Pictures of the Future

Brazil 2014. The hosts and the German national team are head to head in the opening game of the soccer World Cup. In Rio de Janeiro’s completely networked stadium, sports writers Harry and Luiz are becoming familiar with Brazilian strategies — and German high tech throughout the stadium.

Avoiding traffic congestion, increasing safety, speeding up industrial production and sales channels, or simply making our lives more comfortable — intelligent networking is increasingly doing all these things. Few other companies can equal Siemens when it comes to specialized knowledge of a field that includes everything from sensors, actuators and software to the necessary information and communication technology.

Intelligent cameras automatically detect unexpected events and interact with other systems to activate safety systems in tunnels.

Offshore wind parks are playing an increasingly important role in power generation. Siemens has developed a concept that could enable them to operate much more efficiently.

Taipei 101 has 101 floors and towers more than 500 m above the capital of Taiwan. It’s the world’s tallest building — and, like many other skyscrapers, it’s fully equipped with networked facilities from Siemens.

October 2020. As Robert drives his grandmother home in the new family car, he proudly explains all the high-tech systems on board — ranging from the latest driving assistance technology to multimedia infotainment.

The European Union is working to reduce traffic fatalities by half in coming years, while strict emissions limits in the U.S. will require new solutions. It all adds up to tremendous challenges for the automotive industry. Siemens VDO is responding with innovative technologies, including sensor-supported driver assistance systems and environmentally friendly engine controls.

Human eyes are sometimes just not enough on today’s busy roads. Assistance systems can help reduce stress and improve safety by monitoring traffic conditions and warning drivers of potential dangers. Siemens VDO has developed pro.pilot, a system that unites a number of automotive assistance systems. The technology was showcased at this year’s International Motor Show in Frankfurt.

A first-of-a-kind operation takes place — the product of knowledge-guided systems. The only question is: where was the patient?...

Information technology is transforming healthcare. Vast knowledge bases are being squeezed into algorithms that can detect and characterize pathologies with the accuracy of a world-class expert. In the operating room, image fusion and advances in magnetic resonance are leading the way to real-time visualization of microsurgical procedures.

The usefulness of computer technology is not limited to managing patient data or to diagnostic procedures. Software-based systems can also aid physicians performing treatment.

In 1905, researcher Werner Bolton became head of the first corporate research laboratory at Siemens — the forerunner of today’s Corporate Technology (CT).

Over 2,400 employees work for Corporate Technology (CT) worldwide. CT’s principal locations are Munich, Erlangen and Berlin in Germany; Princeton and Berkeley in the U.S.; Roke Manor in the U.K.; Beijing and Shanghai in China; Bangalore in India; Tokyo in Japan; and Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia.

Over 100 years ago, Siemens researchers created the first reliable lamp to use an incandescent filament. Today they are still helping to chart the way toward innovative lighting systems.

Future Prize / TV via the Web / Super-thin Displays

Intelligent Car Key / Stereo Hearing Aid

In response to China's growing importance as a research location, Siemens Corporate Technology is speeding up its formation of a team that will develop solutions for China and the global market

Dr. Heinrich v. Pierer on the success and the secrets of success of Siemens. Dr. von Pierer is the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG. He has worked for Siemens since 1969. From 1992 until January 2005 he served as CEO