DYNAMIC DYSON Brilliance and determination born out of frustration led James Dyson to create a brand synonymous with cutting-edge and effective vacuum cleaners

even if you’re out of the house. This way, you can stay on top of the air quality in your home.

In your opinion, why is connectivity an essential feature for home appliances today?

Connectivity opens up new ways for users to interact with and benefit from the technology they have in their homes. But I stand steadfast in the belief that software cannot exist without hardware— we should be mindful to continue developing tangible technologies. At Dyson, we continue to invest in core technologies. For instance, last year we acquired Sakti 3, a battery technology company that we hope will spur the next revolution in battery performance. Where the real leaps will be made is where software enables the hardware to be more efficient.

Tell us about Dyson’s research laboratory in Singapore.

We set up the research, design and development (RDD) centre in 2007 to support the transition of projects from design to manufacture. It’s a state-of-the-art facility with a series of test chambers that put our machines through a slew of tests. In fact, during the development of the purifier, the Dyson Pure Cool Link, our engineers developed a test facility that smokes cigarettes—it allowed them to test the filter for efficiency in removing volatile organic compounds such as ammonia and acetaldehyde. We have a technology pipeline that stretches 25 years into the future, and we will be launching three new product categories from now till 2020. The RDD lab will continue to play a critical role on this journey.