History of Innovation
Starting with electromedical device manufacturing in 1877, Siemens Medical Solutions has a long, proud tradition of innovation. From manufacturing the world’s first X-ray tubes in 1896 to developing the world’s first PET/CT scanner, Siemens has been at the forefront of medicine, transforming the delivery of care.

Siemens Stats
Sales: $9 billion FY 2005
R&D Expenditure: $882 million FY 05
Employees: 33,000

Siemens History
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