Opto Diode Corporation was established in 1981 with the
mission to supply the highest output IRLED’s in the world.
We have since branched out to offer high power visible LED’s,
LED arrays, silicon photodiodes and gallium aluminum
arsenide photodiodes.

Our quality system is ISO 9001 compliant and has been
approved by some of the largest corporations in the
world, both commercial and military.

Typical applications for our products include
photo-electric controls; medical, scientific and
industrial florescence; guided missile systems,
ophthalmology, LED based tracking systems for
surgery, vending machines and aviation lighting.

About ITW Photonics Group www.itwphotonicsgroup.com
The ITW Photonics Group was created to bring together and build
on the technical expertise of individual companies that specialize in
photonics technology and span the full spectrum of wavelengths.
The group consists of:

• Lumex - LED and LCD technology
• Cal Sensors - IR Detector and Emitter technology
• Opto Diode Corp - LED, Silicon Photodiodes and Electro-Optical Assembly technology

The synergy of these three industry front-runners provides an unsurpassed range of photonic capabilities within a broad spectrum of markets, including medical, military and industrial controls. The ITW Photonics Group provides integrated solutions that encompass the technology and experience from all three business units, offering design engineers higher performance with greater feature enhancements.

ITW Photonics Group - Range of Product Wavelengths

For more information on the ITW Photonics Group, log onto www.itwphotonicsgroup.com.

About ITW www.itw.com
A leading Fortune 200 corporation with nearly 100 years of history, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a diversified manufacturer of advanced industrial technology. Specifically, we design and produce an array of highly engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products and equipment for customers around the world.

The 854 decentralized business units that comprise ITW are located in 57 countries and employ approximately 60,000 men and women who are focused on creating value-added products and innovative customer solutions.

We also have the ability to support our businesses through our ITW Technology Center. Working on a request-only basis from our business units, the technology center provides advanced consulting on issues such as cutting-edge materials, mechanical designs and manufacturing processes.

ITW’s passion for creating commercial innovations is no secret, considering we typically rank in the top 100 of patent recipients in the United States. In 2008, we had nearly 21,000 unexpired patents and pending applications worldwide.