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The Dyson AM09, also known as the Hot+Cool™ Jet Focus fan heater, is a bladeless fan designed for both hot and cold weather. Its dimensions are 23.43 inches (59.5 cm) in height, 6.02 inches (15.3 cm) in length, 4.45 inches (11.3 cm) in width, and 5.91 lbs (2.68 kg) in weight. The AM09 uses ceramic plates to warm the user and the Air Multiplier™ technology to cool them down (Dyson United States, n.d.). The Air Multiplier™ technology lets the fan dispense smooth air 15 times faster, even without spinning parts (Salisbury’s Appliances, 2024). Furthermore, it does not have any exposed heating parts. This means that the fan is safe, as the features mentioned help prevent injuries and accidents (Engel, 2024). The AM09 was awarded a “Quiet Mark” distinction from the Noise Abatement Society as it is quieter than previous models due to the smooth airflow. The fan also offers users 10 strength settings (Gibbs, 2015). Dyson US (n.d.) states that the fan can be adjusted using a remote control, wh

I wanted to research consumer-grade products with good engineering features and functions to talk about. I considered vacuum cleaners, fans, and washing machines. After using Google Search and AI tools, we decided to go with the Dyson AM09 Bladeless Fan, impressed by its features and functions. Found multiple websites such as Dyson US, TechRadar, and The Guardian talking about the Dyson AM09 Give prompts to perplexity.ai such as "Compare the performance of the Dyson AM09 fans to other fans" and "What are some engineering features and functions behind the Dyson AM09 Bladeless Fan?" to get the relevant sources and information about the fan Edited on 3 Oct 24

Dear Professor Blackstone, My name is Wenjun, and I am a first-year mechanical engineering student enrolled in your communication and critical thinking class. I graduated from Singapore Polytechnic in 2022 with a diploma in aeronautical engineering. Since childhood, I have had a passion for maths, physics, and aeroplanes, which naturally led me to pursue aeronautical engineering. During my final year, I interned at a semiconductor company, where I worked on the assembly line. I used tools such as torque wrenches and screwdrivers to assemble equipment according to schematic drawings for wafer fabrication plants. I also designed a tool holder to organise the workstation, intending to make it easier for assembly workers to locate their tools. Unfortunately, the company found my design inoperable. This experience made me realise I needed further education to improve my engineering skills, prompting me to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering. One of my communication strengths is active

“I contend that we (engineers) are undervalued because of our widespread inability to explain what we do to the general public (and why it is so important). It is one of the hardest goals to accomplish, to be able to boil down difficult concepts into a short and easily understood presentation or elevator pitch.” Marybeth Miceli, President, Miceli Infrastructure Consulting, USA (2011) This quote highlights the importance of communication for engineers when trying to bring across ideas to others from non-engineering backgrounds.  The quote resonates with me, especially the part where "to boil down difficult concepts". For engineers, most of our topics and concepts involve complex theories and terminologies and this usually requires some form of background knowledge to understand . Thus, presenting our findings to people with prior knowledge is a challenging task. This can be as simple as elaborating when asked "What are you currently working on?" in a social contex