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This chapter presents an approach to product modelling, which aims to provide interoperability when a common data model is not available. It uses computational agents that represent product components. They autonomously organise themselves in a situated manner to form a society that represents the product.
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Gero, J.S., Kannengiesser, U. (2004). Towards Agent-Based Product Modelling. In: Borg, J.C., Farrugia, P.J., Camilleri, K.P. (eds) Knowledge Intensive Design Technology. KIC 2002. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing, vol 136. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35708-9_1
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