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Virtual Factory Framework (VFF) is a Collaborative Research Project funded by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme

VFF objective is will research and implement the underlying models and ideas at the foundation of a new conceptual framework designed to implement the next generation Virtual Factory, constantly synchronized with the real one.

DURATION: 42 months
STARTING DATE: 1st September 2009
PROJECT NUMBER: FP7-NMP-2008-3.4-1; 228595
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE: Theme 4 – NMP – Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies

Project approach identified 4 pillars:

1. Reference Model for factory planning
2. VF Manager
3. Functional Modules
4. Integration of Knowledge