Your engineering partner for ride and attraction development
Practical engineering support from early concept to detailed design, testing and realisation.
From mechanical and structural design to electrical engineering, automation and embedded systems, ACE development & engineering helps ride manufacturers, attraction developers and operators deliver complex projects that meet demanding timelines, safety requirements and technical specifications.
Built for ride manufacturers, attraction developers and operators
Rides and attractions depend on mechanical structures, electrical systems, automation and safety functions working as one. Delivering them on time depends on having the right engineering expertise available at the right moment. ACE acts as an extension of your engineering team, with specialists across the disciplines your project requires.
Flexible project ownership
From individual engineering scopes to multidisciplinary project delivery.
Multidisciplinary expertise
Mechanical, structural, electrical, automation, embedded and project engineering within one organisation.
Flexible resource scaling
Additional engineering capacity when project schedules demand it.
Engineering disciplines and technical scope
Engineering specialists for the core disciplines in ride and attraction development.
Mechanical engineering
Design of ride mechanisms and dynamic systems.
- Concept development and machine design
- Kinematic and dynamic load calculations
- 3D CAD modelling and manufacturing drawings
- Design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA)
Structural engineering
Structural design and verification for ride and attraction structures.
- Structural calculations and FEM analysis
- Support structure engineering
- Load case assessment
- Design verification against applicable codes and standards
Automation & motion control
Reliable control systems for complex rides and attractions.
- Safety PLC architecture and programming
- Distributed I/O and industrial communication networks
- Motion control and drive systems
- HMI and SCADA development
Electrical engineering & distribution
Electrical infrastructure and control cabinet engineering.
- Electrical schematic design and EPLAN engineering
- Power distribution systems
- Cable routing and integration concepts
- Compliance and standards support
Embedded software & hardware integration
Real-time control systems and connected hardware.
- Firmware and RTOS development
- Sensor integration and telemetry systems
- Control hardware integration
- Functional safety validation support
Project & safety engineering
Coordinated delivery with safety and compliance across disciplines.
- Cross-disciplinary project coordination
- Safety and compliance support across engineering disciplines
- Functional testing, validation and FAT/SAT support
- Technical documentation packages
How we support your projects
Every project has different requirements. ACE supports ride and attraction projects through three engagement models.
Engineering capacity & expertise
Experienced engineers and specialised expertise integrated into your existing team when project schedules or technical requirements demand it.
Co-development projects
A dedicated multidisciplinary engineering team working alongside your internal departments throughout development.
Turnkey engineering packages
Complete engineering scope, from concept development and detailed design through testing and technical realisation.
Why work with ACE
Fast access to engineering capacity
Scale your engineering team without lengthy recruitment processes.
Multidisciplinary expertise
Specialists in mechanical, structural, electrical, automation, embedded and project engineering.
Engineering-driven collaboration
A technical focus on practical project execution and problem solving.
Flexible collaboration
Engineering capacity & expertise, co-development or turnkey engineering packages.
International project experience
Engineering teams in Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland and Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Email lummen@ace.eu.
Which types of rides and attractions does ACE support?
ACE supports ride manufacturers, attraction developers and operators with engineering for ride and support structures, control systems, electrical infrastructure and embedded hardware. The scope is defined per project.
Can ACE support only one discipline or project phase?
Yes. ACE can take responsibility for a specific work package, a particular project phase or the complete engineering scope.
How does ACE work with our internal engineering team?
Depending on your project, we work through engineering capacity & expertise (engineers integrated into your team), co-development (a dedicated team working alongside your departments) or a turnkey engineering package.
Does ACE support safety-related engineering?
Yes. Our scope includes structural verification against applicable codes and standards, safety PLC architecture and programming, functional safety validation support, and compliance and standards support.
Can you work with our CAD tools and standards?
Yes. ACE engineers work with the software and tools your project requires and follow your design standards.
Does ACE support testing and validation?
Yes. ACE supports functional testing and validation, as well as factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT). The scope is defined per project.
Who owns the design results and intellectual property?
Ownership of design results and intellectual property is defined in the project agreement before the work starts.
How quickly can a project start?
After an initial technical discussion, we prepare a proposal with scope, planning and milestones. The start date is agreed together, based on the complexity of the project.
Which ACE office handles ride and attraction projects?
Your contact is ACE Lummen in Belgium. Depending on the scope and the expertise required, engineers from our offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland and Portugal can contribute.
Discuss your next ride or attraction project
Whether you need additional engineering capacity, specialised technical expertise or support from concept through detailed design and testing, book a meeting to discuss your project requirements.
Or contact the ACE Lummen office at lummen@ace.eu.
