A story of invention
In the late 1970s, James Dyson was frustrated with his traditional vacuum cleaner losing suction with its dusty, clogging bag. Frustrated with this, James spent more than 15 years and 5,127 prototypes before inventing the first vacuum cleaner that used cyclonic separation to separate the dust from the air flow. Today, Dyson's engineering philosophy remains the same - to solve problems others seem to ignore.
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Today, Dyson has a global team of engineers, scientists and software developers focused on the development of solid-state batteries, high-speed electric digital motors, sensing and vision systems, robotics and AI. Since inventing the first cyclonic vacuum cleaner, Dyson has created problem-solving technologies in robotics, haircare, audio, air purification, and lighting.
Discover Life on campusEngineering for the future
The Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology, the James Dyson Foundation and the James Dyson Award aim to inspire and educate the next generation of problem-solvers around the world. Meanwhile, Dyson Farming invests in the future of sustainable agriculture, applying Dyson's expertise in technology and innovation to improve harvests while protecting the environment.
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