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While China hasn't always been seen as a major player in the mobile robotics industry, its quick progress has caught its competitors off guard, and alongside Germany and the US, China is expected to be at the forefront of the industry, with a combined annual demand for over 350,000 mobile robots by 2030.

In this Innovators episode, Automation Consultant James Disney interviews Senior Manager at KION Group, Kenny Watson to find out more about the specific industry, his career journey and advice to anyone looking to be a part of the industry.

The Automated Advantage: Meeting Warehouse Demands. Automation Consultant James Disney walks you through common challenges warehouses face due to the increased demand, and automated solutions to guide you through them.

Emissions from the in-house data centers of Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple may be 662% higher than what’s reported, largely due to the use of Renewable Energy Certificates. These allow companies to claim carbon reductions without using actual green energy at their sites. With AI’s energy demand skyrocketing, this hidden pollution poses a major climate challenge.

The news this week highlights major global expansions, innovative approaches to sustainability, and the demand for AI-optimized infrastructure. Construction companies, colocation operators, and cloud giants are making moves to address demands.

As AI reshapes industries across the globe, its increasing hunger for data processing power is driving an expansion of data centers. The central question is: How can data centers keep up with AI’s rapid growth while minimizing their environmental impact? Chris Pickles walks us through solutions for sustainable growth.

The data center industry is at a pivotal juncture, driven by a convergence of technological innovation, regulatory changes, and shifting consumer expectations. As we look into 2024 and beyond, one of the most profound transformations is the increasing focus on sustainability and energy efficiency.

It's an annual tradition that we bring together our London & Leeds offices for a summer party, fundraising for our Simone Taylor Fund. This year, we spun a wheel of fancy dress ideas & took to the infamous Otley Run in Leeds, all whilst raising money for Target Ovarian Cancer. 

An international chemical manufacturer reached out to us for their next strategic hire - a Head of Engineering in West Germany. This was a critical role with overall responsibility for the engineering function, including people and budget management for a team of up to 30 engineers.