Various embodiments described herein relate to management of industrial process optimization related to batch operations. In this regard, an optimization request to optimize an industrial process that produces an industrial process product is received. In response to the optimization request, product spent characteristics for one or more blending components of a batch operation subprocess are determined. Also in response to the optimization request, demand data for one or more feed products associated with the one or more blending components is updated based on the product spent characteristics and inventory data indicative of an inventory level for the one or more feed products. Furthermore, a control signal configured based on the demand data is transmitted to a controller configured for optimization associated with the industrial process that produces the industrial process product.

An operation status display device displays an operation status of a board work machine, in which an operator replenishes an article to be used in production of a board product, and the operation status display device includes an acquisition section and a display section. The acquisition section is configured to acquire a first time, which is a wait time from when the article is insufficient in the board work machine to when the operator starts replenishment work of the article, and a second time, which is a work time from when the operator starts the replenishment work to when the article is replenished in the board work machine. The display section is configured to display the first time and the second time when the article is insufficient in the board work machine to when the article is replenished.

Robotic apparatus employ a large variety of resources to operate. A robotic apparatus seeks out sources of energy, computational capacity, shelter, communications, and/or other resources to preserve or renew its energy stores, computational resources, or physical integrity and/or to receive further guidance or direction or to report collected or sensed data or information. A robotic apparatus can determine the existence of a resource deficiency or projected resource deficiency, assess a ranking of such, identify one or more remedial actions, and execute the remedial action(s). A robotic apparatus can assess a ranking of a resource deficiency or projected resource deficiency based on a value of the resource, a severity of need or urgency for the resource, and ability to obtain or replenish the source.

The invention described herein generally pertains to a system and method for collecting one or more welding parameters or a weld time during creation of one or more welds using a welding sequence. The one or more welding parameters and/or weld time for each welding sequence is utilized to determine an estimation of consumable depletion for a welding work cell and/or a repair/service to perform on equipment within the welding work cell. Furthermore, the weld time and/or welding parameters can be utilized to manage inventory for a plurality of welding work cells within a welding environment. Other embodiments provided track a cost for a performance of a weld with a welding sequence as well as identifying a workpiece to communicate information related to the one or more welds used for assembly.

Robotic apparatus employ a large variety of resources to operate. A robotic apparatus seeks out sources of energy, computational capacity, shelter, communications, and/or other resources to preserve or renew its energy stores, computational resources, or physical integrity and/or to receive further guidance or direction or to report collected or sensed data or information. A robotic apparatus can determine the existence of a resource deficiency or projected resource deficiency, assess a ranking of such, identify one or more remedial actions, and execute the remedial action(s). A robotic apparatus can assess a ranking of a resource deficiency or projected resource deficiency based on a value of the resource, a severity of need or urgency for the resource, and ability to obtain or replenish the source.

Various embodiments described herein relate to management of industrial process optimization related to batch operations. In this regard, an optimization request to optimize an industrial process that produces an industrial process product is received. In response to the optimization request, product spent characteristics for one or more blending components of a batch operation subprocess are determined. Also in response to the optimization request, demand data for one or more feed products associated with the one or more blending components is updated based on the product spent characteristics and inventory data indicative of an inventory level for the one or more feed products. Furthermore, a control signal configured based on the demand data is transmitted to a controller configured for optimization associated with the industrial process that produces the industrial process product.