Our vision and strategy build on a strong scientific foundation with more than 80 years of research and development (R&D), and a deep-rooted passion for science, technology and innovation. Our world-leading and renowned research enables us to develop the solutions needed to power a sustainable future.
We were founded on the belief that applied fundamental research is key to building and retaining a leading position globally, which is why we annually reinvest massively in our R&D. We steadily increase our number of patent families, currently counting more than 600.
Since 1950, we have contributed to more than 1,800 publications, demonstrating scientific leadership amongst industrial peers.