Vision
To be a pioneer – this is our vision, our identity and the defining characteristic of our corporate culture. This vision is based on our values – responsible, excellent and innovative – which provide the foundation for our success. Together with these values, our strategy and the One Siemens framework, it also defines our business goals and specifies a clear direction for our development.
We’re tackling the challenges of our time – just as we did when Werner von Siemens founded our Company over 160 years ago. This commitment is an expression of our pioneering spirit. For us, being a pioneer means more than just fostering invention. It means embarking on new paths, forging ahead into uncharted territory and continually blazing new trails by developing and marketing innovative products and solutions that meet our customers’ needs. And it means taking calculated risks in order to push innovation.
The innovations described below exemplify how we’re providing answers to the technology questions of tomorrow:
Can electric vehicles be charged wirelessly? Working with experts from BMW, our researchers have developed a technology for the safe, user-friendly, contact-free charging of vehicle batteries – even during brief stops. This technology opens up new horizons: the inconspicuous charging stations can be integrated into virtually any location, making it easier to use electric vehicles as intermediate storage devices for excess power from solar and wind energy sources.
Can medical equipment be touchlessly controlled with a wave of the hand? Our technology intends to enable physicians to operate medical equipment with simple hand movements, eliminating the need for touch control. This solution – which not only makes doctors’ work easier but also decreases the risk of patient infection – holds great promise for the future.
What will the wind turbine of the future look like? More than 9,000 Siemens wind turbines are in operation around the world today, delivering peak output of more than 13,000 megawatts. We want to boost their capacity even further by optimizing their performance and availability. Our new gearless six-megawatt wind turbines, which were specially developed for use on the high seas, weigh only about as much as their conventional counterparts in the two- to three-megawatt range, giving them a low per-megawatt weight. They’re also very maintenance-friendly and extremely robust. Generating greater output with fewer parts, these turbines boast substantially higher availability than their predecessors, making wind power a more attractive source of electricity than ever before.
These three examples have one thing in common: they all show how zealously and passionately our employees are working every day to find practical answers to the challenges of our time. Their commitment reflects the pioneering spirit that has been our hallmark since 1847 and that will ensure our success in the future.