Siemens in From Tradition into the Future in Berlin.

Since 1847.

2 3 When and his partner And we are still shipping leading-edge Traffic signals are controlled to optimize Johann Georg Halske, a mechanic, founded technology throughout the world. the flow of traffic through the city. No From a backyard a business in 1847 in a small backyard work- For example, the world’s most energy- matter whether it’s traffic management shop in Berlin with ten employees, nobody efficient gas turbine for ecofriendly gen- technology in the Tiergarten tunnel or could foresee that it would turn into the eration of power and gearless drives that electronic signaling centers for the main workshop to global group it is today – with a workforce of make wind turbines very easy to service. train station, Siemens makes sure that roughly 343,000 employees in 190 countries. And high-voltage switchgear to transport Berliners and visitors alike travel safely Back then, the young company presented its electricity generated from wind power and quickly wherever they are in the city. latest inventions in Berlin, and they attracted safely and reliably to end consumers over a global group attention from all over the world. hundreds of kilometers. Or switchgear for Globalization has made the race for the the smart power grids of the future. best products and ideas faster and tougher. For example, the pointer telegraph, which was the first system to transmit messages Technology from Siemens is also in use But we do not need to fear the compe- via electricity, and the dynamo for con- at many places in Berlin itself. The Traffic tition, because Siemens’ engineers in verting mechanical energy into electrical Information Center at airport Berlin have always been good at turning energy. In addition, they produced the first constantly receives information about solid ideas into successful products. electric streetcar (installed in Berlin-Lichter- the current traffic situation from various felde), the first automatic traffic signal locations. For the global market and for Berlin. (erected at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin) and And we are working day in, day out to the first electric railroad (presented at the Intelligent energy efficiency solutions in make sure that it stays that way, in line Berlin Trade Fair of 1879). conjunction with the latest automation with our long tradition. and security systems ensure that many Today, Siemens remains the largest indus- of the city’s public and private buildings trial company in Berlin, with about 12,000 are well equipped for the future. employees at six manufacturing and devel- opment sites.

4 5 Siemens is the largest industrial company On top of that, heavy investments were in Berlin. A whole area of town is named made that year to strengthen the sites Largest industrial company after it – Siemensstadt. in Berlin. Of a total of €320 million, €130 million was invested in production It lies between and Span- machinery and buildings and €30 million in Berlin dau. Four manufacturing and develop- in employee training and continuing ment sites belonging to Siemens AG and education. its subsidiaries are located there. There is also a plant in and another one in Most of the money – €160 million – was Treptow. Siemens does not have such a spent on research and development. concentration of production plants any- And that pays off, as Siemens comes up where else in the world. The company is with roughly 300 inventions each year in a major economic factor for the capital of Berlin. Siemens also plays a leading role . in Berlin when it comes to training. About 1,300 young people are learning a trade In fiscal 2013, its Berlin plants produced or profession, of whom approximately goods and services with a value of 300 are being trained on behalf of other €2.4 billion and also purchased goods companies. and services for about €600 million from small and medium-sized enterprises in the region.

6 7 Siemens orients its operations to the This means that customers always have needs and wishes of customers and has a local point of contact. High-quality Customer proximity therefore bundled its nationwide service service and sales is available through- and sales activities for Germany in a out Germany – from the entire industry separate organization called Siemens portfolio to power generation and in Germany Germany. distribution, solutions for intelligent infrastructures or healthcare. Siemens A service and sales team made up of Germany is a clear statement about about 14,000 employees and offering Germany as a place to do business. customers the entire range of Siemens Over one-third of the global workforce products and solutions is controlled from is employed in Germany, and two-thirds the German capital. of global R&D funds are invested there. To meet customer requirements optimally, you have to be local. That is why Siemens Germany has set up over 40 branch offices throughout the country.

8 9 Gas turbine plant Gas turbines for now and the future

Fossil energy sources will continue to play an important role in the energy mix of the future. Modern power plants featuring gas turbines from Siemens are flexible and highly efficient. They reach full power in just a few minutes and can balance out the fluctuating supply from renewable energy sources. Thanks to their high efficiency, they are also climate-friendly when operating in baseload mode. Siemens gas turbines therefore make a major contribution to a reliable and ecofriendly power supply.

Day in and day out, employees at the Its results regularly surpass everything In addition, our specialists ensure smooth Since delivering the first gas turbine for Berlin gas turbine plant work together that has gone before, for example turbine planning, control and provision of a power plant back in 1972, the Berlin with one objective – to make gas turbines blades, ceramic heat shields, low-emission services in our customers’ power plants. gas turbine plant has manufactured for use in power plants. Continuous burners and the SGT-8000H series of gas Our service experts look after the whole more than 950 machines for custom- research and development, longstanding turbines, which can achieve an efficiency power plant – ranging from gas and ers in over 60 countries. The site now experience in manufacturing new systems rating of 61% in combined cycle power steam turbines to generators. This is not produces gas turbines with a capacity and customer-oriented service are joined plants. Weighing 440 metric tons and simply a matter of repairs or exchanging of 114 to 400 MW for the 50 Hz and under one roof. This multifunction site delivering 400 megawatts (MW), the parts but comprehensive concepts to 60 Hz markets. These gas turbines are bundles all skills, combining employees SGT5-8000H can supply the population optimize existing power plants through- characterized, among other things, by with a wide variety of qualifications. of a city like Hamburg (about 2,2 million out their lifetime. low production costs, high availability, inhabitants) with power. great ease of maintenance, long life Transporting a gas turbine rotor within Like other Siemens sites, this one includes and – thanks to the continuous reduc- Assembling the SGT5-8000H the plant an engineering facility that is a global tion of carbon dioxide and nitrogen leader. oxide emissions – good environmental It also has a manufacturing facility that compatibility. sets international standards with innova- tive technologies and a test center that is one of the most modern and capable in the world. All this leads to highly efficient products generating electricity at power plants worldwide. In a nutshell, the Berlin gas turbine plant is Siemens AG’s compe- tence center for the design and construc- tion of prototypes of new gas turbine generations.

Transporting a gas turbine rotor

10 11 Berlin switchgear plant Switchgear technology for the world from Berlin

Siemens’ switchgear plant in Berlin is the largest factory for switchgear in the world. On every voltage level, its technology provides maximum safety in electricity grids. Products and systems that meet the highest quality standards and help secure economical power transmission and distribution now and in the future are manufactured on an area of over 330,000 m². The switchgear plant demonstrates its expertise impressively with a broad range of high- and medium-voltage switchgear equipment, surge arresters and vacuum interrupters.

The plant is the company’s competence with no damage to equipment, and to Switchgear technology from Berlin is well from the selection of ecofriendly raw center for high- and medium-voltage prevent any consequential damage to known and in demand all over the world materials wherever possible and highly switchgear technology for Siemens’ the grid or at the consumer level. In the thanks to its high quality, long life and resource-conserving handling of all production facilities worldwide. It coop- Berlin switchgear plant’s test center, the availability. Over 80 % of some products working media and materials, up to erates closely with partner plants in equipment is tested under maximum load are exported. The concentration of de- the systematic avoidance of waste France, Russia, China, India, Mexico, to make sure it will safely and reliably velopment and manufacturing expertise and comprehensive recycling. Brazil and the United States, and is the meet all technical and weather-related here, highly qualified and committed global research and development center requirements when in use. employees, a depth of manufacturing All plastics are processed exclusively for high-, medium and low-voltage that is far above average, and continuing using single types in order to facilitate switchgear. Around 50 new patents per year serve investments in production plants – these recycling. The water used in the electro- to emphasize the plant’s outstanding factors guarantee that all products and plating shop is constantly fed back and Committed skilled workers take responsi- With one of the world’s largest private position in the development of future- systems made at the switchgear plant cleaned. In addition, the plant utilizes Clean-room conditions and continuous bility for the high quality standard in the test centers for switchgear and a team oriented technologies, including on the will always meet the highest quality environment-friendly degreasing agents monitoring of all process parameters manufacturing process of more than 300 specialists, the plant international level. These include new standards. At the same time, the pioneer- and water-based paints. To make the guarantee consistently high quality has unique research and development compact circuit breakers as a space- ing range of products produced at the switchgear plant one of the world’s most resources. saving alternative to classic switchgear plant meet all market requirements for modern factories of its kind, Siemens setups, vacuum reclosers for the North innovative and reliable products that are invests around €70 million each year. A high-voltage circuit breaker must be American market to protect medium- economical as well. This unique investment is not only an able to cope effortlessly with a million voltage overhead power transmission impressive affirmation by Siemens of times the power of a normal domestic lines against outages due to temporary Protection of the environment has been the importance of its location in Berlin fuse. Here, accuracy in the order of mil- faults, and surge arresters for system firmly established as a corporate goal at but also makes the switchgear plant one lionths of a second is required to ensure voltages of up to 1,200 kilovolts. Siemens for years, and is systematically of the most modern development and that electric power is disconnected safely implemented at the switchgear plant. manufacturing facilities for switchgear Environmental protection plays a crucial technology in the world. role even in the development stage,

12 13 Berlin dynamo plant Dynamo plant as the trendsetter for large drives

The Berlin dynamo plant has been setting trends in the development and pro- duction of customized large drives since 1906. It came up with the world’s largest turbo set, the largest hydropower generator, the most powerful rolling mill drive, the magnetic bearing drive, the 79 MW fast-running damper actuator, and the permanently excited large machine as a direct-driven wind power generator. The plant produces machines with a power range of 3 to 100 MW, speeds of 15 to 15,000 revolutions per minute and a weight of up to 600 metric tons.

The dynamo plant has been an innova- Increasingly strict environmental regula- An investment in a new 110 KV supply This includes the development of direct- tion leader in the field of large electrical tions have caused more and more elec- point has made it possible to test large driven, permanently excited wind power machines for over one hundred years. trically driven machines to be deployed drives with a power of up to 100 MW. generators for use in offshore wind With its 700 specialists and engineers, where gas turbines or diesel engines This has given the dynamo plant another farms. Prototypes of a new generation the dynamo plant has continuously used to be in operation as direct drives, important unique selling point on the have been developed and built at the managed to meet market requirements. for instance in compressors and ships. global market that has often pulled in dynamo plant. High-voltage machines About 100 engineers in development The trend toward direct-driven units has orders. with a power range of 6 to 50 MW are alone play a key role in its successful led to some interesting new configura- available for general industrial applica- product innovation, making it possible, tions both for slow-running, high-torque The dynamo plant is the trendsetter tions. among other things, to replace fixed- applications such as ship drives and wind when it comes to large machines with a speed electrical machines by variable- turbines and for fast-running units like power of up to 100 MW. These include The dynamo plant is the main site within

Motor housing of a gearless dragline speed drives. This helps to protect the compressors. the most powerful motors of their kind, Siemens AG for the production of large Synchronous motor with a power of 79 excavator drive with a rating of 10 MW environment as the entire process is boasting 79 MW and 8,000 rpm. These machines of up 100 MW. MW at 8,000 rpm for a gas liquefaction at approx. 10 revolutions per minute controlled optimally and a considerable As a result, Siemens AG has won some motors are fully electric compressor plant in Norway amount of energy is saved. Machines big orders from the oil and gas industry drives for gas liquefaction plants. Here, a of up to 15,000 revolutions per minute with heavy involvement of the dynamo special winding concept was devised that can be manufactured with the aid of a plant. In a natural gas field off the coast optimally meets customer requirements. specially developed magnetic bearing of Australia, for example, Siemens drives technology. are being used to liquefy and transport Thanks to another technology developed the gas. They are also being used to at the dynamo plant, slow-running ma-

capture the CO2 that is separated from chines can now be made very compact the natural gas and store it underground. and energy-efficient. This is an ecological reference project.

14 15 Berlin instrumentation plant Technological leadership for over 100 years

For more than 100 years, the Berlin instrumentation plant has been developing and producing devices to monitor, control and protect the equipment for transmitting and distributing electricity. In the event of a fault, they switch off components or entire subnetworks safely, reliably and selectively. The products under the SIPROTEC brand stand for trail- blazing protection technology, with significant innovations that trigger technological trends throughout the world. With over a million protection devices in use, SIPROTEC is the undisputed market leader.

About 900 electronics and software Since 2005, protection devices have also The production facility has blazed new Equipment from this plant is highly re- specialists and skilled workers are em- been »seaworthy«. On board every larger trails by deploying the Siemens Produc- liable, has a long life of about 25 years ployed in the development, production ship there is an electricity supply network tion System, allowing it to focus clearly and comes with an ecofriendly design, and service departments at the Berlin for which automation and protection on customers. Manufacturing of modules so it makes a major contribution to the instrumentation plant. The plant produces technology is required. Our protection has been segmented to enable products conservation of resources. Components protection technology, station control devices meet the requirements of ship- of high and low complexity to be made in for products and the manufacturing technology, devices to capture and ping and are certified by Lloyd’s Register parallel in a very short time, and the one- technologies for them are selected with register network quality as well as and Germanischer Lloyd. piece-flow approach has been introduced the environment in mind in line with the products for communication solutions in the device manufacturing process. Em- requirements of a green company. that support the transfer of protection »Customers determine what we do.« ployees set up the necessary product-spe- signals, telecontrol signals, data and That is the motto of the production cific workstations themselves. This makes Manufacturing of modules: segmentation voice over high-voltage transmission facility, which is committed to meeting it possible to reduce manufacturing times Manual insertion of large components into Powerline (top-selling line with fixed lines. The instrumentation plant exports customers’ expectations and thus offer- by over 90 % while raising quality, and to in modules features ) and Flexline (flexible line with variable features) its products all over the world, controls ing them clear competitive advantages. minimize delivery times for customers. the global logistics center and coordi- All products from the instrumentation nates other plants in the United King- plant are made to customer specifica- dom, India and China. tions.

»Supermarket«: parts for assembly are stored in the manufacturers’ original boxes without repackaging

16 17 Mobility Efficient and integrated transportation of people and goods by rail and road

Five megatrends are driving the need for mobility on an international basis: demographic change, urbanization, globalization, digitalization and climate change. Throughout the world, more and more people and goods need to be moved in and between cities and between countries. The demand for modern, networked and IT-based mobility is therefore increasing everywhere. Siemens is the only company in the world to offer integrated traffic and logistics solutions from a single source. A lot of these solutions come from Berlin, where around 1,000 employees develop and plan safe and efficient mobility solutions for the whole world.

The company presented the world’s first More than 30 information panels at the Berlin is also the location of the company’s Siemens is set to expand its presence in small locomotive in Berlin in 1879. Two roadside show the current traffic situa- competence center for the European Berlin. Berlin is not only the European years later, the first electric streetcar tion. In addition, the messages are pub- Train Control System (ETCS) – a standard capital of mobility but also a city where celebrated its world première in the lished on the Internet, on the radio and to make rail traffic in Europe unimpeded decision-makers, associations and the German imperial capital – also built by via text message and e-mail services. To and economical. In simple terms, the media are based. Siemens’ railroad tech- Werner von Siemens. Siemens went on collect this information, the VIZ uses 800 ETCS ensures that Europe’s trains all nology organization aims to exploit this to install the world’s first electric traffic measuring points on the freeways and speak the same language. In addition, proximity to customers and experts to signal in Berlin in 1924. It was erected 370 detectors in the main road network. Siemens manufactures signals and continue growing its national and global at Potsdamer Platz to make the growing They measure the type, number and railroad switch systems in Berlin for rail business successfully. The prospects are volume of traffic safer and smoother in speed of the vehicles at short intervals. companies all over the world. good: Studies indicate that the global what was then the capital of the Weimar The location of the VIZ is Berlin Traffic market for railroad technology will grow

The volume of traffic is rising worldwide, Republic. Control Center, which was also built by to over €110 billion by 2016. ETCS – standardized interfaces between especially in cities. Products and solutions Siemens in 2005. Together with it, the trains and lines permit interoperability from Siemens direct traffic along sensible across national borders routes As far as technology is concerned, a VIZ is one of the most cutting-edge traffic lot has happened since then. And the management systems in Europe. amount of traffic has soared, too. About 1,4 million cars are registered in Berlin alone. On top of that, many tourists and commuters travel to the city – not only in their own cars but also via public trans- port. Siemens, as operator of the Berlin Traffic Information Center (VIZ), has been tasked by the Federal State of Berlin with supplying them all with the latest news on the traffic situation so they can reach their destinations quickly, securely and in an ecofriendly way. The Berlin Traffic Information Center (VIZ) By expanding its presence in Berlin, Siemens is closer to decision-makers and customers, especially Deutsche Bahn

18 19 Corporate Technology Materials and manufacturing methods of the future

Corporate Technology (CT) is the heart of Siemens’ research and development and a strong innovation partner within the group. The CT experts in Berlin develop innovative manufacturing methods and materials that help our businesses to be market leaders and to strengthen their competitive position. Examples include 3D-printed turbine blades, robust electronics for offshore applications and improving the ecological performance of the production plants in Berlin.

At Corporate Technology, scientists and For example, gas dynamic cold spray- of product reliability. This is why Siemens’ With their holistic view of energy and engineers not only develop new materials ing supports new repair processes and CT experts in Berlin are developing solu- environmental efficiency, the experts and the associated processes but also improves coatings to provide protection tions for cost-effective and reliable manu- at CT can answer questions such as: deliver end-to-end solutions ranging from against corrosion and wear. As a result, facturing technologies. They are aiming »Is an energy-saving lamp more efficient material selection to product planning components exposed to rough environ- at key technologies for the design and in environmental terms despite being and manufacturing rollout/support for mental conditions can have a longer life manufacture of highly innovative elec- transported thousands of kilometers?« the Siemens product areas. It is particu- and be reused. Nanotechnology is also tronics – from the original idea to produc- Using modeling, they clarify whether larly important for new technologies used in coatings. It opens up a range of tion. They see themselves as contacts at an e-car is more ecofriendly than rail and products to be both competitive in surfaces and characteristics that are inac- the interface between development and transport and help Siemens’ customers technological and economic terms and cessible to conventional technologies. For manufacturing who make sure that the to understand how our products affect eco-friendly and resource-conserving. instance, catalytic converters have been company introduces products and pro- the environment. They ascertain whether

Module for a computed tomography developed which are very effective even cesses to its production plants smoothly technologies are not only green but Saving valuable raw materials, through scanner. The special design protects the A new option is additive manufacturing, at low temperature. and gets things right the first time. also cost-efficient, search for recycling recycling for instance, and the assessment logic components against excessive heat or 3D printing for metals. There have technologies for scarce resources such and improvement of ecological performance from the power electronics ensure the sustainability of manufacturing been printers to make three-dimensional Electronic modules need to meet ever The increasing scarcity of resources as the rare earths used in wind turbines, processes and products objects from plastic since the 1980s. more demanding requirements and are such as water, raw materials and energy and look for green supply chains. CT in Now, however, laser printers can be used becoming increasingly complex. At the is drawing attention away from short- Berlin thus develops not only innovative to create machine parts from aluminum, same time, their components are being term commercial action to long-term products but also methods to ensure their stainless steel or titanium. The laser melt- miniaturized more and more. Printed cir- sustainable business. These CT experts sustainability. ing process builds up a 3D structure layer cuit boards should take up as little space are therefore working on improving the by layer from metallic powder. The very as possible, and data has to be processed sustainability of products and solutions fine air ducts inside turbine blades, which quickly and reliably. These features are through the use of efficiency-raising optimize cooling, are a classic example. also required in power electronics appli- technologies and materials. The keywords Single spare parts, too, can be made cations, for example in medical diagnostics here are ecological performance, carbon faster, decentrally and more cheaply by via computed tomography scanning, in footprint, water footprint, modeling, means of 3D printing. Moreover, coating electric drives for industry and for the au- green technologies, resource efficiency the surface of components can improve tomotive sector. And rough environmen- and sustainability. the characteristics of these components tal conditions, such as those in offshore Additive manufacturing: spare parts from a 3D laser printer and give rise to new functionalities. applications, require a high level

20 21 Siemens Professional Education Education is the future

Siemens invests a considerable amount of money in training and education and, in Siemensstadt, has the largest corporate training and education center in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. With about 1,300 apprentices and students, Siemens Professional Education in Berlin is the largest Siemens center of its kind in the world. This includes roughly 300 apprentices receiving training in cooperation with external companies and partner institutions.

At technical and commercial training One particular feature of Siemens’ educa- The Siemens Technik Akademie in Berlin been implemented at over 40 schools, departments as well as at the Siemens tional activities in Berlin is the availability is the company’s own vocational acad- colleges and universities in more than Technik Akademie, young people under- of on-the-job training and vocational emy. It offers programs leading to a ten countries. go technical or commercial training and schooling from a single source. For qualification as an associate engineer in education in 20 different trades and over 100 years, Siemens has run the combination with international courses Another project is called Europeans@ professions. Dual degree programs and Werner-von-Siemens-Werkberufsschule, culminating in a bachelor of engineering Siemens. Each year for the last three continuing education programs to the its own private vocational school. That degree. This is an internationally oriented years, about 30 young Europeans from bachelor level complete the range offered permits optimal integration of theoreti- education concept for young engineers. a total of 14 European countries have by Siemens in Berlin. This involves close cal and practical matters. The quality of The students are taught to a high level in started a course in electronics or mecha- collaboration with universities of applied training is raised by sustained learning English only, qualifying them for interna- tronics under the auspices of the Berlin science and other universities. and the acquisition of key qualifications. tional deployment. In addition, the Sie- Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This is a key aspect of the training concept. mens Technik Akademie in Berlin offers Berlin is thus evolving more and more For years now, Siemens has demonstrated Cross-disciplinary project work, precise the Siemens Mechatronic System Certifi- into an international provider of training extra commitment by offering many dis- project management and a holistic cation Program (SMSCP). This entails an and education that prepares young tal- advantaged and disabled young people approach to learning give rise to voca- industrial certificate from Siemens. The ents at Siemens AG and its cooperating a chance to undergo initial vocational tional skills that put the young people in content of this program is implemented partners for jobs in global competition. training. With targeted encouragement a position to develop themselves further on the basis of the German dual educa- and support, 95 % of them qualify as on their own in the course of their future tion system in existing curricula of edu- skilled workers. careers. cational organizations in various parts of the world. At present, this program has

22 23 Siemens Real Estate SRE – the partner for professional real estate services

In Berlin, Siemens Real Estate (SRE) is in charge of office and factory properties covering a land area of about one million square meters with floor space of roughly 700,000 square meters. The average age of these buildings in Berlin is 68 years. Most of this real estate is in Siemensstadt. SRE is Siemens AG’s real estate specialist and is responsible for the group’s entire property business.

SRE controls Siemens’ real estate portfolio By way of example, last year Siemens’ In addition, SRE operates company res- and is responsible for renting, letting, protected and historic administrative taurants that serve Siemens employees buying and selling properties, managing building in Berlin celebrated its 100th and provide them with healthy, balanced construction projects and organizing all anniversary, while two production halls food. Every working day, around 5,000 necessary operator services. All services covering a total of about 22,000 square meals are served at over eight sites in are implemented under cost, transparen- meters were erected on the historic site Berlin. Child care is another aspect of the cy and efficiency aspects. Optimized, sus- of the switchgear plant in Siemensstadt work-life balance that SRE deals with. tainable use of resources is supported by as part of a project. This impressively This is supported by setting up daycare innovative concepts like Green Building. shows the symbiosis between historic centers which are designed, planned and buildings and the innovative factory and erected under the SieKids brand. In Berlin, dealing with buildings protect- office buildings that are needed. Berlin head office building ed under cultural heritage regulations is Switchgear plant tower block Peter Behrens Hall (Rohrdamm entrance) a challenge and a special responsibility. Siemens Real Estate also ensures that the This applies to a total of 60 % of Siemens’ existing office spaces are used optimally. buildings in the capital. 70 % of the build- The concept developed for a new work ings are used as factory space and 30 % environment provides attractive, contem- as office space. Annual costs of over €20 porary surroundings with more efficient million are incurred for managing the use of space, allowing employees to be ground water and maintaining the old more mobile and flexible. infrastructure, drains and drinking water pipes, among other things.

Dynamowerk Office relaxation zone at Siemensdamm 50 Daycare center

24 25 Committed from the outset

As a company with a long tradition in Berlin, Siemens has been committed to the capital and the surrounding region for over 160 years. Corporate citizenship is a key part of the company’s holistic understanding of sustain- ability.

Werner von Siemens was one of the first The company cooperates with universities As a member of the Kuratorium Preussi- The »Joblinge« project assists disadvan- entrepreneurs to consider social engage- in Berlin to help improve the practical scher Kulturbesitz (Board of the Prussian taged young people in finding an ap- ment important. orientation and quality of the educa- Cultural Heritage Foundation), Siemens prenticeship and getting a start in their tion provided there and to define joint supports the restoration of this unique working life. This project is supported by He was particularly interested in science research projects. An example of this is museum ensemble, the heart of Berlin’s a mentoring program involving Siemens education. In 1879, Werner von Siemens the Siemens Center of Knowledge Inter- museums. The Berlin Jewish Museum is employees in Berlin, who make a worth- was involved in establishing the Elektro- change (CKI) at the Technische Univer- the largest Jewish museum in Europe. while contribution to society with their technischer Verein in Berlin, the world’s sität Berlin. It is one of eight CKIs in the It presents 2,000 years of German-Jewish personal engagement. first electrotechnical association. world and aims to intensify the transfer history, including the peaks and troughs He was a co-founder of Urania, a scientific of knowledge between academia and in the relationship between Jews and As a good corporate citizen, we contribute society in Berlin, and provided the business. non-Jews in Germany. to the sustained development of society The historic Physikalisch-Technische Physikalisch-Technische Reichsanstalt with our portfolio, our local presence Berlin Jewish Museum Reichsanstalt building in Charlottenburg (Imperial Physical-Technical Institute) In 1877, Werner von Siemens helped against a global backdrop and our role with funds to build its premises in the Berlin Natural History Museum buy as a thought leader. Charlottenburg. the fossil of a 150 million year-old early bird named Archaeopteryx siemensii, Siemens is still fostering technical skills which the museum could not have af- among young people in Berlin. For forded otherwise. Siemens is still com- over 25 years, the state of Berlin’s local mitted to museums in Berlin and thus »Jugend forscht« (Youth Researches) helps to make the city more attractive. competition has been held at Siemens’ Berlin headquarters. Siemens supports its partner schools in Berlin and Branden- burg with teaching aids, job application training and student seminars.

Archaeopteryx siemensii fossil

26 27 Siemens AG Communications and Government Affairs Government Affairs Head Office Berlin Nonnendammallee 101 13629 Berlin

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