IDS Open Day 2026: Energy Efficiency & Reliability Event

Reduce energy costs. Improve reliability. Extend equipment life.

Date: Wednesday 24 June 2026
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Lunch: 12:30pm
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire

With rising energy costs, increasing pressure on sustainability, and tighter operational margins, businesses can no longer afford inefficient systems or unexpected downtime.

Unplanned failures, poorly maintained motors, and inefficient drive systems don’t just impact productivity- they significantly increase energy consumption, operational costs, and environmental impact.

Join IDS for our Driving Energy Efficiency & Reliability Open Day, where our engineers and leading manufacturers will share practical, real-world solutions to help you reduce energy usage, improve system performance, and build more reliable, future-ready operations.

Through live demonstrations, expert advice, and hands-on technical discussions, the day will focus on how improving reliability and efficiency together can deliver immediate cost savings and long-term sustainability benefits.

What You’ll Learn

During the event you’ll gain practical insight into:

How regular drive servicing improves both reliability and energy efficiency
The role of monitoring technology in reducing downtime and avoiding energy waste
How power factor correction lowers energy costs and improves electrical efficiency
Practical strategies to reduce energy consumption across your drive and motor systems
How to extend equipment lifespan while improving overall system performance

Why Attend?

Whether you’re specifying, installing, or maintaining drive and motor systems, this event will help you:

Reduce unplanned downtime and system failures
Lower energy consumption and operating costs
Improve reliability and overall system performance
Extend the lifespan of motors and drive systems
Avoid common design and installation mistakes

Manufacturer & Technology Stands

ABB

Explore technologies designed to improve system performance, monitoring, and energy efficiency:

ABB Smart Sensor
HMI & PLC solutions
Flow meters
Soft Starts & Switchgear

Hitachi

Discover power factor correction solutions and learn how improving power quality can:

Reduce energy costs
Increase system efficiency
Protect critical equipment

DART Technology

Learn about advanced drive monitoring and diagnostic solutions that:

Identify inefficiencies early
Reduce downtime
Support ongoing energy optimisation

IDS Technical Advice Stations

Variable Speed Drive Support– Practical guidance on improving drive performance, reducing energy consumption, and maintaining reliability.
Motor Advice Desk– Hosted by Dave Blissett, offering specialist advice on motor efficiency, servicing, and long-term performance. Including a presentation of IE6 Motors- a step beyond incremental efficiency improvements, towards fundamentally more efficient motor technologies.

Technical Talks

We will have a range of technical presentations throughout the day, delivered by IDS engineers and leading manufacturers, focused on improving energy efficiency, reliability, and system performance.

Presentation Line-Up:

What are IE6 motors and when should I use them?

Dave Blissett (IDS)

Understand the next generation of motor efficiency and where IE6 technology can deliver measurable performance and energy gains.

How to optimise Variable Speed Drives to ensure maximum energy efficiency

Martin Richardson (ABB)

Learn how to get the most out of your drive systems through correct setup, optimisation, and ongoing management.

Power Quality Solutions (Harmonics and Power Factor Correction)

Moses Irangu (Hitachi)

Discover how improving power quality can reduce energy costs, protect equipment, and enhance overall system efficiency.

Prevent VSD breakdowns with DART Technology

Nick Brown (DART)

See how advanced monitoring and diagnostics can identify issues early, reduce downtime, and support long-term reliability.

Networking Lunch

Lunch will be served at 12:30pm, providing an opportunity to connect with the IDS team, manufacturers, and industry professionals to discuss shared challenges and solutions.

Join us for what promises to be an informative day:

Unit 5 Denman Court,
Merlin Way
Quarry Hill Industrial Estate
Ilkeston,
Derbyshire,
England,
DE7 4RA

Register Your Place

If you would like to attend the IDS Open Day 2026, please register your interest below:

Register your place at the IDS Open Day

Join us on Wednesday 24 June to explore practical ways to improve energy efficiency and system reliability.

Complete the form to reserve your place.
A member of the IDS team will confirm your attendance and keep you up to date with event details.