Original Editorial
Analysis & Insights
Industry shifts, company strategy, original research and market observations from across the global cleaning industry.
iRobot’s Financial Crisis
On December 1, IRobot’s official website released a financial document, which disclosed some of IRobot’s debt situation.
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January 6, 2026 Yard Cleaning and Tool News Roundup
A January 6 industry news roundup covering CES backyard robotics signals, MOVA and Dreame outdoor products, STIHL’s Suzhou R&D center and related tool-chain moves.
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Kingclean Chairman Ni: A Formal Interview
When Kingclean released Mojie M12 Max, I had an in-depth exchange with Ni Zugen, Chairman of Kingclean Electrical Appliances, for more than an hour.
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How Laifen Should Enter Hard Floor Washers
A few days ago, I heard from friends in the supply chain that Leifen was going to make a hard floor washer, and the team came to Suzhou to inspect it.
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Lithium Batteries in Vacuums and Power Tools
In October 2015, Dyson acquired battery start-up Sakit3 for US$90 million. Previously, Dyson invested US$15 million in Sakit3.
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Maytronics and the Reinvention of the Robotic Pool Cleaner
In Kibbutz Yizre'el in northern Israel, Maytronics' factory is not far from farms and cattle sheds.
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The One Power Strategy in Small Appliances
3. What would it look like if the home appliance industry had One power?
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Robotic Pool Cleaners Are Becoming a Backyard Robotics Battle
A swimming pool for a middle-class American family did not require much technological imagination in the past.
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Who Will Become the New King of Robotic Mowers?
The lawn mower robot industry is entering the eve of the coronation of a new king.
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SharkNinja’s Road to a Ten-Billion-Dollar Appliance Company
A look at SharkNinja’s path toward USD 10 billion, focusing on brand architecture, product speed, category expansion and supply-chain execution.
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