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NWI Aerostructures Selects FactoryTwin® to Strengthen Operational Planning and Real-Time Decision Intelligence

Hopkins, MN — December 08, 2025 — NWI Aerostructures, a leading producer of highly complex structural parts and assemblies with manufacturing operations in Wichita (KS) and Nashville (TN), has selected the FactoryTwin analytics platform to accelerate its digital transformation journey. The predictive and prescriptive analytics enabled by FactoryTwin will enhance NWI Aerostructures’ planning precision, data diagnostics capabilities, shop floor visibility, and customer responsiveness at both sites.

NWI will deploy three FactoryTwin modules—FactoryValidator®, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning), and DigitalCI™ (Digital Continuous Improvement), as part of its broader digital transformation initiative. Together, these modules create a single, integrated environment where production teams can quickly evaluate options, adjust plans with confidence, run rapid scenario analyses, and act on insights rooted in real-time factory conditions.

With S&OP, NWI Aerostructures gains an automated planning layer that allows production teams to seamlessly explore multiple paths, assess capacity alignment, and coordinate decisions across departments. FactoryValidator adds deep data diagnostics and process integrity checks, while DigitalCI accelerates continuous improvement with automated Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen identification for lead time and cost reduction, as well as for improving on-time delivery.

“FactoryTwin aligns closely with our Mission 2027, focusing on growth, efficiency, and competitiveness,” said Walt Sirmans, CEO of NWI Aerostructures. “The ability to translate data into clear, actionable guidance enhances how our teams plan, collaborate, and execute on a daily basis.”

FactoryTwin will unify data from machines, data systems, and tribal knowledge, creating an on-demand digital twin of NWI Aero’s operations. This enables faster evaluations of production alternatives, greater accuracy in aligning supply and demand, and more transparent communication between sales & marketing, engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and leadership.

“NWI Aero is a forward-thinking manufacturer on key platforms in business jets, military & commercial aircraft, and space segments. We’re excited to support their profitable growth,” said Vivek Saxena, CEO of FactoryTwin. “Our platform is built to help manufacturers move from static reporting to dynamic, insight-driven decisions using digital twin technology.”

About NWI Nashville

NWI Nashville, LLC is a focused factory for long and large aluminum machining, forming, processing, and structural assembly up to 100 feet in length operating in a 1,000,000 sq. ft facility in Nashville, TN.  With over 80 years of experience and a focus only on long and large aluminum parts and assemblies, NWI Nashville excels at Making Complex Structures Simple for its aerospace and adjacent market customers.  More information about NWI Nashville, LLC can be found on the company website at https://www.nwiaero.com.

About NWI Wichita
NWI Wichita, LLC, a division of NWI Aerostructures, LLC, is a focused factory for high speed, monolithic aluminum machining and subassembly up to 4 meters in length operating in a 200,000 sq. ft facility in Park City, KS. With 20 5-Axis machines, load/unload stations, and 116 pallets, NWI Wichita offers scalability and simple solutions for complex structures supporting commercial and military aerospace customers, satellite and launch vehicle customers, and semiconductor manufacturers. More information about NWI Wichita, LLC can be found on the company website at https://www.nwiaero.com.

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