And the micro-controllers operating sensors, using chemistry. The chemistry being better controlled by using new materials. The materials being better researched, using high-precision optics. The optics being more precise, using modern physics. Just a random walk around technologies.
Yes, computing technology has played a major role in helping us communicate our advances and better model the next iteration. However, it's myopic to regard it as the sole driver.
None of that would be possible without Micro-controllers, programmers, or PC's to run their compilers/ladder logic programs on.