Abstract
A schema is proposed to support mechanical parts through their life cycle using network agents called Part agents. They follow the corresponding part via network and supervise its state. RFID attached to the real part is used as its identification and a short memory. Based on the deterioration data stored and the maintenance information gathered via network, Part agent evaluates the cost and environmental impact if the part is used and if the part is replaced. It proposes an appropriate maintenance based on the evaluation. On the replacement, it selects the part with less predicted environment impact.
