By Jess Jones Iconic British manufacturer Dyson said it ramped up investment into research and development (R&D) by 40 per cent in 2023, as it looks to capitalise on rapidly growing technology sectors. Dyson, the maker of vacuum cleaners, fans and hair appliances said it is now pumping over £9m a week into the R&D of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, next-generation batteries, and software at its major research hubs in the UK, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The engineering firm’s investment in battery technology could help it improve product performance and lifespan. Sir James…