Like many technologies we use and love today, the see-through display was first built for soldiers and pilots in mission critical applications. Combined with advances in mobile connectivity and computing, the heads-up display technology is now found in industrial smart glasses to empower the hands-on worker. As the economy of scale continues to improve, AR glasses will also become more viable for everyday consumer needs. This presentation tells the story of this development from the perspective of a company that has followed that exact path.