Tinguely similarly embedded mechanical and industrial components like springs and metal parts into sculptural assemblages, often encased or combined with synthetic materials to create works that blur the line between object and machine.

César worked extensively with compressed and accumulated industrial materials cast within resin and synthetic substances, sharing Arman's Nouveau Réalisme interest in transforming everyday manufactured objects into fine art sculpture.

Chamberlain assembled industrial metal components including coiled and twisted metal forms into sculptural works that share the same tactile density and celebration of manufactured materials found in this copper spring and resin piece.