Britain's iconic and secretive engineering companies reveal how they build the world's most amazing machines.
These clips are from the 大象传媒 series How to Build鈥
Suitable for: KS3 and KS4/GCSE in England and Wales, and Northern Ireland and National 4/5 and Higher in Scotland.
Engineering apprenticeships. video
Two engineering apprentices describe their work on a nuclear submarine at BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness and at a Rolls Royce factory in Derby.
Why CAD/CAM is an essential design tool. video
Find out why the Royal Navy use CAD/CAM to simulate design
Why is testing essential in design and build? video
A look at the process for testing the weapons system on a new submarine and an introduction to the vital role of testing and analysis.
How does planning help the production process? video
Rolls Royce use 'just in time' production planning for the Trent 700 jet engine.
How smart materials are used in renewable energy solutions. video
This video looks at an organisation, Qinetiq, develops stealth materials to help military aircraft avoid detection on enemy radars.
How robots are used in risky situations
How robots can be used in work
How car designers are inspired. video
An insight into design inspiration that has influenced the production of a sports car.
How satellites survive in space. video
A thermal architect explains how satellites are designed.
Building a supercar. video
Formula One team McLaren show us the production floor of their supercar, the MP4-12C.
How satellites are tested. video
Find out how a satellite is tested in order to survive in space for 15 years.
How to assemble the wing of the world's largest airliner. video
A short guide to the manufacturing process involved in making the wing of the A380.
How to test a Superjumbo wing. video
The Superjumbo wing must flex and twist and undergo stresses and movement in flight.
Where next?
Explain This... KS3 Design and Technology. collection
A series of short films that offer concise explanations of finishing plastics, metals and wood as well as demonstrating methods on laser cutting and line bending.
Bitesize
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Newsround
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