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July 13, 2023

NI Oscilloscopes: Optimizing Your Signal Analysis

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As products innovate, testing also becomes more complex. With a greater need for precise timing and synchronization, proper measurements, and reduced downtime, what are the next steps for your test system? In a recent webinar titled “3 Ways to Optimize Signal Analysis with NI Oscilloscopes”, the NI team discusses how these issues can be addressed using NI hardware and solutions.

July 11, 2023July 17, 2023

Case Study Recap: Developing a DAC System for Jet and Rocket Engine Testing

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In the world of aerospace propulsion, hot-fire testing plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of jet and rocket engines. However, developing a real-time data acquisition and control (DAC) system for such testing comes with its own set of challenges. In this blog post, we’ll explore how engineers tackled these obstacles and successfully implemented a state-of-the-art DAC system using National Instruments LabVIEW Real-Time and the NI PXI platform.

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023

The NI PXI Oscilloscope Bundles

The modular PXI platform is the industry standard for helping automated test and measurement systems achieve higher accuracy, productivity, and speed. To assist users with getting the most out of their instrumentation, NI provides PXI oscilloscope bundles: prepackaged combinations of a chassis, module, and accessories. This post will take a closer look at each bundle!

June 22, 2023June 27, 2023

Selling Your Surplus to Apex Waves

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Looking to get rid of your used, new, or secondhand test equipment? Sell your surplus to Apex Waves! We accept modules across every NI series as well as from additional manufacturers, working to give you the best offer for your individual goals with multiple selling options. Keep reading to learn more about how to quickly and conveniently sell your surplus to Apex Waves!

June 1, 2023June 5, 2023

NI Connect Keynote Recap: Day 2

The second day of NI Connect 2023 brought just as much excitement as the first. The overall theme of the conference’s second keynote was NI’s vision to support a more connected world, and it brought together guest speakers from prominent organizations such as Northeastern University, NXP, and the Battery Innovation Center. Keep reading for a recap of what was discussed in the second and final keynote of the conference!

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023

NI Connect Keynote Recap: Day 1

NI Connect 2023 recently took place in Austin, Texas on May 23-24th. The first keynote of the conference focused on how NI is making test a “competitive advantage” by using automated systems and software that help businesses create products faster, more accurately, and with lower costs. If you missed the conference, keep reading for a concise recap of what was discussed!

May 18, 2023October 30, 2023

5 Advantages of CompactDAQ Systems

Compact, adaptable, and reliable- the Compact Data Acquisition system from NI is a cost-effective solution for data collection. The cDAQ platform allows you to have precise measurements while reducing the number of components in your measuring system, making it an excellent fit for a variety of applications! In this post, we will go over 5 advantages of using the cDAQ platform for your test system.

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

The Rise of the PXI Platform

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The PXI system is an incredibly popular test and measurement platform used by engineers and technicians around the world. Now, a quarter-century after its initial launch, the PXI platform is setting the standard for innovation across industries including military/defense, aerospace, and industrial. How did this widely used platform grow to achieve the success it enjoys today?

April 20, 2023

Emerson Electric’s Acquisition of NI

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On April 12, 2023, technology and software company Emerson Electric Co. officially announced that it was acquiring National Instruments (NI) for $60 in cash per share (a value of $8.2 billion). This announcement comes almost a year after Emerson’s first bid and after multiple delays in the final bid deadline. Emerson beat out industrial technology company Fortive in an incredibly close bidding competition, so what made Emerson the perfect choice for this agreement?

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023

LabVIEW 2023 Q1 Recap

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With a new year comes new updates to LabVIEW. NI recently held a webinar focused on the first quarter of LabVIEW 2023, showcasing improvements and updates to the software. In case you missed it and/or you don’t have time to spare to watch the video on demand, this post will give a brief overview of the new features and capabilities discussed in the webinar.