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中金研究 2023年初ChatGPT凭借其强大的文字生成能力风靡全球。从构建以GPU为代表的数字基础设施到B端软件、C端应用嵌入各类AI模块，生成式AI快速渗 透至各行业。本篇报告我们将 梳理海外重点AI应用进展、分析AI应用渗透速度、展望未来AI发展的重点趋势 。 点击小程序查看报告原文 AI嵌入多维场景，解锁全栈生态。 AI与前中后端各细分场景相融合，深挖用户需求并提质增效。分场景看， 办公领域 多聚焦知识库构建与日常文档撰 写； 编程方向 助力程序员自动补全代码，未来趋势向异步任务+同步实时辅助演进； 客户关系管理 领域整合历史数据并挖掘潜在用户； 广告 赛道赋能 自动化投放与素材制作。我们观察到，1）AI渗透至各垂类赛道时，用户需要训练或自建契合需求的应用及Agentic AI，因此多Agent构建与定制化Agent将 成为趋势；2）高质量场景数据释放高价值，用户自建小模型或Agent需要有效可用的数据作为底座，企业数据整合、治理、分析等重要性凸显；3）依托 AI能力提升"东西向"工作流份额是大型软件厂商目标之一，AI差异化能力与用户选择的侧重点是致胜关键。 AI应用持续渗透需突破哪些瓶颈？ 根据ID ...

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右：孙力泳教授 首都医科大学宣武医院 今年4月份，SLICE Next Frontiers脑卒中血管内治疗大会在法国蒙彼利埃举办，艾柯医疗携Lattice NEXT无头端密网首秀大会，与世界神经介 入同道共同探索血流导向技术未来前景；在会议现场，来自首都医科大学宣武医院的孙力泳教授与SLICE发起人Vincent Costalat教授就Lattice 治疗复杂动脉瘤应用展开了深度讨论。 左：Dr.Vincent COSTALAT Hopital Gui de Chauliac,CHU de Montpellier SLICE卒中研讨会每年在法国蒙彼利埃举办两次，分别为于10月份举办的SLICE Worldwide多学科交叉神经介入大会，以及于4月份举办的 SLICE Next Frontiers脑卒中血管内治疗大会。 Lattice NEXT展示 针对这一次入路迂曲复杂的海绵窦段动脉瘤病例，Vincent教授与现场国际专家团探讨了最佳治疗方案可行性。对于此类病例，难点在于：通 路建立困难，支架难以到位；即便到位，打开过程也容易发生扭结，手术难度很大。 关于SLICE SLICE汇聚世界各地卒中医疗界专业人士， ...

艾柯医疗在展会期间系统揭秘了其核心技术体系与临床实践成果，向全球提供了 "中国智慧" 的颅内动 脉瘤治疗方案。一直以来，艾柯医疗将科技创新视为核心竞争力，目前已有包括 Lattice、Lattice NEXT 在内的 9项产品获 NMPA 批准，申请专利 132 项，其中 73 项已获得授权。Lattice 血流导向密网支架也 被国家药监局评定为 "创新医疗（002173）器械产品"，并通过 "绿色通道" 快速获批上市。艾柯医疗于 2023 年获评国家高新技术企业，2024 年入选国家级专精特新"小巨人"名单，其创新研发能力和临床应 用效果屡获业界认可。 深度交流合作，共绘发展蓝图 展会期间，艾柯医疗与众多业内专家、学者及企业代表进行了深入交流，分享了在神经介入领域的最新 研究成果和技术进展。通过与各方的交流合作，艾柯医疗不断探索创新，致力于为全球脑血管病患者及 医生提供神经介入全套创新解决方案，推动医疗器械国产化的 "真创真用"，填补脑血管疾病领域未被 满足的临床需求。 作为中国面向全球科技创新交流合作的国家级平台，本届论坛以"新质生产力与全球科技合作"为主题， 深入探讨前沿科技和产业发展趋势，共议科技创新 ...

注：图为学术会现场 2025年5月17日，东方脑血管病会议2025（WLNC&OCIN 2025）暨上海市医学会脑卒中专科分会学术年 会开幕仪式在上海国际会议中心拉开帷幕！艾柯医疗的新一代"无头端"机械球囊密网支架系统Lattice NEXT全球首发会暨045密网护卫技术治疗复杂动脉瘤大师论坛隆重启幕。作为神经介入行业内的创新 开拓者，艾柯医疗再次突破自我，展示了从密网支架新设计到通路创新的全方位解决方案，与神经介入 术者共同探索神经介入治疗的未来范式。 论·延续精准，再创新高 开场致辞 上海长海医院许奕教授作为大会主席，在开场致辞中提到：Lattice作为一款国产密网，却在短时间内拥 有了一定的市场占有率，在国际学术场合获得了海外专家的赞叹，背后有其深刻原因，而创新是不可缺 失的音符；因持续不断地挖掘临床需求，艾柯医疗持续突破，在此刻隆重推出Lattice NEXT这一款革新 产品，延续密网精准之力，秉承术中安全之需，相信未来能为神经介入医师带来更多临床突破，向外远 眺，向内求索，为精准医疗贡献一份实力。 注：许奕，上海长海医院 听·创新之声，革故鼎新 开场演讲 首都医科大学宣武医院何川教授表示，神经介入治 ...

Core Insights - A new arms race is emerging in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and space-based defense, with the U.S. developing a next-generation missile shield called the "Golden Dome" [1][4] - The Golden Dome initiative is backed by a coalition of public and private companies, including SpaceX, Anduril Industries, and Palantir Technologies, highlighting a shift in defense innovation outside traditional public markets [1][14] - The initiative is expected to command over $175 billion in long-term defense spending, emphasizing rapid procurement and modernization [4] Group 1: Golden Dome Initiative - The Golden Dome is designed for mobility, scale, and rapid response, utilizing hundreds of low-Earth orbit satellites and AI systems for real-time threat neutralization [3] - The initiative represents a significant shift from legacy missile defense systems, which relied on ground-based radars and static platforms [3] Group 2: Key Companies Involved - Anduril Industries, founded by Palmer Luckey, is a major player in defense tech, utilizing its Lattice OS platform for real-time sensor data integration [5] - Palantir Technologies has become critical in providing AI models for defense initiatives, with its platforms embedded across various military and intelligence agencies [9] - SpaceX is positioned to deliver the orbital backbone of the Golden Dome, transforming from a private aerospace firm to a core U.S. defense asset [11][12] Group 3: Market Dynamics - Retail investors have historically been excluded from private companies driving defense innovation, but new investment vehicles like the XOVR ETF are emerging to bridge this gap [2][15] - The convergence of public and private firms in defense reflects a broader shift in U.S. industrial policy, with innovation now running through a hybrid pipeline of startups and growth-stage firms [14]

Core Insights - Meta and Anduril Industries have announced a partnership to develop mixed reality technology for military applications, specifically for soldiers to control autonomous systems on the battlefield [1][2] - The collaboration will integrate Meta's augmented reality and artificial intelligence technologies with Anduril's Lattice data analytics platform, aimed at enhancing battlefield intelligence and decision-making [2][6] Company Developments - Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the company's decade-long investment in AI and AR technologies, positioning them as essential for future computing platforms [2] - Anduril's founder Palmer Luckey expressed pride in the partnership, highlighting a mission to empower soldiers with advanced technological capabilities [4] Political Context - The partnership reflects a broader trend of tech companies aligning with U.S. military interests, particularly under the influence of the Trump administration's America First agenda [3][8] - Zuckerberg's political alignment with the Republican administration has been noted, including his significant investments in Washington, D.C. real estate [3] Technological Integration - Anduril's Lattice platform is described as an AI-powered command and control system that aggregates data from numerous sources to provide real-time intelligence for military operations [6] - The collaboration aims to transform soldiers into "technomancers," blending technology with military operations [4]

2025年4月30日，应美国企业Manitowoc Company,Inc.于2025年4月10的申请，美国商务部宣布对进口自 日本的桁架臂履带起重机(Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes)发起反倾销调查。本案主要涉及美国海关编码 8426.49.0010和8426.49.0090项下产品。美国国际贸易委员会(ITC)预计将最晚于2025年5月27日作出反倾 销产业损害初裁。若美国国际贸易委员会裁定涉案产品的进口对美国国内产业构成了实质性损害或实质 性损害威胁，美国商务部将继续对本案进行调查并预计于2025年9月17日作出反倾销初裁。据美方统 计，2024年美国自日本进口被调查产品的金额约为1.8亿美元。(中国贸易救济信息网) ...

Financial Performance - Stella-Jones reported sales of CAD 773 million for Q1 2025, a slight decrease from CAD 775 million in Q1 2024, with pressure-treated wood sales down by CAD 36 million or 5% due to lower volumes across most product categories [4][6] - Gross profit for the quarter was CAD 168 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of 21.7%, down from 22.2% in the previous year [3][7] - Operating income increased to CAD 143 million, up from CAD 124 million in Q1 2024, aided by an insurance settlement of CAD 38 million [8][9] - EBITDA rose to CAD 179 million, with an EBITDA margin of 23.2%, compared to CAD 156 million and a margin of 20.1% in the same period last year [8][9] Acquisition Strategy - The company announced a definitive agreement to acquire Locweld Inc. for CAD 58 million, enhancing its infrastructure offerings in the steel transmission structure industry [2][14] - The acquisition is expected to unlock investment opportunities and create more value for customers and shareholders [2][14] Liquidity and Capital Resources - Stella-Jones maintained robust liquidity of CAD 691 million at the end of the quarter and a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.6x [10][32] - The company utilized its liquidity to support seasonal working capital needs, repurchase CAD 15 million of shares, and declared a dividend of CAD 17 million [10][13] Segment Performance - Utility poles sales increased to CAD 419 million, while railway ties sales decreased to CAD 208 million, reflecting a 14% decline in volumes [12] - Residential lumber sales remained stable at CAD 88 million, and industrial product sales increased to CAD 39 million [12]