Siemens research a global leader

Research and development (R&D) are the key driving forces behind the innovations that safeguard the future of Siemens. Today the company employs some 30,100 researchers and developers worldwide who work on innovations that secure existing business and open up new markets. In fiscal 2010, Siemens invested €3,846 million in research and development. In the same period, the employees submitted around 8,800 invention reports – about 40 per workday. Corporate Technology plays a key role in R&D at Siemens and works hand-in-hand with the R&D teams at the Siemens Sectors and Divisions. With major research centers in Germany, the U.S., Austria, Slovakia, Russia, India, China, Japan and Singapore, CT employs over 5,000 people in a worldwide network of innovation.

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. For over 160 years, Siemens has stood for technological excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality. The company is the world’s largest provider of environmental technologies, generating €28 billion – over one-third of its total revenue – from green products and solutions. In fiscal 2010, which ended on September 30, 2010, revenue totaled €76 billion and net income €4.1 billion. At the end of September 2010, Siemens had around 405,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at: http://www.siemens.com.