Technology

From the very beginning, Siemens was defined by its innovativeness. This is the feature that actually gave birth to the company.

Pioneering technologies and the business models that were built on them have been the foundation of Siemens for over 170 years. The company’s innovations have stood out because they didn’t stop with a mere invention; rather, they established a place for themselves in the market as new products, solutions and services. Find out more.

Information and Communications Technology

From the pointer telegraph to the Smart Data Center: Milestones in information and communications technology.

Power Generation and Distribution

From the dynamo machine to the OWL rotor blade: Milestones in power generation and distribution.

Transportation Technology

From the electric railroad to the electric airplane: Milestones in mobility.

Drive and Automation Technology

From the elevator motor to MindSphere, the operating system for the Internet of Things: Milestones in drive, automation and building technology.

Consumer Goods and Lighting Technology

From vacuum cleaner to LED: Milestones in consumer goods and lighting technology.

Medical Technology

From the x-ray sphere to Molecular MRI: Milestones along the way to integrated healthcare.

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Anyone who deals with Siemens' history becomes a witness to exciting developments. Come with us on a thrilling time trip.

For 170 years now, pioneering technologies have been the foundation of Siemens. Find out more.

From Berlin into the wide world, via London and St. Petersburg – Siemens was an international company from early on. As our region profiles show.

Key moments, important decisions, major anniversaries. Stories from our history make it come to life.

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