F # 3.0 Type Suppliers for Science

Question

F # Type providers seem to be the leading feature of F # 3.0. My question is simple, why use it? I am scientifically oriented (engineer). The only examples I've seen so far are related to the network - is this the only real use of this function?

EDIT:

• There is a good introduction to Type Providers along with information on when to use them and when not to use them here .

• A really good example of how to implement a vector type is here: http://www.mindscapehq.com/blog/index.php/2011/09/19/f-type-providers-as-if-by-magic/