Explore our comprehensive portfolio that addresses the complete care continuum for many of the world’s most threatening diseases.  Discover the stories of pioneers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare to help improve people’s lives around the world Patient-centered innovation has been and always will be at the core of our company Dive deeper into our fascinating technologies Expansion and upgrade of entire location by 2025 Siemens Healthineers will invest about €60 million through 2025 to expand and upgrade its location at Kemnath in Bavaria The project will also create up to 50 new jobs The investment will ensure that the strong demand for medical technology products can continue to be met with no impact on quality Radiotherapy devices from Varian – linear accelerators – will also be manufactured at the location in the future Siemens Healthineers will set up new production lines for that purpose and upgrade parts of the factory In-house training at the location will be bolstered by the construction of a new workshop and the acquisition of new software and equipment the energy systems in all buildings at the location will be upgraded “Our traditional location in Kemnath will continue to play a key role for our business in the future,” says Michael Braunreuther Head of the Kemnath location at Siemens Healthineers “That’s why we’ll continue to invest in this area to support the future growth of the company and secure our leading position on the market Our long-term plans for the future represent a clear commitment to the Kemnath location.” The Kemnath plant in the Oberpfalz region was established in 1962 It has grown since then from a purely contract-based manufacturer to a Center of Competence for mechatronics that covers large parts of the Siemens Healthineers product range The components developed and manufactured in Kemnath include C-arms for angiography systems in addition to tables for MRI units and components for analytical systems used in lab diagnostics Siemens Healthineers currently employs a workforce of more than 1,200 at the location It recently invested €13 million in a new logistics facility that began operations in January of this year Siemens Healthineers will construct a new administration building at the location for about 130 employees It will include the new training workshop and the new reception area The building should be able to be operated CO2-neutrally To enable the manufacture of radiotherapy devices from Varian at Kemnath in the future a completely new production line will be installed in the production area Linear accelerators of this type are used in hospitals for the targeted treatment of cancer and are among the most technically innovative accelerator systems on the market Delivery of the first systems is expected by as early as fall 2022 In addition to acquiring new processing machines the existing 3D printing Center of Competence will be expanded to cover more space and more devices This will enable individual metal or plastic components needed for production to be manufactured right on-site A total of 50 new jobs will be created at the location many in the areas of development and manufacturing Download Image Download Image Siemens Healthineers is responding to the structurally growing demand for its imaging products the medical technology company has started construction of a new logistics hall This is planned as an extension to the existing production facility and has a gross floor space of roughly 3,500 sq “As a market and technology leader in many fields Siemens Healthineers is particularly benefiting from the structural growth in the healthcare market The current coronavirus crisis demonstrates very clearly the importance of the contribution we are making to society with our products and solutions Our products help save lives and improve health,” says Christoph Zindel member of the Managing Board at Siemens Healthineers we’re both highlighting our commitment to the location and offering a sign of stability in times that are difficult for everyone.” The plans are for an automated small-part warehouse in combination with a high bay warehouse for storing and order picking high-volume parts The company in Kemnath is currently resorting to external storage resources that are more and more approaching their capacity limits The new hall will be built according to state-of-the-art technical standards and will substantially improve efficiency at the location for example through the use of automated tow trains The facilities will be ready for occupancy in the second half of 2021 The project volume totals over 12 million euros The Kemnath factory in the Upper Palatinate region was founded in 1962 and has since developed from a simple contract manufacturer into the Competence Center for Mechatronics and covers broad sections of the Siemens Healthineers product portfolio The components manufactured in Kemnath include C-arms for angiography systems and tables for magnetic resonance tomographs as well as components for analysis systems used in laboratory diagnostics Siemens Healthineers currently employs more than 1,200 people at this location Link to the press picture Varian manufactures Halcyon radiotherapy systems in Germany for the first time  Production of radiotherapy systems at Siemens Healthineers site in Kemnath following successful integration of Varian  manufactures the first Halcyon radiotherapy system at its Kemnath site Siemens Healthineers built a completely new production line at the plant and expanded its research and development team these are once again part of the Siemens Healthineers product portfolio European and US markets are manufactured in Kemnath The first Halcyon from Kemnath goes to Curavid Radiotherapy and Radiology in Lübeck Siemens Healthineers announced in February 2022 that it would invest EUR 60 million in the Kemnath production site and create 50 new jobs The expansion of the production to include radiotherapy devices is part of this investment.  "We want to further expand the production of radiotherapy systems in Kemnath and increase the quantities We also want to increase the vertical integration of the Halcyon system by producing more individual parts here in the plant," said Michael Braunreuther head of the Kemnath site at Siemens Healthineers "The expansion of our portfolio here in Kemnath is a further commitment to Germany as a location for innovation."  Radiotherapy is one of the most important methods of modern cancer therapy and is now used in more than half of all cancer treatments are part of the product portfolio of Varian Linear accelerators are used both in the outpatient sector and in hospitals for the targeted treatment of cancer The Halcyon system from Varian is one of the most technically innovative accelerator systems on the market Siemens Healthineers built another production site for these systems in Kemnath A second production site is located in Beijing Siemens Healthineers manufactured radiotherapy systems in Kemnath are still available and can be used to test the new Varian systems The production of radiotherapy systems complements the existing portfolio at the site tables for the TrueBeam radiotherapy system will also be manufactured here.  Every manufacturing company has an impact on the increase in global greenhouse gas emissions. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) calls for these emissions to be halved by 2030 in order to achieve the 1.5 degree Celsius target.[1] Countless companies are now focusing on meeting a net zero target or achieving a state in which a company’s greenhouse gas emissions have no impact on the climate This can be achieved by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the value chain and by offsetting the effects of the remaining emissions However, this is an ambitious goal, since reducing emissions quickly and drastically presents a complex challenge for companies. Logistical, physical, strategic, and economic hurdles must be overcome — as is the case for employees of Siemens Healthineers working at the company’s site in Kemnath, Germany. Despite the challenges, Stefan König, EHS Manager at Kemnath The team displays what can be accomplished and sets a good example for both Siemens Healthineers and other companies So let’s take a look at the five key steps Kemnath is taking toward net zero and how they are already proving effective Science-based targets (SBTs) are scientifically based targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions They specify the reductions your industry and your company must achieve in order to effectively limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius The Paris Climate Agreement was signed by the member states of the United Nations in 2015 The agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels All signatory states confirmed that they would submit voluntary commitments to reduce their emissions national climate protection contributions must be updated and increased every five years as of 2025 the State of Climate Action study released in 2023 found that global efforts to limit warming are failing across the board and are insufficient to meet the 2030 targets.[2] SBTs help companies develop their own climate-action strategies by specifying clear and measurable targets companies commit to reducing emissions and minimizing their ecological footprint Siemens Healthineers is already making good progress on this path “We are proud that we’ve already been able to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 80 percent compared to 2010 by implementing measures to improve energy efficiency and lower emissions The goal for 2030 is to cut our CO2 emissions by a further 90 percent compared to 2019 And we’ll get closer to that goal by installing heat pumps and substituting natural gas in our processes The implementation of suitable measures is currently being evaluated.” König describes the site’s achievements so far: Carbon emissions in Kemnath are steadily falling although the number of employees is growing The goal for 2030 is to reduce emissions by a further 90 percent compared to 2019 levels will be further expanded by 2025 with an investment of €60 million A new administrative building for around 130 employees is currently under construction This will replace an inefficient predecessor from the 1970s that couldn’t be renovated economically the new building will house a training area and a reception area.  it will feature a carbon-neutral energy system with a heating and air conditioning system that uses air/water heat pumps Rooftop photovoltaic panels is being prepared and can be used to cover as much as ten percent of the building’s electricity needs The remainder will be purchased from green sources The building’s insulation and optimally sized windows will help ensure very low energy requirements It will also have fully LED lighting and demand-based regulation of heating and air conditioning The building’s surroundings will be attractive and climate-friendly: The outdoor spaces will be greened with native plants natural shading will provide coolness on hot days and all sealed surfaces will be light so that they reflect heat and reduce interior temperatures says everything will be done “just like at home.” In other words and weighing up the need for every electrical system and component The building is another area where “many little ideas contribute to the big picture and everyone is aware of what’s needed,” says Höller adding that everyone in Kemnath is “very proactive.” There are several intermediate goals on the path to net zero One important milestone is switching from natural gas to green electricity for manufacturing A major change like this requires considerable advance planning including developing and installing the appropriate infrastructure The Green Team is continually refining the measures needed to make this transition a success Eco-efficiency in production means using as few resources as possible to manufacture a product But how can you gain transparent information about the resource use and climate impact of highly complex medtech products One concept that can help here is the “CO2 equivalent,” a measure that is quantified by multiplying the greenhouse gas emissions by their Global Warming Potential (GWP) A CO2 equivalent (CO2e) is a unit used to standardize the climate impact of different greenhouse gases To make the effects of all gases comparable IPCC experts developed the Global Warming Potential (GWP) This index expresses the warming effect of a specific amount of a greenhouse gas compared to CO2 As the most relevant greenhouse gas for humans carbon dioxide is the basis for the standardization The GWP makes it possible to compare the effects of all greenhouse gases with the effect of CO2 which is why all comparative values are called CO2 equivalents Head of Technology Catalyst and Sustainability at Technology Center Mechatronic Products Kemnath explains an important principle for production in the climate-change era: “Eco-efficiency means manufacturing products either in a carbon-neutral way or with fewer CO2 emissions The product itself becomes eco-effective when we recycle it at the end of its lifecycle.” This cradle-to-cradle (C2C) principle was developed by Professor Michael Braungart who is collaborating with Siemens Healthineers in Kemnath Braungart warns of dilemmas that could arise when improving processes: “We do the wrong things perfectly and thus only perfectly wrong.”[3] As a way out of this dilemma he describes his approach for achieving a consistent circular economy: “Effectiveness means doing things in such a way that I can close the cycles in term of ecology And efficiency means that I simply do things with fewer resources,” explains Ott you can combine both — by establishing closed loops with a minimal use of resources Ott notes that “being efficient can mean I simply produce less waste That means it's important to be both efficient and effective.” As part of the company’s cooperation with Braungart selected products from the portfolio are analyzed in Kemnath to identify materials and bonding technologies that are not conform to the C2C principle New C2C-compliant solutions are then developed collaboratively One example can be found in the 3D-printing center: Here individual metal or plastic components can now be manufactured onsite for use in production This is an important step toward applying the C2C principle; it will also make Kemnath less dependent on suppliers and enable the company to retain full control over the resources and materials it uses König explains that “the reference point for further reducing CO2 emissions is already very low due to the reduction measures we’ve already implemented Our goal now is to install heat pumps to replace the natural gas we are currently using to generate heat and to power our processes.” If the team succeeds in making Kemnath carbon-neutral by 2030 the natural gas still required for surface technology today will be replaced by green electricity ideally produced in part by photovoltaic panels on the hall roofs The team is also aiming to achieve optimal handling of recyclable materials Kemnath sends no plastic waste away from the site; it is thermally used onsite.  materials are to be recycled wherever possible possible investments in the double-digit million range are being assessed right now Siemens Healthineers has pledged to be proactive in its environmental efforts a more decarbonized and more circular value chain will be created every year The Kemnath site is serving as a role model in this endeavor.  Germany was founded in 1962 and has evolved from a pure contract manufacturer into a center of excellence for mechatronics The components developed and manufactured in Kemnath include C-arms for angiography systems Varian also manufactures its linear accelerators for radiotherapy treatments here.  https://climateactiontracker.org/publications/state-of-climate-action-2023/ about 120 school graduates began their vocational training or dual courses of studies which combines vocational training and academic studies in one program at Siemens Healthineers Technical and IT professions account for the lion’s share Having a training program of its own is an important factor for Siemens Healthineers since this contributes to covering the high need for qualified talents and helps to further develop the company long-term Vocational training is offered at the Erlangen and Marburg sites; the dual courses of studies are offered in tandem with the universities of Erlangen/Nuremberg international trainee placements within the company are also available Participants can be assigned to various locations in Germany “Our company offers its own vocational training program as well as dual courses of studies which focus specifically on the needs of the healthcare industry thanks to their practical training stints Digitalization and Industry 4.0 are causing changes in our manufacturing processes are laying the cornerstone for lifelong learning and professional development of the innovative next-generation of employees at Siemens Healthineers,” says Christina Sauer Applications are already being accepted online for the 2019 training year. Information about the individual occupations and courses of study, along with a link to the online application site, is available at www.healthcare.siemens.de/careers/ausbildung-duales-studium (in German only) Siemens Healthineers has spaces in vocational training for electrical technicians in devices and systems specialist consultants in integrated systems medical technology radiology assistants (MTRA) Dual courses of studies represent 20 percent of the training positions in which participants study at a university and gather practical experience at the company when they’re not attending lectures Siemens Healthineers offers openings for bachelor’s degree programs in business administration and computer science with focus on business information management Mr. Heiko JahrSiemens Healthcare GmbHHenkestr. 12791052 ErlangenGermany+49 162 2568150heiko.jahr@siemens-healthineers.com