Project Summary:
SEFtec is a leader in design and manufacturing of safety training equipment and simulated environments for clients all over the world. While SEFtec European factory is located in the Republic of Ireland, they were commissioned to create a custom Cabin Crew Fire Trainer for Saudia Academy, the premier aviation training centre in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. SensoryCo scent technology was integrated into the design for the Cabin Crew Fire Trainer to create a successful immersive multi-sensory experience.
Project Description:
The Cabin Crew Fire Trainer is a fire training simulator that replicates the interior of a commercial aircraft, allowing instructors to create numerous emergency scenarios for trainee flight crews to combat. The simulator allows cabin crew trainees to demonstrate their knowledge of how to manage several emergency scenarios on board, including:
- Electrical fires
- Galley fires
- Lavatory waste bin fires
- Overhead bin fires
- Seat fires
- Personal electronic devices (PED) fires
Each scenario can be controlled by the instructor via an iPad, enabling them to adjust the difficulty level to match the competence of the trainees. The fires feature real flames as well as artificial smoke, artificial burning smells, lighting and sound effects.
SensoryCo Contribution: Scenting System with Burning Electrical Smell
SensoryCo Technical Details
The scent effect is layered into the experience using a SensoryCo a spacial ambient scent delivery system, the SMX-M. Burning electrical odor is triggered using the scenting system’s built in DMX interface so that the smell and the immersive content (sizzle noise and flickering lights) are synchronized.
SencoryCo Contribution Feedback: Stephen Murphy, SEFtec Group
Why SEFtec selected SensoryCo from other brands (technology, differentiation, impact, benefits)?
“This was our first time incorporating a scent machine into our Cabin Crew Fire Trainer. We wanted a solution that would be simple to integrate and flexible enough to allow us adjust our requirement as we worked through the process. Having performed a thorough online search, we chose SensoryCo because of the flexibility of their solution. The final clinching factor was the friendly team. We very quickly built a strong rapport and felt a genuine connection on a personal level, which is the best basis for a business relationship.”
Did the design/build/logistic/solution meet your expectations?
“Absolutely. The solution provided was exactly what we needed and very straight-forward to integrate into our systems”.
How was the communication process working with our team?
“The SensoryCo team were excellent to work with. We very quickly developed a friendly and open relationship, which ensured a smooth project delivery.”
What challenges did SensoryCo face/overcome as a vendor to SEFtec?
“The implementation went very smoothly. Michael Mulqueeney (Director, SensoryCo) understood our requirement and delivered exactly what he promised.”
Do you and/or have any specific Saudia Academy feedback?
“The client was delighted with the added feature. Other clients are now showing interest in adding the same and one has even added it as a requirement to a tender they have issued.”