Industry age - Progression loop

Progression in Minecraft is a long time discussed topic which some mods have already had a stab at this such as the old school "Tekkit" and even more recently with the add on "Advanced machines" . 

Bringing more automation into the game however to create large scale factories with refiners, crafters, adding power, pumping oil, mining machines/ tools would add a significant step forward for player progression. 

I think it could go a long way to help flesh out the mid to very late game between the iron age and beyond Diamond. Leaving for some mega machines/ power options only available for end game resources. 

We already have redstone, so it would be great to see it harness more power to create an industrial age! As well as some opportunities for chaos if it all goes wrong.