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Success from innovation

For more than 170 years, groundbreaking ideas, new concepts and convincing business models have been the guarantors of our success. Our innovations move beyond mere ideas to become convincing products that conquer markets and set benchmarks. They have made our company big and strong, and will enable us to build a successful future.
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Innovations: How we will shape the future

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Innovation Strategy
Innovations are a key pillar of our strategic program Vision 2020. With the help of these innovations, we will bolster Siemens’ long-range competitiveness and generate profitable, sustainable growth.
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Inventors
Our employees around the world are instrumental in the successful future of Siemens. Get to know some of our exceptional inventors.
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Research Topics
We work on the most important technologies of the future such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain or Robotics. Find out more about our current research topics.
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Corporate Technology
Natural scientists and engineers in all fields, mathematicians and software developers work at our central research and development unit, Corporate Technology. Their single goal: shaping the future.
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Pictures of the Future
Our innovation magazine reports on key technology trends and offers a deep insight into the research being conducted by Siemens. Venture into our labs and see for yourself.
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Annual Report 2017
Annual Report 2017

Facts and Figures

Innovativeness in figures

Innovations have always formed the basis for Siemens’ success. In fiscal 2016, we spent approximately €4.7 billion on research and development, which is around €200 million more than the previous year. We are developing new technologies in all business fields and bringing them to market.

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170 years of innovativeness

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Werner Von Siemens

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1892

Founder of Siemens, visionary businessman, pioneer in electrical engineering and an initiator of the modern economy.

Siemens innovations
covering about 170 years

1847

In the pointer telegraph, Werner von Siemens created a reliable system for transmitting messages and also laid the foundation stone for the Siemens & Halske Telegraph Construction Company and therefore for the global company Siemens.

Siemens innovations
covering about 170 years

1866

Conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy – the Siemens dynamo is steadily putting electricity into people's daily lives.

Siemens innovations
covering about 170 years

1925

The Irish Free State awarded Siemens the contract for electrification of the entire country. The core was the hydroelectric power plant on the river Shannon with three 30 MVA generators.

Siemens innovations
covering about 170 years