Siemens Global Lighthouse Factory Using HECOR Office Pods
Siemens Numerical Control (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. is the largest R&D and manufacturing base for Siemens Motion Control outside of Germany. Leveraging continuous digital transformation and AI-driven adaptive manufacturing, the company has been successfully selected as a “Global Lighthouse Factory” by the World Economic Forum.
Yet, even for such a benchmark factory headquarters, the open-plan office layout presents unique acoustic challenges inherent to world-class manufacturing facilities — The office environment at the Siemens Numerical Control factory headquarters highly encapsulates the typical pain points faced by large technology manufacturing enterprises:
The Acoustic Challenge in a World-Class Manufacturing Facility
Challenge | Impact |
|---|---|
| Deep work fragmentation | Frequent discussions and machine operating noises constantly interrupt high-focus mental work, making deep thinking nearly impossible |
| “Nowhere to talk” | Impromptu team discussions disrupt nearby colleagues, while traditional meeting rooms are cumbersome to book |
| Confidentiality risks | Remote meetings with Siemens headquarters in Germany often cover sensitive technical and supply chain strategies — conducting these in open workstations poses a real risk of information leakage |
Re-planning of Working Space
In response to the above pain points, HECOR Office Pod Manufacturers introduced one person office pods to Siemens’ Jiangsu factory.
Tested by SGS, these office pods achieve speech noise reduction of over 29.5 dB, significantly isolating external ambient noise. The single-person office pods are equipped with a high-efficiency fresh air system and adjustable LED lighting to ensure comfort during extended use.
These single-person office pods have been strategically deployed across different areas of Siemens’ world-class factory:
Next to workstations in the R&D area: Engineers can step into the office pod at any time for deep programming or solution writing without leaving the workstation area. The quiet environment inside the office pod makes “immersive work” possible.
Strategic Deployment Across the Factory
HECOR office pods have been strategically placed in three key areas of the Siemens facility:
| Location | Purpose |
|---|---|
| R&D workstations | Engineers can step into a pod for deep programming or solution writing without leaving their work area — making “immersive work” possible |
| Open collaboration zones | Quick access for confidential video conferences with overseas colleagues or remote technical guidance, ensuring sensitive information stays protected |
| Public corridors & lobbies | Transforming underutilized “idle space” into “efficient space” — the modular design allows rapid deployment without civil engineering |
A Partnership Built on Quality and Innovation
The partnership between Siemens Jiangsu Factory and HECOR represents a precise upgrade to the office model of a world-class factory headquarters.
While retaining the collaborative advantages of open-plan offices, the introduction of single-person office pods precisely addresses the real needs for focus and privacy in core scenarios such as R&D, cross-border communication, and cross-departmental collaboration.
For global enterprises seeking to balance open collaboration with focused productivity, HECOR office pods offer a proven, scalable solution — backed by SGS verification, GREENGUARD Gold certification, and the trust of industry leaders like Siemens.
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