Made in A Day
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.
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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.
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 logistics come together to bring their famous Les Paul electric guitar to the world's stage.
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 single engine chopper on the planet.
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.
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.
OneWeb Satellites reveals how space vehicle designers, manufacturing engineers and robotics combine to build and launch web satellites into space.
With rocket launches in global demand, this is the story of ULA’s rocket production at the forefront of America’s ambitions.
Gate Gourmet, the world’s largest airline caterer, reveals how its chefs make thousands of meals every day for passengers flying from LAX.