How It's Made S28E11 · Abalone Collagen, Digital-to-Analog Converters, Embosssed Wood Mouldings, Plier Staplers

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Material from farmed abalone is cleaned and processed to extract collagen for cosmetic and other specialized products. Electronic components are mounted and tested in digital-to-analog converters; wooden strips are shaped and pressed with repeating decorative patterns to produce embossed mouldings; and stamped metal levers, magazines and springs are assembled into plier staplers.

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