BWXT Launches Digital Transformation Center in Melbourne, Florida

BWX Technologies Inc. has officially opened a new 11,600-square-foot Digital Center in Melbourne, Florida. This facility marks the company’s significant entry into the Space Coast technology community and serves as a central hub for its digital transformation initiatives.

The new center will focus on enhancing operations through digital transformation, smart operations, artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and cybersecurity. By leveraging advanced technologies, BWXT aims to improve decision-making processes and responsiveness across its nuclear and defense sectors.

Rex D. Geveden, president and chief executive officer of BWXT, emphasized the strategic importance of this investment. He stated, “This strategic investment underscores BWXT’s commitment to remaining at the forefront of technology and innovation, ensuring the company can meet the evolving needs of its customers in a rapidly changing digital landscape.” Geveden also highlighted the access to a “very large pool of technical talent” in the region, which will be crucial for the center’s success.

Center’s Focus Areas and Goals

The Melbourne Digital Center will concentrate on four primary areas: digital transformation, smart operations, AI and automation, and cybersecurity. BWXT plans to expand its use of modern collaboration tools and enterprise platforms to enhance operational efficiency.

Smart operations will integrate advanced technologies designed to improve quality and agility. The center will also develop AI-enabled solutions that facilitate data-driven decision-making and bolster cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information and critical systems.

The facility has the capacity to accommodate over 40 employees and was completed approximately seven months after the project launch. This timeline reflects BWXT’s focus on speed and innovation in execution.

Strategic Importance of the Location

BWXT selected Melbourne for its Digital Center due to the area’s strong base of engineering and digital talent. The center is expected to support the company’s immediate modernization goals while paving the way for future advancements in product digitization and AI applications.

The opening of the Digital Center is part of BWXT’s broader strategy to enhance operational performance and simplify workflows across its global manufacturing facilities. The company, which employs around 10,000 people and operates 17 manufacturing facilities worldwide, is also known for its strategic partnerships with U.S. and Canadian government operations at over two dozen additional locations.

The establishment of this center not only reinforces BWXT’s commitment to technological leadership but also signals a significant investment in the local economy and workforce development in Florida’s Space Coast.