How It's Made (2001)

Precision lenses and prisms are aligned inside binoculars, metal wire is coated with pyrotechnic material to make sparklers, liquid rubber…

Detailed molds and painted components are used to create anatomical teaching models, mechanical and electronic systems are assembled into j…

Graphite cores are enclosed in shaped wooden slats to make pencils, discarded ferrous and non-ferrous metals are sorted and processed for r…

Lightweight materials are shaped and balanced into competition javelins, carved wooden cases and mechanical movements are assembled into cu…

Specialized glass formulations are heated and molded into durable technical components, drums, pumps and electronic controls are assembled…

Precision film-transport and optical components are assembled into motion-picture cameras, heated glass is blown, silvered and decorated in…

Sound-sensitive elements and electronic components are enclosed in microphones, heated acrylic shells and plumbing systems are assembled in…

Classic vehicles are rebuilt with customized bodies and high-performance components to create hot rods, emptied eggshells are intricately d…

Reeds, keyboards, buttons and bellows are assembled into accordions, pineapples are cultivated, tested for ripeness and harvested, and meta…

Massive cast and machined components are assembled into industrial flow-control valves, sardines are cleaned and sealed in cans, pressure-s…

Heating elements and electronic controls are incorporated into skate-blade assemblies, lightweight composite sections are molded into glide…

Electromagnetic coils and electronic controls are installed beneath glass induction cooktops, heavy platforms and load cells are assembled…

Selected leather is cut, stitched and shaped into baseball gloves, conductive materials and adhesive backings are assembled into disposable…