Distributed Manufacturing: Paradigm, Concepts, Solutions and Examples

Distributed Manufacturing: Paradigms, Concepts, Solutions and Examples.- The Concurrent Product Development Process.- A Co-Evolutionary Perspective on Distributed Manufacturing.- Flexibility and Re-Configurability in Manufacturing by Means of Distributed Automation Systems - An Overview.- Collaborative Virtual Environments and Immersion in Distributed Engineering Contexts.- Communication Systems as Integral Part of Distributed Automation Systems.- Applications of Agent Systems in Intelligent Manufacturing.- Utilization of Advanced Control Devices and Highly Autonomous Systems for the Provision of Distributed Automation Systems.- Design Patterns for Distributed Control Applications.- Conclusions and Outlook.