Innovation
Around 32,500 researchers and developers at various locations in 30 countries throughout the world work on innovations that help us secure and expand our market leadership positions.
Locations and investments
Our main research and development centers are located in Germany and Austria, the United States, China and India. An international orientation and global activities will continue to enhance our profile in the future, helping us to answer the key questions of our time – from industrial production methods that save resources to environmental and climate protection as well as health care. Innovations, and therefore also sustainable economic success, depend on investments in research and development. We increased our research and development spending to 3.4 billion euros in 2007.
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Patents demonstrate power of innovation
Around 50,750 patents* demonstrate our power of innovation – making Siemens one of the world’s most innovative companies. In 2007 alone, Siemens registered 8,267 inventions* – a seven-percent increase over the previous year. The number of patent applications rose eleven percent to 5,060 – which amounts to 38 inventions and 23 patent applications per work day.
* Continuing operations