Implementation of the Integrated Product Policy (IPP) at Siemens ensures that the environmental protection aspects of the total product life-cycle are considered, from early in product development through end-of-life.
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Life cycle assessment by cumulative energy demand
Integrated Product Policy (IPP)
MAGNETOM Verio: Progress that is Impressive
SOMATOM Definition AS: Progress that is Impressive
- Dose reduction of approx. 15%
- Average energy savings of 30% for standard examination
- Contactless power and data transmission prevents abrasion and dust
MAGNETOM ESSENZA: Progress that is Impressive
- Reduction of energy consumption up to 50%
- Zero helium boil-off technology
- Reduction of installation requirements up to 25%
MAGNETOM ESSENZA[613 KB]
SOMATOM Definition: Progress that is Impressive
- Dose reduction for heart examinations up to 50%
- Energy savings of up to 30% for standard examinations
- Reduction of lead content over 80% (from 110 kg to 19 kg)
MAGNETOM Avanto/MAGNETOM Espree: Progress that is Impressive
- Reducing of noise level
- Minimization consumption of helium
- Assessment of all product ingredients
UROSKOP Access:Progress that is Impressive
- Significantly lower energy consumption
- Digital image processing: saves on resources
- Recycling rate of 95.4%
AXIOM Iconos R200: Progress that is Impressive
- Recycling rate of 99%
- Dosage reduction up to 93%
- Reduction of lead pollutants by 98%
Following nature's principle of recycling, Siemens takes used medical systems back...
Corporate strategy now extends to the stage after the product's use.