NI
NI (National Instruments) provides industry-leading test and measurement solutions including PXI systems, data acquisition hardware, LabVIEW software, and automated test equipment for engineers worldwide.
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NI (National Instruments), now operating as Emerson's test and measurement business unit, is an American multinational company headquartered in Austin, Texas. NI produces automated test equipment, semiconductor production equipment, and virtual instrumentation software serving engineers across electronics, aerospace, automotive, and research industries.
NI's industry-leading products include LabVIEW graphical programming software, PXI modular instrumentation platform, CompactDAQ portable data acquisition, CompactRIO embedded control systems, and FlexRIO customizable I/O. The PXI platform provides the industry's highest bandwidth and lowest latency with modular I/O from high-resolution DC to 26 GHz RF/microwave.
- Data acquisition systems for voltage, current, temperature, and pressure measurement
- PXI modular instruments with over 1,500 products from 60+ alliance members
- LabVIEW software for test automation and measurement analysis
- CompactDAQ and CompactRIO for portable and embedded applications
Frequently Asked Questions
- What products does NI manufacture?
- NI manufactures data acquisition hardware (DAQ), PXI modular instruments, CompactDAQ systems, CompactRIO controllers, and LabVIEW software for test and measurement applications.
- What is LabVIEW?
- LabVIEW is NI's graphical programming software for test, measurement, and control applications, allowing engineers to visualize and automate measurement systems.
- What is the PXI platform?
- PXI is NI's open, PC-based modular instrumentation platform providing high bandwidth and low latency with over 1,500 available modules from the PXI Systems Alliance.
- Who owns NI now?
- NI was acquired by Emerson Electric in October 2023 and now operates as Emerson's test and measurement business unit.
- Where is NI headquartered?
- NI (National Instruments) is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA.