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Dow Corning and INVINT Collaborate on Electronics Interconnect Technology Development MIDLAND, Mich., Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dow Corning Corporation has signed a joint development contract with Scotland's INVINT Limited, specialists in conductive polymer interconnect technology. The agreement is expected to lead to the development of a variety of new interconnect technologies for the global electronics industry. Under the contract, INVINT will develop and characterize novel interconnect processes based on new Dow Corning conductive polymer products, including both organic- and silicon-based materials. Conductive polymer materials are increasingly being used in a wide range of interconnect applications, from cell phones and smart cards to military and automotive electronics. The conductive polymer market is expected to see significant growth over the next few years, with demand in the United States alone increasing 5.9 percent annually to become a $4.5 billion market in 2008, according to market researcher The Freedonia Group. "Our collaboration with INVINT exemplifies the best of Dow Corning's solutions-based thinking. When developing new products, we're also looking at the integration and process challenges customers will face when adopting a new material," said Tom Cook, global industry executive director, Dow Corning. "Working with a company of INVINT's caliber will enable us to provide smart, manufacturable processes that help customers reach their top-line business goals faster and easier than ever before." "With development of new processing methods, conductive polymers promise to significantly improve device performance and make advanced interconnect technologies more cost effective and efficient," said Bill Matthews, managing director of INVINT, "We've long seen the potential of conductive polymer interconnects and are delighted that Dow Corning is bringing its decades of experience and materials knowledge to bear on this market." About INVINT INVINT (http://www.invint.com/) was founded in 2003 to work with hardware, software and materials partners to develop innovative and cheaper manufacturing techniques for interconnect applications. Interconnect is a $40 billion industry that provides the 'glue' that joins components together in consumer, defense, industrial and automotive electronics. INVINT owns and develops intellectual property in the use of alternative materials and processes in this segment. INVINT technology is delivered to market by a number of methods, from samples costing a few dollars, through consulting and applications support, to ongoing six-figure turnkey programs with multinational organizations. 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: Company: Don Piering of Dow Corning, +1-989-496 8972, ; or Agency: Bruce Hokanson of Loomis Group, +1-360-574-4000, Web site: http://www.dowcorning.com/electronics http://www.invint.com/

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