How It's Made (2001)

Metal housings, motors and hammer mechanisms are assembled into pneumatic impact wrenches, mineral-filled resin is molded and polished into…

Hydraulic pumps and hardened metal tools are assembled into emergency rescue equipment, plastic foliage is attached to metal frames to make…

Calibrated sensing components are enclosed in thermometers, springs and weighing mechanisms are installed in produce scales, aircraft surfa…

Precisely machined passages, valves and floats are assembled into carburetors, compressors and heat-exchange components are installed in ai…

Steel blanks are forged, machined and plated into combination wrenches, prepared meats are seasoned, cooked and sliced for delicatessen sal…

Layers of carbon fibre are molded and cured into lightweight automotive components, heating elements and blowers are installed in electric…

Metal blanks are stamped, plated and finished into police badges, measured batter is deposited and baked into muffins, automated spraying a…

Electronic coils and control circuits are assembled into metal detectors, fermented sugar-cane products are distilled and aged into rum, co…

Engines, cutting decks and controls are assembled into riding lawn mowers, heated kernels expand into popcorn, powered frames and articulat…

Curved aluminum panels and fitted interiors are assembled into Airstream travel trailers, horseradish roots are cleaned, ground and prepare…

Hardened steel shafts are shaped and fitted with handles to make screwdrivers, diesel engines and hydraulic systems are assembled into comp…

Linked steps, drive chains and safety systems are assembled into escalators, layers of Kevlar fabric and resin are molded into lightweight…

Precision-machined parts are assembled into motorcycle engines, powdered glass enamel is applied and fused into decorative sculptures, plan…