Bosch innovation policy includes making technical know how useful in daily life by developing products that are ready for serial production. Even technologies that many regard as futuristic are already part of today's Bosch product world.

Bosch patent registrations underline the future-oriented philosophy of Bosch: 2,791 patents were registered in 2004 alone. That puts Bosch in second place in Germany and third in the European Patent Office.

From households and DIY to security systems and packaging technology: Bosch innovations are everywhere.

The cooker remains cool, the food is cooked
Cooking with an induction field cooker is fast, clean and economical. Induction field cookers only create heat where it
is needed – in the pot. The heat can be adjusted as precisely
as on a gas cooker. Within seconds, an electromagnetic field heats up the bottom of the pot. No heat is lost, 25% of the energy is saved and performance is increased by 50%. It is more convenient too: Since the cooker does not heat up, nothing can burn on the cooker.

Full power without cables
Whether you are a professional or a DIY enthusiast, with innovative lithium ion rechargeable tools from Bosch, you can do without a mains supply. The tools are more compact and even lighter than standard cordless devices, since the lithium ion cells have a higher energy density. Without damaging the cells, the rechargeables can be charged at any time, since there is no memory effect. The patented Electronic Cell Protection (ECP) prevents overloading, overheating and
deep discharging.

Save fuel in stop and go traffic
Hybrid technology from Bosch enables fuel savings of between 4 and 8 percent. In the Smart Electronic Start/Stop system, the engine control unit controls the modified starter according to the driver's wishes, using different sensor values. The engine automatically stops in neutral and restarts as soon as a pedal is pushed. Reduced emissions are another advantage of this technology.

One look is enough to open doors
Identification using ID cards or PIN and tedious checks are no longer needed. Facial recognition processes more than 2,000 facial characteristics to verify the identify of a person in less than 2 seconds to determine whether they are allowed access using saved reference images.

Powerful computers perform more than 100 million operations per second to recognize a single face. Biometrics for Bosch are secure, efficient and versatile. Time consuming, indiscreet entrance checks are a thing of the past. One look is enough.

Ready to use syringes in a transport system
Countless complex processes are required to produce ready to use syringes, but sterile space is always limited. The FLS packaging and sealing machine from Bosch solves the dilemma with an innovative construction.

Since the front and rear sides of the machine can be used simultaneously for production, only a minimum amount of sterile space is required. All production steps are carried
out in a completely germ free environment with a continuous transport system. The modular structure permits adjustment to suit specific product requirements. It allows producing many different kinds of ready to use syringes efficiently in high precision with a single machine.

The patented system also prevents cosmetic deficiencies such as scratches or splinters and reduces the risk of broken glass.

Bosch sees its task as making life safer and more
convenient – with products that already contain the future.
What will we offer you in the future? Wait and see.