Westinghouse

American

[wes-ting-hous] / ˈwɛs tɪŋˌhaʊs /

noun

George, 1846–1914, U.S. inventor and manufacturer.

Westinghouse Scientific

/ wĕs′tĭng-hous′ /

American engineer and manufacturer who introduced the high-voltage alternating current system for the transmission of electricity in the United States. A prolific inventor, Westinghouse received hundreds of patents in his lifetime, including the air brake (1869), automated train-switching signals, and devices for the transmission of natural gas. His inventions made an important contribution to the growth of railroads.

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And in late 2025, the federal government tapped Westinghouse as a nuclear “national champion” in an $80 billion deal External link to expand nuclear power in the U.S.

From Barron's

The metalworking scenes were shot at a former Westinghouse Turbine plant.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also covered Toshiba's restructuring and management shakeups following the bankruptcy of its U.S. unit, Westinghouse Electric.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Commerce Department announced a partnership in October with nuclear designer Westinghouse to build new nuclear plants as part of a trade deal with Japan.

From Barron's

These reactors—being built by Westinghouse, Babcock & Wilcox and others—are awaiting certification by various regulators for use in commercial shipping, among other industries.

From The Wall Street Journal

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