The progress of industrial revolutions rarely follows a neat, linear path. Instead, we typically see periodic spikes of innovation, prompted by some external factor, followed by the introduction of standardised manufacturing processes yielding greater productivity and efficiency, and leading to a step change in industry norms.
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