Integration of agents and RFID in a manufacturing simulation

In most research projects involving a complex architecture and sophisticated components, simulation is the only mean to properly validate solutions and to accompany the development process. We present here an approach which combines a simulation platform with a multi agent system and a RFID equipment in order to test and validate the concepts of control architecture on a manufacturing scenario. Manufacturing agents are thus sensitive to events that occur within a 3D simulation environment. This approach has been used to support a research project by building up the simulation of a product lifecycle scenario.