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Press Release17 April 2024Siemens AGGarching
Siemens opens its largest global research hub north of Munich
“No one can solve the current challenges alone. We must accelerate collaboration
with our customers and partners in the early stages of development. The Siemens
Technology Center, located on the same campus with TUM, international research
institutions and companies, benefits from an excellent environment and will
strengthen Germany’s global role in cutting-edge research,” said Peter Körte, Chief
Technology and Chief Strategy Officer of Siemens AG.
As one of the world’s most innovative companies, Siemens regularly holds top
positions in patent rankings, including the number one spot for industrial AI in Europe, and has already been recognized for its innovation culture by numerous
organizations such as Fortune, Fast Company and Indeed.
The research center stands for openness and for working in a research and innovation ecosystem
“The collaboration between Siemens and TUM as part of the Industry on Campus
strategy shows how a leading industrial partnership can bridge the gap between
academic excellence and industrial innovation to work together on the challenges of
our time and develop powerful disruptive solutions,” said Thomas F. Hofmann,
President of the Technical University of Munich.
Through the joint activities with TUM, such as hackathons, lectures and the
Makerspace, the STC will be much more open. Siemens experts conduct joint
research with universities, research institutes, academic start-ups, tech incubators,
and customers throughout the world in a total of 16 Siemens Research and
Innovation Ecosystems. In these ecosystems, including the STC in Garching,
Siemens is showing how the challenges of our time can be met by joining forces and
speeding up the pace of innovation.
“Two international champions made in Bavaria are joining forces – success is
therefore inevitable. At the Siemens Technology Center in Garching, talented people
from science and industry are researching and working together under one roof to
create fertile ground for innovation and technological strength. TUM as a world-class
university and the global company Siemens ensure the best opportunities for the
future through knowledge transfer and talent development. In Bavaria, for Bavaria –
and far beyond,” stated Markus Blume, Bavaria’s State Minister for Science and the
Arts.
Siemens will bundle all its corporate research activities in Germany at the STC. In
the first phase, around 450 Siemens people will work on future technologies in
collaboration with 150 scientists from the Technical University of Munich. The plan is
to open the second building complex in 2027 with more than 630 Siemens
Technology researchers and IP specialists. The STC will then be the largest of the
total of about twelve central Siemens research hubs worldwide with an investment of
more than €100 million in total. The newly opened building was designed and built by Siemens Real Estate and will be certified “GOLD” according to the internationally
recognized sustainability standard LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design). As a result, the building will make an important contribution to Siemens’
goal of becoming climate neutral in its operations by 2030.
Main areas of research
Data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) will be used at the STC, specifically to
facilitate programming, detect production breakdowns at an early stage and enable
natural language communication between humans and machines. With around
3,700 AI patents, Siemens plays a leading role in the field of artificial intelligence.
Spending on research and development (R&D) rose by around €600 million to
approximately €6.2 billion in fiscal 2023. These investments are focused on
strengthening the company’s leading position in its core technologies, such as
Simulation & Digital Twin, Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence, Connectivity &
Edge, Future of Automation or Cybersecurity & Trust, which then all come together
on the open digital business platform Siemens Xcelerator. These technologies help
develop, manufacture and operate industrial products more efficiently and
sustainably. In all these areas, Siemens collaborates with strong partners, such as
the Technical University of Munich, SAP, BMW, the Fraunhofer Institutes and
business start-ups.
This press release along with press photos and other materials can be found at
https://press.siemens.com/global/en/feature/siemens-opens-its-largest-global-research-hub-north-munich
Further information about Siemens Technology can be found at
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/innovation.html
Further information about the Company Core Technologies can be found at
https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/innovation/siemens-core-technologies.html
Further information about the Siemens research and innovation ecosystem can be
found at https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/innovation/research-and-innovation-ecosystem.html
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Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.
In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €77.8 billion and net income of €8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the company employed around 320,000 people worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €77.8 billion and net income of €8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the company employed around 320,000 people worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.