S01E01 Electric Cars
Tesla reveal how high-tech automation, done by an army of robots, together with teams of skilled employees and global logistics come together to build the Model 3 electric car.
Made in A Day
S01E05: Sneakers
In the series exploring cutting-edge manufacturing in America, the new balance flagship factory in Lawrence, Massachusetts is featured. They are one of the few big brand sneaker companies still making their shoes in America. A combination of high-tech machinery, hand crafting skills and global logistics come together to make and distribute their best-selling sneaker and bring it to the world.
Overview
The last decade has seen a revolution in manufacturing. A just in time economy means the products we love are being made on a massive scale in record time. While lightening logistics mean global trade and distribution happens faster than ever. This is the story of how some of today's biggest brands, from Tesla Cars to Gibson Guitars, from Tabasco Sauce to Space Rockets, are made in America.
Episodes
S01E02 Electric Guitars
In the series exploring cutting-edge manufacturing in an inter-connected world, Gibson Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee, spill the beans on how they make their iconic instruments. A combination of high-tech machinery, hand crafting skills and global...
S01E03 Helicopters
Helicopters are the machines at the frontlines of every, major emergency and there are 30,000 civilian ones in the world today. In this episode we see how Airbus make the H-125 - the most popular...
S01E04 Fire Trucks
At the heart of every community, is a firehouse; at the heart of that firehouse are the firefighters who put their lives on the line 24/7. The warhorse that carries them in to battle is...
S01E05 Sneakers
In the series exploring cutting-edge manufacturing in America, the new balance flagship factory in Lawrence, Massachusetts is featured. They are one of the few big brand sneaker companies still making their shoes in America. A...
S01E06 Whiskey
America's most famous liquor started with humble beginnings, 150 years ago, in Lynchburg, Tennessee . This same distillery now makes over 120 million bottles a year of one of the world's most beloved brews. From...
S01E07 Tractors
Tractor giant John Deere lifts the lid on how it combines heavy industry with cutting-edge tech to build huge tractors designed to feed the world.
S01E08 SUVs
Off-road car giant Jeep reveals how it harnesses manpower and tech to build and ship thousands of the brand’s best-selling Wranglers every single day.
S01E09 Satellites
OneWeb Satellites reveals how space vehicle designers, manufacturing engineers and robotics combine to build and launch web satellites into space.
S01E10 Space Rockets
With rocket launches in global demand, this is the story of ULA’s rocket production at the forefront of America’s ambitions.
S01E11 Airplane Meals
Gate Gourmet, the world’s largest airline caterer, reveals how its chefs make thousands of meals every day for passengers flying from LAX.
S01E12 Hot Sauce
This is the story of how the world’s number one hot sauce, Tabasco, is made on a massive scale with chili peppers flown in from all over the globe.
