Westinghouse

American  

[wes-ting-hous] / ˈwɛs tɪŋˌhaʊs /

noun

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

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Westinghouse Scientific  

/ wĕs′tĭng-hous′ /

1. 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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Saudi Arabia will work with US-based firms to develop its civilian nuclear technology, opening a lucrative market for companies like Westinghouse that manufacture large-scale conventional nuclear reactors.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

The money can be used to pay up-front for equipment that utilities will need to build the plants, which are expected to be co-owned by utilities and nuclear designer Westinghouse.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

The Department of Energy says Westinghouse has seven partners who have signed letters of intent.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

Last fall, the U.S. said it would partner with Westinghouse to get $80 billion of new reactors under construction, with 20% of the company’s profit flowing to the federal government above $17.5 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

But Westinghouse, whose AC system was inherently cheaper and more efficient, bid $399,000.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson