Westinghouse’s 90-Year-Old Atom Smasher Moves On | Pittsburgh News

Westinghouse is relocating its historic 90-year-old atom smasher—the world’s first industrial Van de Graaff generator—to its nuclear headquarters in Cranberry Township, after it sat neglected and vandalized for a decade following the demolition of its original building. Once a cornerstone of nuclear physics research, the machine’s move comes as local officials and scientists celebrate its preservation, despite past hurdles including a $250,000 relocation cost and lack of local funding. While public access remains uncertain, this iconic relic of scientific innovation is finally getting a new home—and a second chance to inspire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3dfa80749c9fd743