The winter issue of Futurities places its Spotlight a fascinating article on the origin, history, and evolution of roller coasters from their earliest prototypes in Russia in the 16th century on the banks of the Neva River of St. Petersburg, and then dives into detail on how numerical simulation of roller coasters works to ensure their success both as entertainment and from a safety perspective for users and operators.
It’s a fascinating read, just like these love-‘em or-hate-‘em features that have symbolized amusement parks for almost as long as they have existed.
Enjoy reading!
special issue
This Special Issue of Futurities is fully dedicated the value chain of Additive Manufacturing, including several pieces from different specialists in the AM sector, going from the powder experts, to the manufacturers and the AM quality control professionals, looking at this growing market from different perspectives and presenting various types of 3D printing processes and materials for industrial production.
additive manufacturing
special issue
This publication is a collection of papers addressing different industrial sectors and covering applications ranging from lubrication of transmissions, cooling of engines, prevention of aquaplaning, and fire extinguishing, to the electrification of mobility solutions and the study of snow drifts.
Particleworks
special issue
A special edition highlights how modeFRONTIER has impacted many industries: indeed you will be amazed by how many familiar everyday products have benefitted from this approach.
modefrontier
special issue
The Oil&Gas Industry encompasses a wide range of diverse and highly demanding environments which pose a continued and varied stream of relevant issues and problems to solve.
Oil&Gas Industry