NWI Aerostructures has begun foundation work at its Wichita manufacturing facility to support the installation of two additional Makino MAG3EX high-speed 5-axis machining centers. The expansion represents a significant capital investment aimed at increasing production capacity and supporting growing demand from aerospace and space industry customers.

Once installed, the new machines will bring the total number of MAG3 machining centers at the Wichita facility to 18, the largest concentration of these machines under one roof among Tier 2 aerospace suppliers in the United States. The expansion will also establish the company’s fifth 5-axis machining cell, which is designed to ultimately support six MAG3EX machines.

The MAG3EX platform is particularly well suited for machining complex aluminum structural components used in aerospace and satellite applications. Its high-speed capabilities and precision performance enable the production of intricate parts with tight tolerances—requirements that are increasingly common in the rapidly growing space sector.

NWI Aerostructures has seen strong momentum from customers in the space market, where satellite components align well with the size, geometry, and machining demands optimized for the MAG3EX platform.

In addition to increasing capacity and technical capability, the Wichita expansion supports NWI Aerostructures’ broader diversification strategy. By expanding into high-growth markets such as space, the company is strengthening its resilience and positioning itself to navigate fluctuations in traditional aerospace cycles.

Foundation work is currently underway to prepare the site for installation of the new machines, marking another step forward in the continued growth of NWI Aerostructures’ Wichita operations and its commitment to advanced aerospace manufacturing.