Dyson
Singaporean–British multinational technology company
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| 2023 | Dyson launched the Gen5Outsize, featuring the same technology as the Gen5Detect but with a 150% larger bin, 25% wider cleaner head, and double the run time for cleaning large homes. |
| 2023 | Dyson filed a patent infringement lawsuit against SharkNinja related to a hair styler, seeking an injunction to block sales of the Shark FlexStyle range and its attachments. |
| May 2023 | Dyson launched the 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum cleaner, an advanced version of the 360 Heurist with a lower 99 mm profile, improved 360-degree vision system using time-of-flight sensors and camera, and enhanced navigation capabilities. |
| 2022 | Dyson introduced the Gen5Detect with a fifth-generation Hyperdymium motor, capable of 135,000 revolutions per minute and up to 262AW suction. It became Dyson's first floor-cleaning product proven to capture and lock viruses. |
| March 2022 | Dyson introduced the Dyson Zone, an innovative wearable technology that combines noise-cancelling headphones with a personal air purification system. The device features miniature compressors, dual-layer filters, and advanced noise cancellation using 11 microphones, addressing urban air pollution concerns. |
| March 2022 | Announced plans to invest S$1.5 billion in Singapore over the next four years, as part of a broader $4.9 billion global strategy. |
| March 4 2022 | Officially completed the restoration of St James Power Station headquarters. |
| February 2022 | After Channel 4 News reported allegations of 'forced labour' conditions at a Malaysian manufacturer (ATA IMS), Dyson announced termination of contracts with the manufacturer. |
| February 22 2022 | Dyson ceased supplying products to Russia, discontinuing online sales, social media presence, and advertising activities in response to Russia's impending invasion of Ukraine. The company also suspended the annual James Dyson Award in Russia and shut down directly managed retail spaces while attempting to halt activities at third-party retailers. |
| 2021 | Multiple winners in the James Dyson Award: Kelu Yu, Si Li, and David Lee from the National University of Singapore win for HOPES, a device for pain-free, at-home eye pressure testing for glaucoma. Joseph Bentley from Loughborough University, England, wins for REACT, a technology to stem bleeding and help save stabbing victims' lives. Jerry de Vos from Delft University of Technology wins for Plastic Scanner, a low-cost, handheld device to identify plastic for recycling. |
| 2021 | Completed restoration works on St James Power Station and began moving to the new headquarters. |
| 2021 | Dyson began moving to its new headquarters in Singapore by the end of the year. |
| 2021 | Dyson released the 360 Heurist robotic vacuum cleaner, an advanced iteration of their robotic vacuum technology. |
| 2021 | Began moving to the new headquarters at the end of the year. |
| March 24 2021 | Dyson announced the V15 Detect on March 24, featuring laser detect technology to identify dust particles as small as 10 microns and a piezo detector to display particle collection data on an LCD screen. |
| 2020 | Dyson discontinued its basic cooling fans and transitioned to an extended range of combination fan air purifiers, including models with optional heating and advanced air quality monitoring capabilities. |
| 2020 | Judit Giró from the University of Barcelona and University of California, Irvine, wins the James Dyson Award for The Blue Box, a biomedical device for pain-free, non-irradiating, low-cost, in-home breast cancer testing. |
| 2020 | Unveiled a global strategy involving a $4.9 billion investment across global headquarters in Singapore, campuses in Wiltshire, and operations in the Philippines. |
| 2020 | The prototype of the Dyson electric vehicle, known as the N526, was unveiled and placed on display at Dyson headquarters. |
| November 2020 | Dyson launched the V11 Outsize model in November, featuring increased bin capacity, a larger frame, wider floor head, and greater airflow and suction. |
| August 2020 | Dyson revealed the V12 Slim Digital Slim vacuum for Asian markets in August, designed to be smaller and lighter than the V11. |
| April 24 2020 | Dyson announced their CoVent ventilator was 'no longer required', despite earlier development efforts. |
| April 24 2020 | Dyson announced that their CoVent ventilator was 'no longer required', effectively ending their ventilator production project. |
| March 2020 | Dyson announced the 'Corrale', a cordless hair straightener, further diversifying their range of hair care technology products. |
| March 2020 | Dyson announced support for UK hospitals by manufacturing ventilators in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| March 25 2020 | The British government ordered 10,000 ventilators from Dyson, contingent on passing medical tests. |
| 2019 | Dyson released the 360 Heurist, an upgraded version of the 360 Eye robot vacuum with an improved navigation system and an LED light ring for use in dark rooms. |
| 2019 | Lucy Hughes from the University of Sussex, England, wins the James Dyson Award for MarinaTex, a biodegradable plastic made from fish offcuts. |
| 2019 | Began restoration works on the St James Power Station, which would become Dyson's new headquarters. |
| October 2019 | Dyson announced the cancellation of its electric vehicle project, despite engineers developing a 'fantastic electric car', due to lack of commercial viability and potential buyers. The project had employed over 500 people, mostly in the UK. |
| October 2019 | Released the Pure Cryptomic air purification device, available in fan and heater+fan versions, capable of removing formaldehyde from the air. |
| March 27 2019 | Dyson released the V11 cordless vacuum on March 27, featuring an upgraded motor and fan, with models including Animal, Torque Drive, and Absolute. Introduced current sensors to automatically adjust power based on floor type. |
| January 22 2019 | Dyson announced plans to relocate its company headquarters to Singapore, citing proximity to Asia-Pacific markets and dissatisfaction with EU bureaucracy. |
| 2018 | Dyson released the Lightcycle lamp, building upon the CSYS range with advanced features including Bluetooth connectivity through the Dyson Link app and the ability to dynamically adjust light intensity and color temperature based on individual user preferences and environmental conditions. |
| 2018 | Nicolas Orellana and Yaseen Noorani from Lancaster University win the James Dyson Award for the O-Wind Turbine. |
| October 2018 | Dyson launched the 'Airwrap' styler, which uses the same V9 motor as the Supersonic hair dryer and can style wet hair using the Coandă effect, expanding their innovative hair styling product line. |
| September 2018 | The second cohort of students joined the Dyson Institute, with 40% being female, significantly higher than the national average of 15.1% for engineering subjects. |
| April 2018 | The South Korean court dismissed Dyson's lawsuit against LG, ruling that LG's advertisements were based on objective test results from reliable institutions and did not constitute intentional false or exaggerated claims. |
| March 2018 | Dyson launched the V10 cordless vacuum in March, a successor to the V8 with a faster motor, larger bin capacity, and a new 'point and shoot' hygienic bin emptying system. |
| February 2018 | Dyson revealed additional details about its electric vehicle development, confirming three electric vehicles were under development as part of a $3 billion project. |
| 2017 | Dyson introduced the V8 Carbon Fiber, an upgraded version of the V8 with a more powerful motor producing 155 AW in MAX mode. |
| 2017 | Dyson launched the V7 cordless vacuum, based on the V8 design but with a less expensive model featuring a shorter battery runtime and slightly different specifications. |
| 2017 | Michael Takla, Rotimi Bhavsar, and Prateek Mathur from McMaster University win the James Dyson Award for the sKan, a device using thermal maps of the skin to detect melanomas. |
| November 2017 | Dyson initiated legal action against LG in South Korea, challenging advertisements for the Cord Zero A9 cordless vacuum cleaner that claimed the vacuum's motor rotation speed was '16 times faster than that of a jet engine'. |
| September 2017 | The Dyson Institute welcomed its first cohort of undergraduate students, offering BEng degrees in engineering in partnership with the University of Warwick and employing students as engineers three days a week. |
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