Turbochargers and Enchiladas (S9E13A/B (Jun 24, 2011))
Length: 10:17
Description: Discover how turbochargers are manufactured and how enchiladas are prepared and packaged!
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
How It's Made - SUVs and Laminated Wood Beams
SUVs and Laminated Wood Beams (S9E12B/A (Jun 17, 2011))
Length: 10:18
Description: You may have driven one today, and where you work may be constructed using them! See for yourself how sport utility vehicles and laminated wood beams are crafted and produced.
Friday, January 3, 2025
How It's Made - Underwater Robots and Band Saws
Underwater Robots and Band Saws (S9E11A/C (Jun 10, 2011))
Length: 10:17
Description: Discover how underwater robots and band saws are created!
Monday, December 30, 2024
How It's Made - Instant Film and Heather Gems
Instant Film and Heather Gems (S9E10B/A (Jun 3, 2011))
Length: 10:17
Description: Discover the process behind instant film production and how heather gems are made.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
How It's Made - Custom Steering Wheels and Apple Pies
Custom Steering Wheels and Apple Pies (S9E8A/C (May 20, 2011))
Length: 10:17
Description: Explore how custom steering wheels are crafted and how apple pies are mass-produced.
Monday, December 16, 2024
How It's Made - Cocoa Beans and Bulk Chocolate
Cocoa Beans and Bulk Chocolate (S9E7C/D (May 13, 2011))
Length: 10:00
Description: Explore how cocoa beans are cultivated and how bulk chocolate is produced.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
How It's Made - The Design of Class and Championship Rings
Length: 9:41
Description: A ring celebrating a special achievement makes a cherished lifelong keepsake, whether it's a class ring to commemorate graduation, or a championship ring for the players on a winning sports team. As the years go by, the special jewelry keeps the memory close at hand.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
How It's Made - Piñatas and Garbage Trucks
Discover How Piñatas and Garbage Trucks Are Made (S9E5B/C (Apr 29, 2011))
Length: 9:22
Description: From popular cartoon characters, to glittery shapes, today's piñatas are big hits at parties. Discover the traditional, and modern way to make them.
Garbage trucks have different approaches to handling garbage. Some are entirely mechanized. The garbage truck has come a long way since it hit the street in 1952.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
How It's Made - Candles and Hand-Forged Hammers
How Candles and Hand-Forged Hammers Are Made (S16E7D/A (Feb 22, 2019))
Length: 10:12
Description: Set the mood and take an inside look at the manufacturing of a commonplace item, candles! Candles offer a breath of applications and were once even used to measure time. Then, venture to the workshop of a master blacksmith who painstakingly forges the perfect hammer.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
How It's Made - Luxury Chocolates and Lipstick
How Luxury Chocolates and Lipstick Are Made (S6E16D (Dec 19, 2008) | S11E17B (Oct 31, 2013))
Length: 10:14
Description: Gear up for Valentine's Day with a look inside the production of a luxury box of chocolates, and lipstick! Did you know: Cleopatra used crushed ants and beetles to redden her lips?
Monday, February 5, 2024
How It's Made - Dog Sleds and Athletic Shoes
How Dog Sleds and Athletic Shoes Are Made (S8E11C/D (Jun 4, 2010))
Length: 10:17
Description: For centuries, dog-driven sleds acted as vital modes of transportation in arctic landscapes. Today dog sledding is most popular as a sport, and behind every dog sledding team is a meticulously hand-crafted sled.
Watch #PuppyBowl on Sunday, Feb 11 at 2p ET on Animal Planet for more doggy goodness!
Athletic shoes gained widespread popularity in the beginning of the twentieth century following the development of treaded rubber soles. The new shoes were lightweight and quiet, earning them the nickname "sneakers." Take a look at the manufacturing process of one of today's most common wardrobe staples: the humble sneaker.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
How It's Made - Table Tennis Tables and Plastic Model Kits
Discover How Ping Pong Tables and Plastic Model Kits Are Made (S16E6A/B (Feb 21, 2019))
Length: 9:53
Description: Table tennis is more commonly known as ping-pong. Folding table tennis tables are popular in homes, because they can be closed up and rolled out of the way. These tables can also be folded down on just one side, allowing for solo play.
Plastic model kits were developed before WWII, when people became interested in seeing machines in small-scale replication. Today, plastic model kits continue to offer building opportunities to hobbyists, who love the challenge of putting little pieces together.
Monday, January 15, 2024
How It's Made - Orthodontic Retainers and Orange Juice
Discover How Retainers Are Made and How Orange Juice is Processed (S16E5A/B (Feb 15, 2019))
Length: 9:53
Description: Orthodontic retainers are used after tooth braces to avoid any shifting. Orthodontists advise wearing a retainer for a year after braces are removed, and each is custom-made to fit the patient's mouth.
No one knows who came up with the idea of squeezing oranges to make orange juice, but today, many people start their day with a glass of OJ. Take a look at the journey from tree to breakfast!
Friday, January 5, 2024
How It's Made - Squeeze Chutes and Composite Boat Propellers
How Squeeze Chutes and Composite Boat Propellers Are Made (S16E4C/D (Feb 14, 2019))
Length: 10:21
Description: Squeeze chutes are livestock handling equipment that are designed to safely restrain and handle farm animals. Watch an in-depth look at how engineers and fabricators design and manufacture these chutes, combining sturdy metal frames with advanced hydraulic systems to create a highly effective and efficient product. Boat propellers are designed to provide maximum thrust and speed while reducing noise and vibrations. See how engineers use advanced computer modeling software to design these propellers, followed by a series of steps involving precision machining, sanding, and polishing.
Monday, December 25, 2023
How It's Made - How Dry Erase Boards Are Made
How Dry Erase Boards Are Made (S16E3B (Feb 8, 2019))
Length: 9:57
Description: The nonporous surface of a dry erase board combined with the dry erase ink of the markers is why you're about to wipe the board clean. White, green or black - dry erase boards can be made in several colors. White boards are typically preferred in classrooms because they can double as a projection board.
Monday, December 18, 2023
How It's Made - Leather Bags
How Leather Bags Are Made (S16E2A (Feb 7, 2019))
Length: 10:16
Description: Not all leather bags are created equally. Some are made to withstand water, which is a plus when creating overnight bags. A variety of other elements are added during the construction to help keep the leather from losing its shape overtime.
Monday, December 11, 2023
How It's Made - Bamboo Steamers
How Bamboo Steamers Are Made (S15E19A (Jan 4, 2019))
Length: 10:04
Description: Steamers used to be made out of clay pots with perforated floors. Now we use a wide range of metal and plastic inventions. The traditional bamboo steamers have been perfected over the decades and require a lot of artisanal skill.
Monday, December 4, 2023
How It's Made - Leaf & Debris Vacuums
Leaf & Debris Vacuums (S15E20B (Jan 10, 2019))
Length: 10:18
Description: Leaf and debris vacuums make fall cleanup easier. The machine helps cut down on time raking and is made up of over 100 parts. Some even breakdown leaves into smaller pieces that can be used as compost.