Industrial Technology Recruitment Blog

30th October 2024 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Technology

Chris has a wealth of experience recruiting across the tech industry. Putting his industry expertise to use, he recently produced the "Data Center Download" - a bi-weekly news roundup, that explores the latest funding, collaborations, product updates and funding news from cutting-edge data center companies across the US, Europe and APAC.

Approaching challenges of modern data centers – who’s doing it well?

22nd October 2024 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Technology

As the data center demand grows, so do all of the challenges that companies face in maintaining, scaling, and securing these facilities. As a recruiter in the data center market, understanding these challenges is crucial—not just for sourcing great talent, but for providing value to our clients. Here’s a look at some of the biggest hurdles data centers face today.

Case study: Hiring a Head of Automation for Andritz Separation

15th October 2024 by Christina Radner

Posted in Automation, Case Studies

ANDRITZ Separation needed to hire a Head of Automation for their Selb location. CrimsonXT’s Christina, leveraging her recruitment expertise and long-standing partnership with ANDRITZ, adapted to evolving hiring requirements by shifting the focus from leadership to technical skills. Within weeks, she successfully placed a candidate with 13 years of industry experience.

The rise of Chinese mobile robotics in Europe

15th October 2024 by James Disney

Posted in Automation

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.

Industry Innovators: An interview with Kenny Watson – Senior Manager – Intralogistics Solutions at KION Group

8th October 2024 by James Disney

Posted in Automation, Industry Innovators

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

1st October 2024 by James Disney

Posted in Automation

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.

The hidden cost of big tech: Data center emissions

27th September 2024 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Technology

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.

Data center download | Weekly roundup

26th September 2024 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Technology

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.

The AI boom and demand for data centers

10th September 2024 by Chris Pickles

Posted in Technology

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.

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