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Dyson: James Dyson (2018)
How I Built This with Guy Raz
Building a Better Cyclone Prototype: Overcoming Challenges in Dust Separation
The speaker conducted empirical experimentation before the days of computer simulation./nThey faced two main problems: achieving a high level of dust separation and ensuring collection of smaller particles./nIt took the speaker 5,127 prototypes to find the right solution./nThe speaker borrowed money from the bank and received financial support from Jerry Fry to sustain their living while working on the prototypes./nOnce the prototype was ready, the speaker pitched it to various vacuum cleaner and domestic appliance companies./nWhile the companies examined the prototype, they showed little interest in taking further action.
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