Mfg4 2016 Exhibitor Prospectus

Exhibitor Prospectus Where Brilliant Ideas and People Intersect

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Diversify into New Industries at Mfg4 Collaboration, convergence and cross-pollination are the keys to achieving truly innovative progress in today’s manufacturing world. R&D now features borrowing as much as it does inventing, especially with shrinking development budgets. Which is why the technology-driven industries – aerospace, defense (including arms) and medical device – will gather at Mfg4 in May 2016. Mfg4 puts the newest products and processes on center stage, encouraging the rapid transfer of knowledge and technology that manufacturers require to meet increasing government regulations and missioncritical quality control.

Bringing your product or service to a new industry can be challenging and often expensive. Convincing potential customers that your product is capable can take months, especially without proven results in that industry. This is where Mfg4 can help.

Mfg4 2016 provides your firm with a golden opportunity to expand its sales potential into the growing aerospace, defense and medical device industries. The OEMs who attend are predisposed to explore and assess new technologies from new suppliers – it’s the primary reason they’re attending the event! You can be assured that you’re demonstrating your capabilities to the correct audience. Featuring top manufacturers from across the U.S., Mfg4 is where brilliant ideas and people intersect.

We look forward to seeing you at this cross-collaboration event.

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Mfg4 Industry Focus and Facts Aerospace Aerospace OEMs are contracting out machined and sheet metal parts, as well as large aircraft subassemblies and design, while having the need to maintain stringent quality control. These OEMs and their supply chain will attend Mfg4 looking for the latest innovations to advance productivity and quality.

Forecasted production of 52,178 turbine-powered aircraft worth $1.8 trillion between 2014 and 2023.

Over half of the new build market ($1.1 trillion) is made up of commercial transports.

Source: Advanced Manufacturing Media 2014 Aerospace & Defense Yearbook

Defense Manufacturers who export their products and compete in the global market, are driving the need for lower costs. Suppliers who want to meet the needs of international buyers and break into this market come to Mfg4 looking for solutions. xports in the firearms and ammunition market are expected to grow to an average annual rate of 3.8% E because of mounting global demand.

Over the next five years, the space vehicle and missile manufacturing industry is anticipated to become increasingly competitive as industry operators vie for a smaller number of funded projects.

Source: Advanced Manufacturing Media 2014 Aerospace & Defense Yearbook

Medical Medical device manufacturers are facing increased pressure for profitability due to the rising costs of production, compliance and tax burdens. Representatives from this industry will be at Mfg4 searching for solutions that can decrease waste and inefficiencies, bring down the cost and risk of compliance, and maintain profit margin. he worldwide medical device market size is about $356 billion in terms of estimated 2014 revenue.

T The global market will be $386 billion in 2015 and grow 6% annually through 2020.

Source: Advanced Manufacturing Media 2014 Medical Device Manufacturing Yearbook

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Audience Profile Meet an Audience Ready to Invest in Industry-Specific Solutions Mfg4 puts you in touch with a high-level audience looking for cutting-edge technologies and solutions to help them meet stringent cost and quality standards.

Mfg4 Delivered Qualified Decision-Makers “We exhibit at many events and we were pleased with the quality of the attendees at Mfg4. We made several high-level contacts, from many manufacturing companies, who were ready to discuss their challenges and the solutions we had to offer. We also liked the positioning of the keynotes and conference sessions on the event floor. It allowed the attendees to easily visit the exhibits and attend the educational offerings.�

- Spiro Spiliadis, Jesse Garant & Associates

79%

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38%

28%

of attendees influence equipment purchase

of attendees are business owners, corporate

of the audience have equipment budgets

decisions in their company. Discuss projects

executives, company management or purchasing

that exceed $200,000. Connect with serious

with key players who have major impact on

agents. This represents a 35% increase in

buyers ready to invest in capital equipment.

the final decision.

high-level buyers since Mfg4 2012.

Mfg4 Industry Focus Present your industry-focused solutions to a highly targeted audience. Mfg4 attendees are heavily involved in serving the needs of the key event industries.

48%

Aircraft Aerospace

30% Defense

(including Arms)

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36% Medical Surgical

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Interact With a Diverse Group of Companies The Aerospace, Defense and Medical industries are well represented in the Mfg4 audience.

Barnes Aerospace Bosch Rexroth Boston Scientific Cooper Surgical Covidien Curtiss Wright Decker Machine Works, Inc. Depuy Synthes Mitek Deringer-Ney Inc. Eaton Electric Boat

GE / GE Aviation / GE Healthcare General Dynamics GW Plastics Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems Honeywell Henke Sass Wolf of America Jacobs Vehicle Systems Johnson & Johnson

Kaman Kamatics Corp.

Mastersons Manufacturing Corp Medtronic Mitsubishi Electric Morgan Advanced Materials New England Boatworks New England Small Tube Northrop Grumman Palmer Foundry Parker Hannifin

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Pratt & Whitney Raytheon Sikorsky Aircraft Smith & Nephew Smith & Wesson Spartan Aerospace LLC Stanley Engineered Fastening The Lee Co United Technologies Corp.

84% of the Mfg4 audience would recommend the event to a colleague, indicating that it is highly valued by the focus industries.

65% of Mfg4 attendees are first time visitors to the event, connecting you with new companies and prospects.

Source for all statistics unless otherwise stated: Mfg4 2014 Registration and Survey data.

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Top Technologies Evaluated

dvanced manufacturing is A responsible for $19.4 billion of Connecticut’s gross domestic product

Mfg4 attendees come to the event to evaluate these technologies and dozens more.

3D Imaging

31%

Tooling

26%

Automated Manufacturing & Assembly

25%

CNC Controls & Accessories

25%

Automation

24%

Machining Centers, Milling & Boring Machines

24%

Milling

23%

Advanced Materials

21%

Measurement, Inspection & Test

20%

Additive Manufacturing

19%

Controls, CAD/CAM Software

18%

Robotics

18%

Turning Machines, Lathes & Turning Centers

18%

Assembly & Joining

17%

Advanced Manufacturing is Thriving in New England

he hallmarks of advanced T manufacturing are advanced technologies, advanced materials, innovative design and superior management methods onnecticut is particularly strong C in three “industry clusters” – aerospace and defense, medical devices and biotechnology anufacturing is transforming M from the “four D’s” – dirty, dark, dangerous and declining to the “four A’s” – advanced, advantaged, added-value and accelerating Source: Advanced to Advantageous: the Case for New England’s ManufacturingRevolution, Deloitte & The New England Council

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92% of trade show attendees say they

Technology Pavilions

are looking for new products. It has been the number one reason to

Helping Attendees Find You.

attend for 25 years!2

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Eight key technology pavilions on the event floor allow attendees to target their search for innovative solutions.

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CEIR: The Role and Value of Face to Face

Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing

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Contract Manufacturing & Services

7 Precision Machining & Tooling

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Finishing & Coating

8 Quality, Measurement & Inspection along with Software and Design

The Intersection

Conveniently located at the center of the event floor, the Intersection is where industry meets technology with exclusive complimentary, industry-focused content delivered by manufacturing thought leaders.

Daily Keynotes

Information Interchange

Networking opportunities

High-level representatives address the issues critical to doing business in their industry and chart a course for the future.

Technology presentations, representing the eight technology categories on the event floor, covering synergies between the Mfg4 focus industries. These industries are leaders in the nation’s economy.

“The Crossroads of Manufacturing Reception” brings together industry experts, supply chain representatives and technology providers in a forum designed to facilitate collaboration and new business. Mingle with event participants in a relaxed environment.

The Opportunities Were Endless at Mfg4!

“Mfg4 was an extremely good experience for us.

We came out of the event with many more leads than we expected and have been discussing new business with multiple qualified prospects since the event. The mixture of machinery and part manufacturers on the event floor created numerous opportunities for collaboration and innovation.”

- Kristen Maier, Peerless Precision

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Sponsorships Increase Attendee Awareness Elevate your company profile, build your brand and drive traffic to your Mfg4 exhibit with customized sponsorship opportunities. Align your message with one of the Mfg4 signature events including keynotes and receptions, or aim for brand exposure in high-traffic areas. Sponsorships are a great way to maximize return on your trade show investment.

Learn more about sponsorships and the exhibitor upgrade packages by contacting us at:

800.733.3976, ext. 3166 or sponsorships@sme.org

Complimentary Marketing Opportunities Drive Traffic Drive attendance directly to your exhibit space.

Take advantage of these complimentary marketing tools to promote your Mfg4 participation to build brand awareness and excitement, and maximize your return on investment. Contact SME for details on these free marketing opportunities.

X•Press Exhibitor Emails Electronic & Printed Guest Passes New Product Indicator Event Directory Listing print and digital One Time Use of the Pre-Registered Attendee Postal List

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Reserve Your Exhibit Space Today!

To reserve your exhibit space and for additional details, contact: P: 800.733.3976 F: 313.425.3407 ExpoSales@sme.org Will Serenko Companies A-C EXT. 3026 wserenko@sme.org

Aaron Zajas Companies K-Q EXT. 3120 azajas@sme.org

Bruce Parker Sales Leader EXT. 3125 bparker@sme.org

Chris Long Companies D-J EXT. 3225 clong@sme.org

Karyn Burbank Companies R-Z EXT. 3139 kburbank@sme.org

Kim Farrugia Sr. Event Manager EXT. 3103 kfarrugia@sme.org

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MAY 3-5, 2016 CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER HARTFORD, CT

Meet Your Next Customer at the Crossroads of Manufacturing.

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