NWI Aerostructures has begun foundation work at its Nashville manufacturing facility to support the installation of a new bavius technologie AeroCell 700/200, a horizontal high-speed 5-axis CNC machine that will be the most advanced of its kind at the site.

The project involves excavation and the pouring of a specialized foundation designed to support the machine’s high-performance capabilities. Once installed, the AeroCell 700/200 will significantly expand the Nashville facility’s machining capacity and technical capability.

With a 7-meter by 2-meter work envelope and a 30,000 RPM spindle, the AeroCell 700/200 is designed for high-speed, high-precision machining of large, complex aerospace components. The addition of this technology will enable NWI Nashville to further strengthen its performance in producing high-quality parts for aviation and space applications.

This investment is a key milestone within Project 2035, NWI Aerostructures’ long-term initiative to modernize and expand the Nashville site into a fully integrated, next-generation aerospace manufacturing facility, with focus on advanced manufacturing technologies, improved efficiency, and expanded capabilities to support the evolving needs of aerospace customers.

The Nashville site has more than 80 years of manufacturing history, and the AeroCell 700/200 represents the latest step in its continued evolution. By combining advanced machining technology with decades of experience, NWI Aerostructures continues to strengthen its ability to deliver world-class quality, precision, and reliability to customers across the aviation and space industries.

Foundation work is currently underway, marking the first visible step in bringing this new capability online and laying the groundwork for the future of aerospace manufacturing at NWI Nashville.