Investments

Investments

The innovative strength of the Bosch Group will continue to be a decisive asset in the future. In 2011, we increased R&D expenditure to 4,2 billion euros. At the end of the year, 38,500 associates were working in this area worldwide.

Capital expenditure

 
 

Bosch Group capital expenditure in 2007-2011

Bosch Group capital expenditure in 2007-2011

 
 

Total research and development cost

 
 

Bosch Group total research and development cost 2007-2011

Bosch Group total research and development cost 2007-2011

 
 

1 Including development work charged directly to customers
2 Pursuant to IFRS, without discontinued operations