Winning the 2007 German Future Prize was the latest highlight in the research history of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, which stretches back almost thirty years. The company has long been one of the most innovative outfits in Germany. As one of the world''s leading manufacturers of optoelectronic semiconductors for the lighting, sensor and visualization sectors, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors regularly launches new technologies and products that make a lasting difference to these sectors. More than three decades of experience in the development and manufacture of optoelectronic semiconductor components have made OSRAM Opto Semiconductors one of the most significant innovation and technology drivers in Germany. With its solid platform of experience and know-how, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is not only a manufacturer of optoelectronic semiconductor components but also as a reliable partner for semiconductor technologies in a wide range of lighting applications. The extensive product portfolio of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors includes above all high-brightness high-power LEDs in the visible range. With its headquarters in Regensburg (Germany), Sunnyvale (USA) for North America and Hong Kong for Asia, production sites in Regensburg (Germany) and Penang (Malaysia) and a global network of sales and marketing centers, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is in an excellent position to meet the challenges faced by a global high-tech company.