How Do They Do It?Season 52008 · 20 episodesEpisodes1Panama Canal, Waste DisposalLearning how large ships make their way through the Panama Canal; technology assists in waste management.2World's Strongest Knife, Diamonds, BricksThe world's strongest knives; growing diamonds in a laboratory; producing enough bricks to build the modern world.3Electricity, Floating CraneThe science behind electricity; the world's largest floating cranes.4Drinking Water, Television Screens, Family CarsProviding fresh drinking water in the desert; LED television screens; Ferrari sports cars.5Overnight Parcel Delivery, Coal MiningDiscover how packages are shipped worldwide in less than 24 hours; mining enough coal to feed the world's power stations.6Tetra Pak, Pre-Fab Houses, AmbulancesManufacturing drink cartons; prefabricated homes; mobile intensive-care vehicles.7Weather Forcasting, HovercraftsHow meteorologists forecast the weather; the Swedish armed forces use hovercrafts to carry troops and equipment over many types of surfaces.8Freeways, Minting CoinsConstructing freeways to handle a quarter of a million cars each day; minting coins.9Container Ships, Peterbilt TrucksLarge cargo ships transport goods around the world; Peterbilt makes large, custom built trucks.10Windshield Wipers, Space Shuttle, BinocularsThe rockets that launch the space shuttle; binocular lenses; windshield wiper blades.11Transporting Oil Rigs, Electric RazorsTransporting oil rigs long distances; making electric shavers.12Halogen Light Bulbs, Mufflers, LocksManufacturing halogen light bulbs; car mufflers; creating unique lock and key sets.13Airbus, ChainsawsHow the latest generation of passenger aircraft are assembled; a lightweight chainsaw can have more muscle and a sharper bite than a great white shark.14Hydroelectric Dam, Silicon ChipsGenerating power from hydroelectric dams; manufacturing powerful computer microchips.15Refine Crude Oil, Swiss Army KnifeHow gasoline is delivered to the pumps; the making of Swiss Army knives.16Carpets, LEGOThe making of wool carpeting and LEGO children's toys.17High-Speed Trains, Ballpoint PensThe technology behind high-speed trains; manufacturing ballpoint pens.18Mirrors, 2D and 3D Vehicle WrappingThe secrets behind the manufacturing of mirrors; creating a two-dimensional design for a 3-D car.19Durable Jeans, Perfect Wine GlassesManufacturing durable jeans; creating the perfect wine glass.20Aluminium Foil, GPS SystemsTurning sand into aluminum foil; how a GPS (global positioning system) guides people to a specific destination.Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9Season 10Season 11Season 12Season 13Season 14Season 15Season 16Season 17
