GLW Corning Inc

MIDLAND, Mich., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dow Corning Corporation will present a technical paper on the use of silicones in light emitting diode (LED) packaging applications during Intertech's Light Emitting Diodes 2005 Conference being held later this month in San Diego, Calif. As manufacturers look to develop brighter, hotter and longer-lasting LEDs, silicones are fast becoming the material of choice for LED applications, often replacing the use of epoxies or cyclo olefin copolymers (COCs). In his paper, "Silicone Materials for LED Packaging," Dow Corning's Maneesh Bahadur will present new data on the photothermal, mechanical and application properties of silicones and discuss new developments in injection moldable materials. Dow Corning has been developing silicone materials for LED applications as part of its goal to support customers in the global $65-billion optoelectronics market. WHO: Maneesh Bahadur, senior development specialist, Dow Corning WHAT: Paper presentation during Light Emitting Diodes 2005 Conference WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2005; 8:15 a.m. WHERE: Hilton San Diego Resort Hotel, International Ballroom, San Diego, Calif. CONTACT: All media should contact Bruce Hokanson at (360) 574 4000 or for more information About Intertech's Light Emitting Diodes 2005 This sixth annual, three-day conference will bring together leading executives, sales and marketing directors, and engineers from the traditional lighting and high-brightness light emitting diode (HB LED) communities. Manufacturers, component and equipment suppliers, lighting designers, and end users will discuss recent market developments and technology advancements critical for the adoption of LEDs in solid-state lighting, displays, illumination, health, and automotive applications. An exhibit hall will feature the latest breakthroughs and will serve as the main networking location for all participants. About Dow Corning Dow Corning Corporation (http://www.dowcorning.com/electronics ) is a globally integrated provider of materials, application technology and services, and is focused on providing innovative technology for all segments of the electronics industry. Dow Corning has development and applications centers strategically located throughout Asia, Europe and the United States. The centers offer advanced resources for electronics materials and services, and are staffed with experienced professionals who can provide technical support to customers locally. Dow Corning Corporation is equally owned by The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) and Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW). More than half of Dow Corning Corporation's sales are outside the United States. DATASOURCE: Dow Corning Corporation CONTACT: Bruce Hokanson of Loomis Group, +1-360-574-4000, , for Dow Corning Corporation Web site: http://www.dowcorning.com/electronics

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