The document outlines the member benefits provided by the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) which include access to government funding, collaborative research opportunities, networking events, and discounts on NCMS programs and services. Membership dues are based on annual sales revenue and range from $1,000 to $30,000 depending on the membership category and company size. Benefits are focused on supporting collaborative partnerships for research and community services for information sharing and networking.

1. MEMBER BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
Collaborative Partnerships
• Access to federal and state government funding sources
• Eligibility to participate on an unlimited number of projects
• Emerging project participation announcements
• Each member company is allowed one representative on a SIG of their
choice.
• Ability to help prioritize program funding to address your areas of
strategic interest
• Access to a full complement of program support capabilities, including
NCMS staff professionals who are leading experts in federal procurement
regulations and cost principles
• Partnership opportunities with the largest cross-industry collaborative
R&D consortium in North America
• A “safe harbor” environment for collaborative research
• Networking opportunities with Federal Agencies and other Member
companies
• In-depth members-only information through the CTMA web site
• The CTMA Connector, monthly newsletter
Community Services
• Unlimited number of Dun & Bradstreet reports
• Access to latest manufacturing technology and the opportunity to join
with other companies in collaborative projects
• Access to members-only area on NCMS website
• Access to comprehensive Member Directory containing company
descriptions and employee contacts
• Access to networking opportunities with other members
• Discounts on all NCMS sponsored symposiums and workshops
• Discounts on Lean Product Development Initiative workshops
• New project announcements
• Discounts on Technology Roadmapping Initiative services
• Discounts on products offered through Educational Services including e-
Learning web based and CD-based training materials
• Discounts on NCMS final project reports, technology briefs, products and
services
• NACFAM Weekly newsletter
• NCMS-at-a-Glance, monthly newsletter
National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
3025 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3230
(734) 995-0300 www.ncms.org

2. Benefits and Dues Structure
NCMS annual dues are based on the membership program(s) you select
and upon your annual sales revenues. You may join either one of the
membership categories shown below. A sliding scale dues structure is
used as our experience has clearly shown that company size is related to
the total number of services, projects and programs within any one
membership category engaged in by the member organization.
Organizations that join Collaborative Partnerships are automatically
afforded the membership rights of Community Services.
Dues Structure:
$21- $201-
Annual Sales <$20M >$500M
$200M $500M
Collaborative Partnerships $5,000 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000
Please Note: Members of Collaborative Partnerships are automatically eligible for Community
Services Benefits.
Organizations may elect to join Community Services in accordance with
the following membership dues schedule (based on annual sales
revenues of the membership entity):
Dues Structure:
$21- $201-
Annual Sales <$20M >$500M
$200M $500M
Community Services $1,000 $2,000 $3,500 $5,000
Please note that not-for-profit and government organizations are considered “small businesses”
(less than $20M in annual sales) from a membership dues viewpoint.
Further Information:
Web address: http://www.ncms.org
Contact: Alissa Roath, Membership Services Manager
734-995-3457
alissar@ncms.org
National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
3025 Boardwalk, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3230
(734) 995-0300 www.ncms.org