OSRAM Opto Semiconductors LED Light for You Network Expands Its Global Horizons.Internet Platform Boasts 25 Certified Partners from Around the World SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif. -- Only six months after it was launched by OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, the LED Light for you (LLFY) network now has about 25 certified partners from all around the world. The network offers designers, architects, lighting specifiers/consultants and lighting fixture manufacturers' high-quality advice and support for current and future projects in the three core areas of optical, thermal and electronic solutions. "OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has brought together the combined expertise of certified partners on the LLFY Internet platform, providing a starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the and advice on using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for general illumination," Ellen Sizemore, director, LED/IR Marketing, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Inc., said. "To make the process as easy as possible for the user, the platform also provides the latest information on all the components needed to create lighting solutions with LEDs," she added. Thanks to rapid increases in luminous efficacy Luminous efficacy There are three ways this term can be used: (1) The luminous efficacy of a source of light is the quotient of the total luminous flux emitted divided by the total lamp power input. Light is visually evaluated radiant energy. , long life and small dimensions, LEDs are now being used more and more for general illumination. The range of applications includes everything from backlighting back·light n. A type of spotlight, used in photography, that illuminates a subject from behind. tr.v. back·light·ed or back·lit , back·light·ing, back·lights to traditional luminaires. The main criteria for partner certification are core competence Core competence Primary area of expertise. Narrowly defined fields or tasks at which a company or business excels. Primary areas of specialty. and a commitment to LEDs for general illumination. LLFY offers a balanced portfolio of companies, from highly specialized small regional firms, to international enterprises in the focus regions of Europe Europe is often divided into regions due to geographical, cultural or historical criteria. Some common divisions are as follows. Directional divisions Groupings by compass directions are the hardest to define in Europe, since (among other issues) the pure geographical criteria , Asia and the countries in the North American Free Trade Agreement North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), accord establishing a free-trade zone in North America; it was signed in 1992 by Canada, Mexico, and the United States and took effect on Jan. 1, 1994. (NAFTA NAFTA in full North American Free Trade Agreement Trade pact signed by Canada, the U.S., and Mexico in 1992, which took effect in 1994. Inspired by the success of the European Community in reducing trade barriers among its members, NAFTA created the world's ). The key element of the LLFY network is a powerful Web-based portal (http://www.ledlightforyou.com) which facilitates the link between OSRAM Opto Semiconductors' customers and the certified LLFY partners. Using the LLFY portal website, a lighting designer, for instance, can quickly get a comprehensive overview about information ranging from components to design and engineering support. Additional links provide easy-to-click contact information to knowledgeable partners, their products and services. Parties interested in becoming LLFY affiliates can register directly through the platform or by contacting OSRAM Opto Semiconductors. Upon successful completion of the certification process, partners are included in the network and activated on the Web portal See portal. . Through partner events and workshops on optical, thermal and electronic solutions, partner companies have the opportunity to further enhance their expertise on LEDs and to exchange know-how with other network partners. OSRAM Opto Semiconductors operates the website; however, business relationships occur directly between certified partners and customers. OSRAM Opto Semiconductors' LLFY serves as a "contact" platform, not as a sales platform. Complete LED systems are offered through OSRAM's LED Systems Division. LED Light for you is one more step to help OSRAM Opto Semiconductors' customers be successful in the general lighting arena. For more information, visit www.ledlightforyou.com. About OSRAM Opto Semiconductors OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of OSRAM, one of the world's two leading lighting manufacturers. It offers its customers solutions based on semiconductor technology for lighting, sensor and visualization applications. The company operates sites in Regensburg (Germany), San Jose (USA) and Penang (Malaysia). For the fiscal year ending in September 2005, the more than 3,500 employees of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors achieved a sales volume of 452 million euros. For more information, visit www.osram-os.com. |
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