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Orbital combines a time series model, a physics-based model, and a language model to analyze sensor readings, engineering documentation, and process physics in real time — addressing the problem that facilities currently use less than 8% of available data. The model can flag anomalies, identify root causes, and simulate proposed fixes within minutes, compressing investigations that previously took days or weeks. The startup claims double-digit millions in ARR within 18 months of leaving stealth, with customers including large publicly listed energy companies and partners such as KBR and Wipro. Applied Computing plans to use the funding to expand internationally, hire researchers and engineers, and grow its presence in the U.S. and Middle East. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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