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Press Release25 March 2025Siemens AGMunich
Siemens is European patent champion
In the field of “computer technology,” which
saw the highest number of patent applications at the EPO for the first time in
2024, Siemens is strongly represented. The company ranks 5th among
the 20 most active patent applicants in this technology field. Computer
technology includes artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, particularly machine learning and pattern recognition, in which Siemens is increasingly
active. The share of patent applications in the field of machine learning and
AI currently stands at around 25 percent – an increase of 60 percent over the
past five years. The strong research and development activity underscores
Siemens’ technological leadership in the field of industrial AI and software.
With its innovations, Siemens combines the
real and digital world and makes AI usable for entire industries. The solutions
range from intelligent data analysis to simulations in digital twins, for more
efficient and sustainable production, energy supply, mobility, and
infrastructure. With the ongoing ONE Tech Company program, Siemens is
increasing its innovation power and speed. Through targeted investments in focus
areas and core technologies and the creation of Foundational Technologies as a
unit to scale core technologies, Siemens is further expanding its position as a
leading technology company. Total investments in research and development
increased to 6.3 billion euros in fiscal 2024 (2023: 6.1 billion euros).
Siemens holds a total of 41,700 granted
patents worldwide. In fiscal 2024, Siemens employees submitted around 5,300
invention disclosures worldwide. Based on 220 workdays during the year, that
amounts to approximately 24 inventions per day. Siemens employs around 53,000
people in research and development in 50 countries, including around 13,800 in
Germany.
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
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