Closed-loop PLM for intelligent products in the era of the Internet of things

A new definition of the notion of Intelligent Product inspired by what happens in nature with us as human beings and the way the authors develop intelligence and knowledge is introduced.

Abstract

With the advent of the information and related emerging technologies, such as RHO, small size sensors and sensor networks or, more generally, product embedded information devices (PEID), a new generation of products called smart or intelligent products is available in the market.