Virtual Curling Stone Collisions Lab

Curling enthusiasts, have you met Synthetic ice yet? This innovative solution is revolutionizing the way we enjoy this historic winter sport! Traditionally played on rinks of natural ice, curling can be a challenge to maintain, especially with unpredictable weather. Enter synthetic ice! Companies like KwikRink are leading the charge, offer

Synthetic ice has become a popular alternative to traditional ice rinks, offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution that addresses high maintenance costs and ecological concerns. Constructed from high-density polyethylene, synthetic ice provides a distinct skating experience, primarily due to increased friction that ca

Synthetic ice is emerging as a sustainable solution for the ice rink industry amidst growing concerns about climate change and environmental degradation. Traditional outdoor rinks are facing challenges due to rising temperatures, which have already resulted in a loss of skating days over the past decades. Synthetic ice panels, made from hi

Australia's first Olympic curling team made history at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, showcasing an impressive performance despite the challenges of not having dedicated facilities back home. Curling, one of the oldest team sports dating back to 16th-century Scotland, involves sliding heavy granite stones across a specially prepared ice surface towards a target known as the button. The science behind curling is intricate and still not fully understood, especially the mechanics that allo