Abstract
Through the use of rapid prototyping it is possible to move directly
from a computer design to a nal physical product without human
intervention. Telemanufacturing is an extension to rapid prototyping
that presents a data communications based interface to rapid prototyping.
Resource negotiating agents are able to provide a completely
autonomous negotiation process. By integrating resource negotiating
agents into a telemanufacturing environment, an opportunity for
a completely automated supply chain is presented.
Prof. E.M. Ehlers