OSRAM Opto Semiconductors at the International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics

MIAMI--Oct. 3, 20051, 2005--OSRAM Opto Semiconductors announces its participation in the 24th Annual International Congress on Applications of Lasers and Electro-Optics (ICALEO(R)). ICALEO is a premier forum for researchers, end-users, developers, scholars and business leaders from the world's leading companies and institutions to meet, collaborate and shape the future of the laser materials processing industry.

Featured sessions include laser applications in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, bio-medical, and microfabrication fields. ICALEO also offers educational sessions, short courses, vendor exhibits and networking, vendor and social events. For additional information, visit: www.icaleo.org.

WHAT:   OSRAM Opto Semiconductors presenting a technical paper at
        ICALEO 2005:

       --  Exhibiting expertise in semiconductor laser concepts and
            industrial applications
       --  Discussing the evolution of laser bars and stacks as well
            as diode laser advantages and areas for further
            optimization
       --  Providing an outlook on the future of technology and
            product design

WHEN:   Technical Conference: October 31 - November 3, 2005

WHERE:  Hyatt Regency Miami
       Miami, Florida

WHO:    Dr. Martin Behringer, Senior Manager of Laser Component
        Product Development, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, Germany.

       --  Paper presentation: "Diode Lasers for Industrial
            Applications"
           Presented on Monday, October 31st at 9:00 a.m.

           Plenary Session Title: New Lasers New Markets
           Sponsored by: Fraunhofer USA, CCLA

For more information on OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, please visit: www.osram-os.com