Platinum Sponsors
	Northrop Grumman is a proud platinum sponsor of the 2012 PHM conference. Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
	The Ground Systems Development and Operations Program at NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is investing in the development and deployment of prognostics and health management solutions within its Advanced Ground Systems Maintenance product line to decrease the cost of operating and maintaining the ground systems used in vehicle processing and launch operations. PHM solutions are also being sought to increase the availability of ground systems to support launch operations. For a sampling of PHM research see Prognostics at NASA.
	Impact Technologies, a Sikorsky Innovations Company, is a health management solutions provider to the aerospace, ground vehicle, maritime, and energy industries. Impact provides customers innovative but practical systems for monitoring, diagnosing, and predicting the health of their critical assets. Impact’s products provide information and tools for customers to manage risk, reduce life cycle costs, increase availability, and enhance safety.
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	Embraer S.A. is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, and one of Brazil’s leading exporters. Founded in 1969, it is based in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, with offices, industrial operations and customer service facilities in Brazil, China, France, Portugal, Singapore, and the U.S. It designs and manufactures aircraft and systems for the commercial and executive aviation, and defense and security segments, offering services worldwide. On December 31, 2011, Embraer had a workforce of 17,265 employees – not counting the employees of its partially owned subsidiaries – and its firm order backlog totaled USD 15.4 billion. For more information, visit www.embraer.com.
	Honeywell is a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide with aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes, and industry; automotive products; turbochargers; and specialty materials. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Honeywell’s aerospace business is a leading global provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military, space and airport operations. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com.
	Pratt & Whitney designs, manufactures, services and supports aircraft engines, industrial gas turbines and space propulsion systems. Whether it’s through more environmentally friendly processes, innovative services, or quieter, more fuel efficient engines, Pratt & Whitney is the pioneer behind most major advances in both military and commercial aviation.
	Hamilton Sundstrand is among the world’s largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products. The company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs.
	Frontier Technology, Inc. develops solutions that translate complex data into accurate knowledge and informed actions. Business and sustainment decisions are supported by tools and processes for affordability assessments, logistics planning, and business case analysis. Operational decision support includes tools and methodologies for Phenomenology, Condition Based Maintenance and Systems Health Management.
	SAE International: With a 100+ year standards development history, health management expertise in aircraft structures, propulsion systems, landing gears, prognostics and fiber optic sensors, it was a natural step for SAE-I to explore standardization needs in support of Integrated Vehicle Health Management. Learn of SAE’s groundbreaking IVHM efforts and related standards.

Silver Sponsors
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NRG Systems is an independently-owned company that has served the global wind energy industry for thirty years. Its products include wind and solar measurement systems, turbine control sensors, lidar remote sensors, and turbine health monitoring equipment. Through manufacturing, technical support, and services, the company serves electric utilities, turbine manufacturers, wind farm developers, and research institutes in more than 145 countries around the world.        GE Global Research is one of the world’s most diversified industrial research labs, providing innovative technology for all of GE’s businesses. Global Research has been the cornerstone of GE technology for more than 100 years, developing breakthrough innovations in areas such as medical imaging, energy generation technology, jet engines and lighting. GE Global Research is headquartered in Niskayuna, New York and has facilities in Bangalore, India, Shanghai, China and Munich, Germany.Technical Co-Sponsors
▲SAE International: With a 100+ year standards development history, health management expertise in aircraft structures, propulsion systems, landing gears, prognostics and fiber optic sensors, it was a natural step for SAE-I to explore standardization needs in support of Integrated Vehicle Health Management. Learn of SAE’s groundbreaking IVHM efforts and related standards.

MFPT is a non-profit professional society with a 40-year legacy of promoting failure prevention technology. An interdisciplinary technical organization, MFPT is strongly oriented towards the practical application of health management across every engineering sphere. The MFPT community includes professional scientists, engineers, failure analysts, maintenance specialists and others who represent a wide variety of disciplines from government agencies, universities, research institutes and industry.

The sponsorship packages are designed to offer your organization high visibility and recognition for the coming year across this Society’s flagship event. Sponsorship packages can be tailored to fit all budgets, and partial or shared sponsorship packages are welcome! All sponsorships include:

• Signage recognition at sponsored event(s)
• Sponsors will be acknowledged at the beginning of each general session
• Sponsors will be recognized in the printed program
• Sponsors will be recognized on the Conference web site (name, logo, 50 word company description, and link to sponsors web site)

*The PHM Society will also be hosting a European Conference in 2012
– PHM Europe 2012 – June 3-5, in Dresden Germany –
Sponsor both events and receive a 10% discount off your invoice total.

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP (Recognition at one large scale conference event)

Amount: $10,000
Options based on availability are:

• Annual Conference Banquet at PHM 2012 in Minneapolis, MN
• Sponsor an Entire Day – Includes recognition at Breakfast, AM & PM Break, Lunch, and the scheduled social event for that day or evening – Welcome/Exhibitor Reception, Luminary Session, and/or Poster Reception

Includes:

• Verbal and visual recognition as a sponsor at chosen social events and/or Annual Banquet in Minneapolis, MN
• One free 10×10 exhibition booth at PHM 2012 in Minneapolis, MN
• Includes two full conference “Professional” registrations
• Logo printed on event cocktail napkins at Annual Conference Banquet and/or social event
• Two invitations to the Annual Appreciation Dinner for Conference Sponsors and the Management Team hosted at the Annual Conference of the PHM Society in Minneapolis, MN
• Company logo printed on conference badge holders

GOLD SPONSORSHIP (Recognition at a significant large scale conference event)

Amount: $5,000
Options based on availability are:

• Sunday (9/23/2012) Doctoral Conference
• Monday (9/24/2012) Welcome/Exhibitor Reception
• Tuesday (9/25/2012) PM, Poster Reception
• Wednesday (9/26/2012) AM, Luminary Session
• Attendee Luncheon (Available Monday – Thursday)
• Multiple Breakfast Events
• Demonstrations/Innovation Showcase Area Sponsor

Includes:

• Verbal recognition/acknowledgement at sponsored social event of your choice
• Logo printed on event cocktail napkins (Receptions and Breaks Only)
• Two invitations to the Annual Appreciation Dinner for Conference Sponsors and Management Team hosted at the Annual Conference of the PHM Society

SILVER SPONSORSHIP (Focused event visibility)

Amount: $2,500
Options based on availability are:

• Best Paper awards
• Data Challenge awards
• Continental Breakfast with signage recognition. Choose an available day:
  • Monday (9/24/2012)
  • Tuesday (9/25/2012)
  • Wednesday (9/26/2012)
  • Thursday (9/27/2012)
• Themed afternoon break – Available Monday – Thursday (Ice Cream Social …)

Includes:

• Two invitations to the Annual Appreciation Dinner for Conference Sponsors and Management Team hosted at the Annual Conference of the PHM Society

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP (Focused event visibility)

Amount: $1,000
Options based on availability are:

• Sponsor an AM or PM Coffee Break with the signage recognition. Choose an available day:
  • Monday (9/24/2012)
  • Tuesday (9/25/2012)
  • Wednesday (9/26/2012)
  • Thursday (9/27/2012)

Includes:

• Two invitations to the Annual Appreciation Dinner for Conference Sponsors and Management Team hosted at the Annual Conference of the PHM Society

Thank you for your considering how your organization and the PHM Society may work together.

The Prognostics and Health Management Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. As such, your sponsorship contributions may be tax deductible. Please consult with the IRS or a tax professional regarding the deductibility of your contributions.

For more information or to reserve your sponsorship opportunity for the Minneapolis conference please contact:

Sponsorship Committee:
Sonia Vohnout
Email: sonia.vohnout@ridgetopgroup.com
Telephone: 520-742-3300
Ravi Rajamani
Email: ravi.rajamani@meggitt.com
Telephone: 860-656-6971
Ash Thakker
Email: athakker@globaltechinc.com
Telephone: 770-803-3001
Jeannie Holmes
Email: Jeannie.holmes@impact-tek.com
Telephone: 585-424-1990 x122.

General Chair:
Dinkar Mylaraswamy
Email: dinkar.mylaraswamy@honeywell.com
Telephone: 763-954-6552.

For more details on PHM Europe 2012 please contact the General Chair: Professor Ian K. Jennions at i.jennions@cranfield.ac.uk, phone: +44-1234-758390.