Archive for the ‘How it’s made’ Category
Escher’s Waterfall Video Illusion – An Explanation?

Two weeks ago we covered YouTuber mcwolles‘ remarkable full-motion illusion appearing to show M.C. Escher’s impossible Waterfall in real-time operation. Those of you hungry for an explanation may be interested in this diagram from Boing Boing reader David Goldman, who thinks the video was shot using forced perspective, with a model as illustrated, in two cuts spliced together at the 0:45 mark.
How (fancy) mattresses are made
Cool Hunting went inside the Hästens mattress production facility in Sweden to take a fascinating look at how horse hair, metal springs, and wool are combined to make "the best bed in the world."
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A look inside an aircraft repair plant


Folks really liked Russian microwave factory, so here's another - A look inside an aircraft repair plant....
Take a stroll around the shops of Vnukovo aircraft repair plant – the center of technical service and repair of civil aircrafts of domestic and foreign manufacture.Read the Full Story » | More on MAKE » | Comments » | Read more articles in How it's made | Digg this!
How microwave ovens are made… In Russia


How microwave ovens are made... In Russia -
Soviet brand “Horizon” used to make TV-sets, but afterwards it began producing irons, fans, vacuum cleaners and air conditioners. The same factory situated in Belarus, but under another brand, produces microwave ovens. So, today we will show you how microwave ovens are produced.
How offset printing ink is made
How ink is made! Go inside the Printing Ink Company to find out how its done. [via Core77]









