural lifetime and are compliant with the most stringent international standards, including EN 13814 and GB 8408. We pride ourselves on offering a complete turnkey delivery model, where we assume full system responsibility from the initial CAD layout to on-site commissioning and lifelong support. With a footprint spanning Germany, China, and the USA, Simtec provides the localized maintenance and technical expertise required by major leisure facilities and science centers. We invite you to experience why leading operators choose our German-engineered systems for their most ambitious and story-driven attractions.

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