Description

National Instruments (NI) equips engineers and scientists globally with a comprehensive suite of software-driven platforms and integrated systems. Its core programming tools include: NI LabVIEW, a graphical environment that allows users to visualize hardware setups, measurement results, and streamline application debugging. NI LabWindows/CVI, an integrated development environment (IDE) based on ANSI C, complete with an engineering toolkit. NI Measurement Studio, a collection of .NET tools designed for developing engineering applications within Microsoft Visual Studio. NI's application software offerings feature: NI TestStand, employed for automated testing and measurement tasks, particularly in manufacturing settings. NI VeriStand, which facilitates the configuration of real-time testing scenarios. Flexlogger, used for configuring sensors and logging data from mixed signals. NI InsightCM Enterprise, a solution for monitoring auxiliary rotating machinery. In the realm of operations management and analytics, NI provides: NI DIAdem, a toolset for configuration-driven technical data management, analysis, and report generation, enabling users to extract and examine engineering and measurement information. NI SystemLink, a robust system management and data acquisition software designed to orchestrate numerous connected devices, streamline software deployments, and manage data exchange across distributed systems. Along with NI Optimal Plus. Beyond software, NI also supplies hardware solutions, including the PXI hardware platform and specialized semiconductor test systems. It complements these offerings with comprehensive software and hardware maintenance, alongside training and certification programs. Its diverse clientele spans the semiconductor, transportation, aerospace, and defense sectors, as well as various government entities. National Instruments has forged strategic alliances, notably with Konrad Technologies, Inc., collaborating to develop advanced test systems and solutions vital for validating autonomous driving software and hardware. Another key partnership is with Foretellix Ltd., aimed at improving the safety of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles. Established in 1976, the company maintains its headquarters in Austin, Texas.