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Siemens Plant Amberg
The Siemens Electronics Works Amberg (EWA), established in 1989, is globally recognized as one of the most advanced examples of modern industrial production and the implementation of Industry 4.0. The facility in the Upper Palatinate primarily manufactures Simatic programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which are indispensable for factory automation worldwide. The site is unique for its extreme degree of digitalization: products and machines communicate with each other, allowing production to be managed almost autonomously. This results in exceptional quality with a near-zero error rate while maintaining high manufacturing flexibility. The plant serves as a global flagship model, attracting thousands of experts annually who visit to learn about the future of the smart factory. Siemens Amberg proves that high-tech manufacturing remains competitive in Germany through consistent innovation and digital transformation.
- Location: Bavaria, Germany
- Top sights: Vesuna-Turm · Heilige Dreifaltigkeit · Russ.-Orth. Kirche
- Nearby: Rosenberg (10 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -2 | -1 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 3 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 58 | 44 | 47 | 40 | 75 | 72 | 77 | 75 | 55 | 52 | 56 | 60 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- The Electronics Works Amberg commenced operations in 1989.
- The factory achieves a quality level of 99.9989 percent (Six Sigma standard).
- Approximately 17 million Simatic products are manufactured here annually.
- Around 75 percent of the value added is generated by autonomous systems.
- The site employs approximately 1,200 highly qualified workers.
- The plant has won the 'Factory of the Year' award multiple times.
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Sights in the town Siemens Plant Amberg (10)
Dreifaltigkeitskircherl
Building in Amberg, Upper Palatinate, Germany.
Atelier Michelle Gliefe
Artist studio in Amberg, exhibitions and artworks.
Nabburger Tor
City gate of the Upper Palatinate town of Amberg.
Kurfürstenbad
Swimming pool and wellness facility in Amberg.
Stadtmuseum Amberg🏛 museum
Art and cultural history museum in Amberg, Bavaria.
Stadtbrille
Late medieval water gate structure in Amberg.
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