March 26–27, 2014 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center | Boston, MA

DM-NewEngland.com | Electronics-NE.com | PLASTECNewEngland.com

Face-to-Face Opportunities with Key Northeast Buyers

New England’s Comprehensive Advanced Manufacturing Event

Introducing

Co-Located with

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The returning New England co-located events are joined this year by PLASTEC New England,

an addition that brings the thriving plastics industry to the Northeast’s comprehensive advanced

manufacturing event, serving attendees seeking biomedical, design and development, electronics

assembly, and plastics processing technologies and solutions. Massachusetts provides a lucrative

environment to develop new manufacturing business, with its strong regional industry, skilled labor, and

dedication to research in the medical and biomedical sectors. Increase your visibility, engage in project

development conversations, meet new prospects, and strengthen relationships within the growing

regional manufacturing community.

Connecting You with Decision Makers in New England

The Northeast’s Thriving Manufacturing Industry

6th Largest

Manufacturing is the 6th largest industry employer

in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts’ economic growth exceeded the

national average in 2012.

Projected job growth in Massachusetts is

7.4% by 2016

Data Sources: Design & Manufacturing New England Event Registration Data; “ECONOMIC GROWTH CONTINUES IN 2013” Institute for Supply Management, December 11, 2012; “Staying Power II: A Report Card On Manufacturing in Massachusetts” The Boston Foundation, September 13, 2012; “Facts about Manufacturing” The Manufacturing Institute, November 2012; “New Export Resource Center Website Launched to Help Massachusetts Exporters” Mass Development, April 2, 2012; Compusystem verified lead count

Why Exhibit?

Co-Located Format Offers More Opportunities With an expanded crossover audience of prospective customers and decision makers under one roof, the diverse and industry-relevant customer base provides your company increased visibility and access to more quality leads. Attendees are most interested in discovering new products, services, and technologies, as well as ideas and inspiration. Networking and education also rank high on objectives, and tailored onsite programs meet these face-to-face needs.

Enhanced Attendee Marketing & Engagement Extensive outreach and advertising to the customers you want to meet, plus new event show floor activities to enrich their experience.

New Conference, Seminar & Show Floor ProgramsDesigned for all industries offering a variety of options and topics to fit individual educational needs and schedules.

Decision makers from 2,545 unique company facilities conducted 17,314 project development meetings with 352 exhibiting companies during the 2013 co-located event in Boston.*

7.4%

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Design & Manufacturing New England gives your company direct access to key decision makers sourcing a wide range of manufacturing solutions. Exhibiting at Design & Manufacturing enables you to interact directly with buyers and purchase influencers who have active and budgeted projects.

Featured Areas in the Co-Located Event

• CAD/CAM/Rapid Prototyping • Medical Electronics

• Contract Manufacturing • Quality

Meet the Attendees

March 26–27, 2014 Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston, MA

ProDuCT & SErvICE INTErESTS

46% Contract Manufacturing

33% CAD/CAM/CAE Software

31% Electrical & Electronic Components

27% Custom Automation & Robotics

27% Design Services

25% Motion Control & Automation

24% Precision Machining Parts & Services

24% Fastening, Joining & Assembly Components

24% Test & Calibration Equipment

23% Laser Cutting

PrIMArY INDuSTrIES

14% Medical Equipment & Devices

14% Instrumentation, Measurement, Control Systems & Devices

12% Electronic Components

11% Machinery: Industrial, Commercial, Agricultural & Other

10% Engineering, Systems Integration & Architectural Services

8% Plastics & Rubber Products

8% Fabricated Metal Products

INvoLvEMENT IN DESIgN CYCLE

Massachusetts is ranked 17th in u.S. goods exports in 2012, with an estimated value of $25.3 billion.

65% of Massachusetts manufacturing firms expect to see higher production levels within the next five years.

Massachusetts manufacturers anticipate that business investment will increase 7.6% and revenue will increase by 4.6% in 2013.

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65%

7.6%

ToP 5 Job roLES

Design Engineering

Corporate & Senior Management

Manufacturing & Production Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Research & Development

56%

53%

44%42%

13%

22%

Concept & Planning

Build Prototype

Manufacturing Process & Build to Test

Regulatory Approval & Compliance

Distribution

65% PLAN To PurChASE one or more products/services, engage potential

supplier(s) in NDA or RFP, or both, in the next

12 months

buYINg PoWEr

44% rECoMMEND

21% FINAL DECISIoN MAkEr

16% SPECIFY SuPPLIEr

have Active & budgeted Projects

60%

Final Design

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Direct from the Show Floor

Attendees share how the event benefited their company

“Visiting the booths for 3D scanning equipment and rapid prototype part printers, we were able to obtain networking connections, enabling us to collect information for cost justifications and understand the capabilities and accuracy of this equipment.”

“The variety of suppliers was beneficial. It’s difficult to get a handle on whether you’d like to do business with someone over the phone or via the Internet so face-to-face interaction is invaluable.”

“Like to look for new/emerging technologies to incorporate into equipment design.”

“So many resources under one roof”

“Looking around at all the ‘toys’ and figuring out how to use them to make the factory more efficient.”

“Seeing the many options available in a variety of areas. Software tools, plastic molding, stamping, etc.”

“Size, diversity of companies, location”

“The show was great. Make many new connections and reconnected with old friends.”

“…continually impressed by the quality and the variety of the products and services on display and available. I try to attend each year.”

“I found several suppliers in the area that I did not know about.”

Contact us

To book your booth today or for more information, contact the Group Sales Manager:

Dino Pontonio | 203/523-7066 | Dino.Pontonio@ubm.com

Attendees give the event a high rating

OUT OF7.6 10

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Sources: Design & Manufacturing New England 2013 Registration Data, Post-Event Attendee & Exhibitor Surveys; Tradebenefitsamerica.org “State Study Massachusetts.”

return on Investment

Exhibitors share their event experiences

“We got 65 leads. I would say that 10 of those require immediate follow up and five of those will become new business within the next two months. This will easily justify the expense associated with this show.”Paul Hachey, Tech-Etch, Inc.

“Show was good this year. It felt like there was more traffic than in the last couple of years and that more of those people were actually interested in buying or had a real need for products that were at the show.”Rick Johnston, Sales, Tiger Electronics

“The Boston show was great this year. It ended only two days ago, and we have already received several requests for quotes as well as for samples.”David R. McCarthy, Sales Engineer, Central Coating Company

“This was our first trade show. We had 100 new contacts, and all were very good quality. We are very pleased with the results and can’t wait to exhibit more.” Yulia Signatova, Joulenza

“We got as many leads at this smaller two-day show that we got at a much larger three-day show. We’re looking for opportunities with medical related companies, and we did meet quite a few.”David Schoessow, President, Rogan Corporation

“The potential for new customers from this show was quite good.”Mark Audette, Sales, Gallagher Seals

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Dedicated Audience Campaign Targets Quality Prospects

• Targeted Direct Mail & Email Campaign with the Latest Event Announcements

• VIP Program attracting Top-Level Executives with Higher-Level Service & Show Amenities

• Association Collaboration & Outreach

• Digital & Print Advertising

• Social Media Campaigns employing blogs, LinkedIn, Facebook & Twitter

• Industry & Show Related E-Newsletters featuring Interviews & Pre-Show Coverage

• Cross-Promotion in the Industry’s Leading Publications

• Interactive Event App featuring Floor Plans, Exhibitor Listings, Appointment Requests & Conference Schedules all in the palm of your hand

We are focused on reaching the customers you want to meet. With UBM Canon’s proprietary “Master Audience File” database of over 1.3 million qualified advanced manufacturing executive and engineering titles, we target motivated buyers and purchase influencers.

Leveraging the power of our events, media publications, and online and database products, UBM Canon engages in extensive outreach to industry professionals.

Connect with Our Communities Unparalleled year-round cross-promotion in UBM Canon’s suite of digital and print media products, including Medical Device + Diagnostic Industry, QMed, Medical Product Manufacturing News, IVD Technology, Design News, PlasticsToday, Automation Technology Digest, Packaging Digest, and Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News.

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Drug-Infusion Systems

A manufacturer designs and

develops high-reliability drug-

infusion systems made from

biocompatible medical-grade

extrusion materials. Page 14

Motion Control Technologies

A range of off-the-shelf,

customized, and integrated

software platforms perform motion

control functions in medical device

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Expand Your visibility

Exhibit Marketing & PromotionsEnhance your brand, product, website, and more through event marketing opportunities. With a broad range of choices available, including exclusive or custom opportunities, you can support your exhibit through a variety of channels.

For more information, please visit CanonPromos.com or contact CanonPromos@ubm.com.

bIoMEDevice boston Conference Sponsorship Promote your medtech, design and manufacturing, electronics, and plastics products and services to key decision makers during the two-day conference track, delivering crucial insights and guidance on biomedical regulations, design engineering, new biomaterial innovations, and product development.

The UBM Canon conference team can assist in customizing your conference sponsorship experience, whether by sponsoring a session relevant to your product or service or presenting at a lunch filled with attendees matching criteria you’ve identified.

For more information, call 310/445-4245 or email Sponsorship@ubm.com.

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UBM Canon is the leading B-to-B event producer, publisher, and digital media

company for the world’s $3 trillion advanced, technology-based manufacturing

industry. Our print and electronic products deliver trusted information to

the advanced manufacturing market and leverage our proprietary 1.3 million

name database to connect suppliers with buyers and purchase influencers. We

produce more than 50 events and conferences in a dozen countries, connecting

manufacturing professionals from around the globe.

Our extensive manufacturing events portfolio covers medical design and

manufacturing, packaging, assembly and automation technology, design

engineering, powder and bulk solids, plastics processing, quality assurance, and

electronics for a wide array of industries.

UBM Canon’s signature co-location model facilitates more business opportunities.

With a large crossover audience of prospective customers and decision makers

under one roof, the diverse customer base provides more quality leads in an

expanded platform.

ubM Canon2901 28th Street, Ste. 100 Santa Monica, CA 90405 USA310/445-4200 | 310/996-9499 faxubmcanonevents.com

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