IDS are ABB Inverter specialists. We specify, install, commission, repair, service and hire variable speed drives.
Following months of planning, it was fantastic to finally welcome customers, partners and industry professionals to our IDS Open Day 2026. From the moment the doors opened there was a real buzz around the building. Despite one of the hottest days of the year outside, our workshop and presentation room provided a welcome escape from […]
On Tuesday 9th September, we were delighted to welcome so many guests to our IDS Open Day, held at our premises in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The day was a fantastic opportunity to share knowledge, showcase technology, and connect with both familiar and new faces. We were thrilled to see such strong attendance, with previous, current, and […]
IDS Open Day – 9th September 2025 Explore Energy-Saving Technology, Drive Innovation & the Hitachi’s Grid Components Roadshow We’re excited to invite you to the IDS Open Day, taking place on Tuesday 9th September 2025, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at IDS, Ilkeston. Building on the huge success of last years’ inaugural open day, this year’s […]
Understanding Harmonics To appreciate the full benefits of ABB’s Ultra Low Harmonic drives, it’s necessary first to understand the concept of harmonics. Essentially, harmonics are unwanted currents that flow within a power system, caused by non-linear electrical loads. Non-linear loads, such as variable speed drives, switch power on and off abruptly to control the output. […]
For this blog article we are delighted to have George Dodwell, ABB Water Framework Manager – South, explain harmonic distortion and where it comes from: When we look at harmonic distortion (most often known simply as “harmonics”), I feel it’s best to start at the beginning and understand what it is and how it is […]
Here ABB’s Martin Richardson reflects on feedback from the water industry on the issue of harmonic mitigation. Four years ago, ABB received CPD accreditation for a training course that looked at the effect of harmonics on the operation of water plants and ways in which their impact could be mitigated. The course targeted water industry […]
On the 14th May 2019 we hosted an ABB training day on Harmonics and Mitigation Methods for the Water Industry. The interest for the training was very high, both morning and afternoon sessions were fully booked within a day of publishing them, prompting us to add another date. The Course Itself The training day was […]
New Date Added! Due to the high level of response we received we have added another date for the Harmonics and Mitigation Methods for the Water Industry training course. The first day was booked up in just two days, so we decided to add another on: Wednesday 12th June 2019 IDS are hosting a half day […]
This week we feature a recent article from ABB’s water industry manager for UK & IE, Stuart Foster. Writing in Drives & Controls, Stuart explains the challenges Water Companies face when it comes to harmonic pollution: “Have you noticed how a single word can mean one thing in one context, but something totally different in […]
