User:Alanfxsim/FX Simulation

FX Simulation (UK) Ltd is a family run international high technology business based in Cupar, Fife in Scotland. FX Simulation's main activity is the manufacture and operaiton of two seat motion simulators. Their current two seater simulator the X2 is manufactured in China and shipped worldwide to customers in Russia, the Middle East, Europe, America and Australia.

History
FX Simulation manufactured the U2 Simulator in Scotland making over fifty of them in Cupar, Fife. These were sold worldwide to customers in Dubai, Moscow and London. The Development of a new model the X2 came about in 2005, which features High Definition graphics, 4D Wind Effects and internal cabin camera. The X2 was manufactured in Scotland for a time before manufacturing was outsourced to China while the Scottish headquarters continues to run service and support and operations and repairs of existing simulators.

Working in the simulation field for over thirteen years, FX Simulation have been one of the few simulator companies to succesfully manufacture a two seater simulator that is a proven market success.

Operations
FX Simulation operate their own simulators. Over twenty operating simulators make up an operating portfolio valued at £1.3Million. These simulators are in Europe, The Middle East and the UK. These simulators are seviced by FX Simulation. The portfolio continues to grow as new leisure destinations around the world open up and want a dynamic appealing attraction.

Meeting with Prime Minister Gordon Brown
FX Simulation Managing Director Carla Fleming met with Prime Minister Gordon Brown at the opening of a new building of one of the suppliers of parts for the simulator.

Feature on the Gadget Show
FX Simulation's X2 was featured on Channel 5's show, The Gadget Show. Ortis rode rollercoasters at Alton Towes, then a large simulator and finally the X2, each time his grip, adrenalin and heart rate was measured and put onto a chart. The X2 had suprising results for a small simulator and was quoted by Ortis as a "White Knuckle Ride." Channel 5's Gadget Show Rollercoaster Episode

Special Projects
FX Simulation has worked on a number of Special Projects for various clients. The Powerboat P1 Grand Prix use a X2 simulator with custom rides on it to promote the sport at exhibitions and the simulator is toured on the Grand Prix circuit.

Superfund GmbH, an Austrian investment company use the X2 simulator to explain to existing and new customers how their investment strategy works. The simulator is used at exhibitions and office open nights around the world.