Germany, July 1 -- Siemens closed its acquisition of ebm-papst's Industrial Drive Technology (IDT) division. IDT has about 650 employees in Germany (St. Georgen and Lauf an der Pegnitz) and one in Romania (Oradea). Its portfolio includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems, as well as driving systems. These technologies are used in free-moving, driverless transport systems designed for industrial environments, where they facilitate the efficient movement of goods and materials. This acquisition complements the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, strengthening Siemens' position as a leading provider of flexible manufacturing automation solutions. Integrating the new portfolio into the existing automation portfolio and leveraging Siemens' g...