Publisher's Synopsis
Examines recent research results on integrated intelligent systems for engineering design based on distributed artificial intelligence (DAI), computer integrated manufacturing systems (CIMS), and intelligent computer-aided design systems (ICAD).;Presents both theory fundamentals and implementation technology, as well as industrial applications. Introduces a new problem-solving strategy for engineering design and its implementations based on integrated distributed artificial intelligence technology.;Exlore six application case studies, including missile system design, mechanical transmission design, process control system design, and chemical process design.
