100 Years of Corporate Research at Siemens
In 1905, researcher Werner Bolton became head of the first corporate research laboratory at Siemens—the forerunner of today’s Corporate Technology (CT). To commemorate this anniversary, Pictures of the Future is presenting a retroÂspective that lists the most important research and development milestones at Siemens
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Siemens' R&D: Tuned in to Today’s Megatrends
Interview with Claus Weyrich on the transformation of industrial research
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Light: Let There Be Light
Over 100 years ago, Siemens researchers created the first reliable lamp to use an incandescent filament. Today they are still helping to chart the way toward innovative lighting systems
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Semiconductors: The Silicon Pioneers
In 1945, Siemens researchers converted a manor house into a lab. There, they invented a new method for producing ultrapure monocrystalline silicon—a process that’s still used for 80 percent of the world’s production
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Computers: Software Is the Key
Software is a key technology for Siemens. Back in 1954, a small team of 16 pioneering technicians began to develop what would become the world’s first fully transistorized, general-purpose computer. Today, half a century later, Siemens employs more than 30,000 software specialists
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Communications Technology: Communications Come of Age
The pointer telegraph, our company’s foundation stone, was invented by Werner von Siemens in 1847. Communications have come a long way since then. Today, the focus is on the convergence of fixed-line networks, mobile communications, Internet and TV—and once again Siemens is leading the way
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Microscopy and Imaging: Views of the Smallest Worlds
Microscopy and imaging techniques revolutionized medicine and materials sciences in the 20th century. Innovations from Siemens broke new ground in these areas—and helped to advance technologies ranging from electron microscopy and ultrasound to computer and magnetic resonance tomography
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Sensors: Promising Power (Piezo Technology)
Piezo technology offers prime examples of sensor and actuator systems. Siemens has made key contributions to almost every area of the technology’s application—the latest is the revolutionary piezo injector for diesel engines
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Energy: Powered by Siemens
Siemens has shaped the history of power engineering, and Werner von Siemens started it all with his dynamo machine. His successors are developing environmentally friendly power plants, superconducting engines and fuel cells
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