As simple as it is successful, LEGO is without doubt one of the most popular toys of all time. This eye-opening trip to the companys high-tech factory reveals how robots and tricky test markets are behind the companys ever-popular police station set. The name LEGO is an abbreviation of the two Danish words "leg godt", meaning "play well". It’s our name and it’s our ideal. The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen. The Company has passed from father to son and is now owned by Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, a grandchild of the founder. It has come a long way over the past almost 80 years - from a small carpenter’s workshop to a modern, global enterprise that is now, in terms of sales, the world’s fourth-largest manufacturer of toys.

As simple as it is successful, LEGO is without doubt one of the most popular toys of all time. This eye-opening trip to the companys high-tech factory reveals how robots and tricky test markets are behind the companys ever-popular police station set. The name LEGO is an abbreviation of the two Danish words "leg godt", meaning "play well". It’s our name and it’s our ideal. The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen. The Company has passed from father to son and is now owned by Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, a grandchild of the founder. It has come a long way over the past almost 80 years - from a small carpenter’s workshop to a modern, global enterprise that is now, in terms of sales, the world’s fourth-largest manufacturer of toys.

Eurofighter is werelds best gebouwde multi-gevechtsvliegtuig. Met snelheden boven 2000 kilometer per uur, heeft het apparaat submenselijke Gkrachten en is het gemaakt om te doden. Het vliegtuig wordt stuk voor stuk in elkaar gezet in drie verschillende fabrieken, verdeeld over drie verschillende landen. Hoe zet het leger van ingenieurs de Typhoon in elkaar?

Eurofighter is werelds best gebouwde multi-gevechtsvliegtuig. Met snelheden boven 2000 kilometer per uur, heeft het apparaat submenselijke Gkrachten en is het gemaakt om te doden. Het vliegtuig wordt stuk voor stuk in elkaar gezet in drie verschillende fabrieken, verdeeld over drie verschillende landen. Hoe zet het leger van ingenieurs de Typhoon in elkaar?

The 45-minute documentary shows how Heineken beer is brewed in the Dutch cities of Zoeterwoude and Den Bosch following an almost 150-year old recipe. The National Geographic filmmakers follow the various steps of the brewing process; selecting the right barley and hops, using top-quality water, malting, brewing, fermenting, lagering, and of course packaging the beer in the iconic green Heineken bottles. In addition to the brewing process, the documentary provides great insights in the many other aspects that make Heineken the leader in the international premium beer segment. Topics such as the rich history and tradition of the company and the marketing of the Heineken brand around the world. The film pays special attention to how the company has incorporated sustainability in all of its business processes, most notably in the efficient use of water and energy. Above all, the documentary shows the great expertise and passion of the Heineken employees; from the brew master to the sponsoring manager, from the water technologist to the bar tender and from the stable master to the Chairman of the Executive Board, it’s clear that everyone has green Heineken blood running through its veins.

Only a privileged few ever get behind the wheel of the slick, sexy Koenigsegg and, similarly, only a privileged few play a role in its lovingly hand-built construction. Enter their artistic Swedish factory. Discover how each powerful Koenigsegg car is lovingly hand-built, in a Swedish factory that looks more like an art studio than a car production plant.
The basic concept of the Koenigsegg is simple: a road car body that incorporates a Formula One racing car chassis. Koenigseggs are among the most exclusive super cars in the world with unparalled levels of performance. The combination of uncompromising quality in both finish and function and the use of space age materials make these super cars among the very best in automotive history. Koenigseggs are built to excel on the road or racetrack, yet are still highly comfortable for long distance travelling.

The Apache is perhaps the most lethal attack helicopter in the world. Pass through the security protocols at the Boeing plant in Mesa, Arizona, to see how this battle tank of the air is built. How it is engineered to be a stealth fighter, flying low over the battlefield, resistant to heavy groundfire. Built to take multiple hits yet bring its pilots home. How it is engineered to hide its tracks as it steals through the skies, to evade enemy radar and heat-seeking missiles. How it sports some of the most sophisticated military technology on the planet. Workers at the Boeing plant, and the men who actually fight the battles and return home in the Apache, reveal the secrets of this deadly fighting machine.

Only a privileged few ever get behind the wheel of the slick, sexy Koenigsegg and, similarly, only a privileged few play a role in its lovingly hand-built construction. Enter their artistic Swedish factory. Discover how each powerful Koenigsegg car is lovingly hand-built, in a Swedish factory that looks more like an art studio than a car production plant.

The Apache is perhaps the most lethal attack helicopter in the world. Pass through the security protocols at the Boeing plant in Mesa, Arizona, to see how this battle tank of the air is built. How it is engineered to be a stealth fighter, flying low over the battlefield, resistant to heavy groundfire. Built to take multiple hits yet bring its pilots home. How it is engineered to hide its tracks as it steals through the skies, to evade enemy radar and heat-seeking missiles. How it sports some of the most sophisticated military technology on the planet. Workers at the Boeing plant, and the men who actually fight the battles and return home in the Apache, reveal the secrets of this deadly fighting machine.

For the first time on television, Aston Martin’s most advanced production car, the One-77 will be showcased on National Geographic’s popular Megafactories series. Following un-paralleled access to Aston Martin the hour-long programme charts the intense One-77 development programme throughout the three years it has taken from the cars conception in October 2007 to the build of the first production One-77 in October 2010. Filmed in high definition the show illustrates how Aston Martin remains at the forefront of contemporary manufacturing, embodying design and engineering excellence, and a brand with a truly special heritage. In never seen-before footage of the exclusive facility where up to 77 examples of the One-77 will be hand-crafted, Megafactories details the highly skilled manufacturing process fusing modern technology with traditional hand-craftsmanship and painstaking attention to detail culminating in over 2,700 man-hours to complete the ultimate Aston Martin by a dedicated team of 27 technicians.

Its a truly European obsession: the quest to combine the power and precision that is intrinsically linked to high-performance vehicles with the style and elegance synonymous with luxury car makers. Visiting four renowned car manufacturers, we are privy to a world where every inch of the car is lovingly crafted and exhaustively tested to produce an end result that is without peer. Enter these state-of-the-art factories and see what it takes to make a Euro luxury car.

The episode in question was recorded entirely at Ducati’s headquarters in Bologna and surrounding areas. Interviews with all key personnel involved in the Multistrada project, from Ducati President and CEO, Gabriele Del Torchio, to his team of designers, engineers, technicians and line workers, provide an insight to the Multistrada story. Also, a detailed view behind the scenes of the planning, design and engineering process of the famous factory in Bologna, is also provided.

Creating a complex object can often be complex and time consuming, but it need not necessarily be so. In this lesson we will use the program Modo 401?s and its comprehensive suite of tools for creating an exact model car Bugatti Veron.Creating complex hard-surface objects using subdivision surfaces (SDS) can often be a tricky and time-consuming ordeal, although this does not necessarily have to be the case. In this intermediate to advanced level tutorial, well be using Modo 401?s feature-rich toolset to accurately model the Car Bugatti Veyron.

IKEA began in Smaland, Sweden. In 1943, at the age of 17, Ingvar Kamprad sold matchboxes, pens and small furniture. He named the company “IKEA” an acronym for his first and last name and the farm and village where he spent his childhood. He made deliveries with his bicycle and later joined forces with the local milk truck. His efficient approach kept prices affordable. Over 500 million customers visit an IKEA each year, making it the world’s largest furniture provider. IKEA has almost 300 stores in 36 countries and 42 distribution centres in 18 countries and over 1000 suppliers. It takes five factories across Europe to manufacture Ikea’s 10,000 item product line. Ikea delivers over 250 million cubic metres of products each year. Zbaszynek, Poland is home to the company’s largest wood production plant. Associates create 30 million tables, desks and wardrobes each year. In nearby, Nowe Skalmierzyce, COM 40, an Ikea Supplier, builds 3,000 upholstered pieces of furniture daily, including 900 Ektorp sofas. Ikea has sold over 40 million Billy Bookcases in the last three decades. Every week, Ikea’s automated manufacturing line creates 130,000 Billy bookshelves. Robots produce 10,000 bookcases daily.

Megafactories: BMW X3
Its the SUV with the spirit of a sports car, but why did BMW move production of the second generation X3 from Europe to South Carolina? Find out and explore the firms factory floor.

Megafactories: Lotus Evora
Norfolk isnt an obvious choice for a megafactory, but the rural county has been home to Lotus since 1966. Join CEO Dany Bahar as he unveils plans for their latest super car: the Evora.

Megafactories: Williams F1
New Megafactories is back with brand new episodes, to lift the lid on some of the most forward-thinking supercar production plants on the planet.
Automobile engineering reaches its peak in the high-tech, high-spec world of Formula 1. With unprecedented access to Williams F1s futuristic development factory, see the ins and outs of Williams FW33 F1 Car.

A behind-the-scenes look at Guinnesss Dublin factory, learning about a process that involves harvesting, roasting and brewing to produce one of Irelands favourite exports., also we explore how Guinnesss Dublin factory prepares for the busiest months in Irish beer.

The Bugatti Veyron is a "super" super car. Part automobile and part airplane, this modern engineering masterpiece of automotive art flies down the road at nearly one third the speed of sound.

And with a base price of $1,750,000, it is the most expensive production car in the world. Designed with materials and construction techniques normally found in the aerospace industry, this remarkable engineering achievement is one of the fastest street-legal cars ever built. Now, NGC takes an insider look at the Bugatti factory to see how this modern engineering masterpiece is built.