May 1, 2025 – Wabash, In, and Harrisburg, PA – TeamAI and 10X Engineered Materials are announcing the launch of Spark.DT, an AI-powered knowledge delivery tool designed specifically for technical guidance and support in the abrasive blasting industry. Developed over nine months through close collaboration, Spark.DT combines the expertise of 10X Engineered Materials engineers in abrasives technology with TeamAI’s deep capabilities in artificial intelligence.
The result is a first-of-a-kind, highly specialized AI assistant that can deliver practical, on-demand, and nuanced guidance to blasters from questions posed in plain language. Spark.DT is specifically trained to provide:
- Comprehensive technical support,
- Guidance on equipment and abrasive selection,
- Recommendations for improved operational efficiency and profitability,
- Instruction on personal safety and environmental performance,
- Information concerning application-specific best practices,
- Many other context-aware suggestions tailored to the expressed needs of a user.
“Our mission as a company is to make living safer, easier, and better for our customers and the blasting industry through breakthrough innovation and knowledge delivery,” said Jacob Vaillancourt, CMO of 10X Engineered Materials. “Spark.DT charts a new path forward for our industry with a new resource that is available 24/7 for blasters worldwide.”
“This collaboration demonstrates how a focused AI solution can help solve real-world challenges in a specialized field,” added Chris Varner, Lead for AI & Transformative Tech at TeamAI. “Spark.DT demonstrates how industry-specific tools can improve the way technical support and industry specific knowledge is delivered to our customers.”
Beginning May 6, 2025, Spark.DT will be available to all users via the 10X Engineered Materials website. Registration is free and open to anyone seeking assistance with abrasive blasting by creating their own account on 10XEM.com.
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About 10X Engineered Materials
A leader in manufacturing safe, high-performance, and low carbon-footprint abrasive solutions, 10X Engineered Materials is committed to advancing the field of surface preparation through innovative, scientifically backed products.
About TeamAI
TeamAI is a technology firm specializing in the development of intelligent, context-aware AI tools tailored to industry-specific needs.
10X Engineered Materials Press Contact
Jacob Vaillancourt
401-924-4715
TeamAI Press Contact
Justin Drumm
717-998-0459