What Virtual Manufacturing Is


Definition of VM

In Lawrence Associates' Virtual Manufacturing User Workshop report, Virtual Manufacturing (VM)is defined to be an integrated, synthetic manufacturing environment exercised to enhance all levels of decision and control.

Three Paradigms of VM:

Relevant Research Areas

Virtual Manufacturing Background Project

Virtual Manufacturing Home Page


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