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This biweekly deep dive into the world of clean energy explores everything from energy storage systems to electric vehicles, battery tech & future mobility. This article focuses on the trends we can expect this year.

While investment across warehouse automation startups took a downturn in 2024 (due to economic uncertainties and investor priorities), the demand for smarter, more efficient logistics solutions is stronger than ever. Despite a challenging funding landscape, startups are reshaping supply chain operations.

2024 saw a 3% decline in warehouse automation orders, a rare slowdown in an industry that has seen rapid growth over the past decade. The reasons for this? Let's explore in this article.

Earlier this year, US President Donald Trump announced that Emirati billionaire Hussain Sajwani, chairman of Dubai-based developer DAMAC, would invest at least $20 billion in data centers across the US. This commitment underscores a broader global trend - the intensifying competition to develop cutting-edge AI and data infrastructure. 

This bi-weekly LinkedIn news roundup explores the latest funding, collaborations, product updates and funding news from cutting-edge automation and robotics companies across the US, Europe and APAC.

Chris Pickles 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.

Welcome back to The Energy Brief. Following our Christmas break, we're straight back to business, with plenty of developments across the market. In this bi-weekly LinkedIn series, Matt Challinor explores the latest funding, collaborations, product updates, and funding news from the cutting-edge smart building, energy, and cleantech companies in the US, Europe, and APAC.

Jasmine Crane works as part of our Energy team, sourcing clean energy and sustainability giants with top-tier talent across the US. Recently, she started her newsletter ‘Current Affairs!’ – a biweekly deep dive into the world of clean energy—exploring everything from energy storage systems to electric vehicles, battery tech & future mobility. In this edition, Jasmine focuses on the trends we can expect this year.

For warehouse managers and logistics professionals, navigating change is a constant challenge. Whether you’re optimizing inventory, streamlining operations, or implementing new technologies, staying ahead of industry trends can mean the difference between thriving and falling behind. In this blog, we explore 5 key trends we expect to shape the future of warehouse automation this year.