内容摘要：that beat Wall Street expectations at $44.06 billion, which makes for a 69% year-over-year increase.

that beat Wall Street expectations at $44.06 billion, which makes for a 69% year-over-year increase.

lower maintenance costs by 28%, and provide an additional layer of worker safety.Supply chain operations benefit significantly from AI’s ability to analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data in real time. Applications include:

In sectors like surface preparation, where abrasive materials must be restocked with high precision to match job-specific needs, AI can help forecast usage patterns and automate reorder points to improve material availability and reduce waste.AI applications drive physical actions through robotics, optimize workflow with intelligent decision-making, and help manufacturers better manage materials, energy, and labor.In the manufacturing process itself, AI-enabled robotic algorithms in abrasive blasting can dynamically adjust nozzle angles, standoff distances, and traverse speeds based on surface geometry and material condition. The result is more uniform surface finishes and minimized abrasive use—two critical factors for quality and cost efficiency in aerospace, automotive, and heavy equipment maintenance industries.

Key productivity benefits of AI in manufacturing include:AI supports continuous improvement in manufacturing by identifying inefficiencies and recommending or executing process changes. Machine learning models trained on historical production data can pinpoint bottlenecks, predict quality deviations, and suggest optimal parameter settings.

Consider a high-throughput line where abrasive blasting is one of several value-added steps. AI can optimize upstream and downstream processes to synchronize with blasting throughput, ensuring balanced workloads and minimal idle time. It can also correlate variables such as abrasive type, pressure, and humidity to final finish quality, recommending adjustments to maximize yield.

Techniques used include:Roblox is one of the world's most popular online gaming sites. Its platform allows users to build "experiences" such as games, events and virtual worlds that they visit with character avatars.

Roblox did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.(Reporting by Devika Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)

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