Siemens’s Amberg Electronics Manufacturing Plant (EWA) won the coveted "Best European Factory" award this spring, making it a model for factories of the future. Employees and management are justifiably proud of this honor and the financial success of the EWA. With standardized improvement processes in all departments and on all levels, the plant has steadily raised its quality and productivity over the years. One of the many factors for its success: state-of-the-art SIPLACE placement equipment.