# Bladeless Fans Dyson Updates a Staple Household Item By Christina Butty | Published 2009-10-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/10/13/air-multiplier-by-dyson/#more-45322) & [dysoncanada](http://www.dysoncanada.ca/) Many people will be breathing a sigh of relief over [Dyson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-nextgeneration-airwrap)’s new Air Multiplier fan. Spinning fan blades have been a safety issue for generations with parents warning children to not get too close. Not only is the [Dyson Air Multiplier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-hushjet-purifier-compact) safer because it doesn’t have blades, it also produces an even flow of air which is controlled by a continuous dimmer switch. Linked is a video that shows reactions to the new fan. People seem to like it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bladeless Fans:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate bladeless technology into various household items for safety concerns. - **Continuous Dimmer Switches:** Continuous dimmer switches provide an opportunity for companies to develop more precise and personalized control options for various devices. - **Even Air Flow Technology:** Even air flow technology has the opportunity to create more comfortable and efficient office and home environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliances:** Home appliance industry can leverage bladeless technology to create safer and more efficient products that meet changing customer needs. - **Lighting and Electrical Industry:** Electronics industry can incorporate continuous dimmer switches into lighting and electrical products for a more user-friendly and customizable experience. - **HVAC Industry:** HVAC industry has the opportunity to leverage even air flow technology to create more efficient and comfortable office or home environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rectangular Bladeless Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rectangular-bladeless-fans.md) - [Stylish High-Performance Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-turboblade.md) - [Air-Purifying Tower Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bladeless-tower-fan.md) - [Home Cooling Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-cooling.md) - [Multipurpose Living Space Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-circulation-fan.md) - [Targeted All-Season Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-turboblade-cool-heat.md) - [Whole Room-Cooling Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drew-air-circulator-pedestal-fan.md) - [Lamp-Equipped Fan Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-gale-fan.md) - [Air-Powered Hair Styling Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-nextgeneration-airwrap.md)