Over the last decade, the way we relate to our world has changed. Ubiquitous internet and smart devices have ensured that we’re connected all the time. The change was almost imperceptible at first. But surely enough, in 2020 there are few aspects of our lives that aren’t connected. We order food with our smartphones, catch up with our friends and family on social media, and download apps for almost everything. Until recently, however, this was not the case in manufacturing. Workers could use a satellite connected GPS or a map app to navigate to work. But when they got to the plant, they’d collect data on a whiteboard. Or go about complex assemblies with paper work instructions.

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