How It's Made

2001•10 series

Available on Disc.Science

A look behind the scenes at how everyday things are manufactured. Typically each episode includes three to four products featured, with a mix consisting of common items such as jeans, aluminium foil and cereal, and less predictable ones like wax figurines, braille typewriters and pinball machines.

Episode 1Leather Basketballs; Flood Gates; Shoelaces

More everyday items go under the microscope. What are the production processes behind common objects including wood panel canvases and shoelaces? S25, Ep14

Episode 8Glass Sculptures, Inductors

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including racing pulley systems and medicine balls made?

Episode 9Fish Rubbings, Clay Shooting Machines

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including almonds and high-end motorcycles made? S25, Ep22

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