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Computers in Industry
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Improving and streamlining the communication and decision processes used in Collaborative Product Development (CPD) requires a robust Distributed Information System that can enable intelligent notification, coordination and negotiation processes. In this chapter we review existing research and industry practice related to CPD information systems and propose an information framework called the Virtual Environment for Product Development (VE4PD) that is based on the integration of Web services and agent technologies to manage the CPD process. The VE4PD architecture is designed to support CPD functions such as design synchronization, timely notification, distributed control, role based security, support for distributed intelligent agents, and varying design rule standards. An implementation system including intelligent agents for design negotiation is also described that validates the application approach.