SGL Carbon Industries Features Contact EN DE Our contribution to a smarter world Read more Trendsetting solutions Read more (R)evolution on the streets Read more SGL Carbon Our contribution to a smarter world The world is changing and so are our markets. We have faced up to this change in the last years. With our strategic realignment and focus on key technology topics that will define the future – mobility, energy, digitization – a new era is beginning for our company. We want to make this change visible both internally and externally. Our new corporate design conveys our corporate strategy, our competencies, our innovative power while at the same time emphasizing our aspiration. Read more Key facts employees 4200 4200 sales in 2017 860 860 million euros production sites 32 32 production sites Industries Trendsetting solutions Our high-quality materials and products made from specialty graphite and composites are used in industrial sectors that determine the future: automotive, aerospace, solar and wind energy, semiconductor and LEDs as well as in the production of lithium-ion batteries and other energy storage systems. In addition, we develop solutions for chemical and industrial applications. Automotive Batteries Semiconductor LED Aerospace Solar energy Wind energy More industries .cls-1{fill:#00748d;}Burger_Close Chemistry Chemicals Food Pharmaceutical Process technology Energy & environment Energy efficiency Energy Conversion Construction and HVAC Oil and gas Industrial applications Defense Technology Automation and robotics Sealing technology Refractory industry High-temperature applications Plastics Aluminum and Non-Ferrous Metals Industrial applications Mechanical engineering Medical technology Measuring technology and optics Metal industry Sports and leisure Tool and mold manufacture Features Create momentum As SGL Carbon, we think ahead to anticipate future developments. In our features, we take up the key topics of the future and illustrate our contribution and that of our customers to a smarter world. (R)evolution on the streets The long period of evolutionary development in the automotive industry is rapidly being replaced by disruptive innovations. New competitors are expanding the range of possibilities and increasing the speed of innovation. Lightweight construction with composites, as well as graphite-based solutions for alternative drivetrain systems, are playing a central role. Learn more Bright prospects The technique of 3D printing offers a variety of possibilities, particularly for prototypes and small batch production. Its use in the manufacture of components based on carbon and graphite is also developing rapidly. Three benefits, highlighted below, provide insight into why 3D printing is a very useful complementary technology. Read more Future giants Energy storage is one of the key topics of the future – whether for mobile communication devices, electric vehicles or supplying homes. An ongoing research project in Pfinztal, Germany, where researchers are installing what is currently Germany’s largest battery, is demonstrating how batteries can also be used for very large amounts of electricity. Read more thinc – Our new magazine Our world is fast-paced, versatile, complex and at the same time full of opportunties. From this point forward, thinc will be offering trendsetting stories from the SGL Carbon cosmos twice a year: we’ll shine a light on special partnerships and take a detailed look at the great social challenges of our time. Follow us with our new magazine. Download Annual Report Download here the latest figures .cls-1{fill:#00748d;}Download Annual Report 2017 PDF (2.6MB) Download SGL CARBON SE Investor Relations Phone +49 611 6029-103 investor-relations@sglcarbon.com Documents regarding the Annual General Meeting For more information visit www.sglgroup.com Board of Management Supervisory Board Corporate Social Responsibility Investor Relations Career Press Copyright 2018 SGL Carbon SE Disclaimer Data Privacy Imprint