The Tuas facility will begin operations by 2025, marking a key step in Dyson’s commitment to expanding its manufacturing capabilities.
SINGAPORE: Dyson has unveiled plans to open a new battery manufacturing plant in Singapore, a move that forms part of the company’s US$3.4 billion global investment strategy aimed at bolstering its engineering and manufacturing prowess.
The new plant, located in Tuas, is slated for completion later this year and will be fully operational by 2025. This facility will be pivotal in producing Dyson’s next-generation proprietary battery technology, which, in conjunction with software, AI, and connectivity, will drive future advancements in Dyson’s technology.
James Dyson, the company’s founder, explained that just as Dyson has long invested in developing digital electric motor technology, its next-generation battery technology will revolutionize the performance and sustainability of its products.
The Tuas plant, covering the equivalent of 53 basketball courts, is one of Dyson’s most significant manufacturing investments to date and is expected to be a central hub for the company’s push into more energy-efficient and compact technologies. This expansion is part of Dyson’s broader £2.75 billion investment plan over five years, which also includes facilities in the Philippines and the UK, focusing on energy storage, software, and AI.
Dyson has been manufacturing its own batteries for more than a decade in a quest to produce smaller, lighter, and more sustainable batteries. The new plant in Tuas will further enhance the company’s ability to meet this goal.
Roland Krueger, Dyson’s CEO, highlighted Singapore’s strong engineering talent and the government’s support for Industry 4.0 manufacturing as key factors in the decision to expand the company’s footprint there. Last year, Dyson also announced plans to invest S$1.5 billion in its Singapore operations over the next four years.
In addition to the Tuas plant, Dyson will be launching a new technology facility in the Philippines, which will focus on AI, robotics, and fluid dynamics, as well as a £100 million technology center in Bristol, UK, to support software and AI engineering.
Dyson’s expanding portfolio of products, including air purifiers, robotics, and beauty devices like the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, is becoming increasingly reliant on integrated software, sensors, and connectivity.
