From the first fizzy drinks in the 1800s to today’s mind-blowing bottling plants, soda has gone from local novelty to global manufacturing marvel. In this episode of The High Level Podcast, we dive deep into the engineering and science that make it possible for Coke and Pepsi to produce billions of bottles and cans every year.We’ll explore:The early days of soft drinks and how American pop culture put soda on the map 🎬How PET bottles and aluminum cans are made at insane speeds ⚙️The high-tech filling lines and robotic capping/labeling systems that run 24/7The critical pinch points in production — and how much a few minutes of downtime can cost 💸The water footprint, yields, and defect rates behind your favorite drinks 💧If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to get that ice-cold Coke or Pepsi into your hand, this episode reveals the billion-dollar ballet of supply chains, automation, and precision engineering that makes it happen.🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into the engineering and science that power the world around us.
