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Les contrôleurs NI CompactRIO offrent une gamme de température de fonctionnement comprise entre -40 et 70 °CNational Instruments annonce le lancement de deux contrôleurs d'automatismes programmables (PAC) CompactRIO, qui offrent aux ingénieurs et aux fabricants de machines une solution idéale pour les applications de mesure et de contrôle hautes performances fonctionnant dans une plage de température étendue. Les contrôleurs temps réel NI cRIO-9023 et NI cRIO-9025 sont également disponibles avec un revêtement offrant une protection supplémentaire des composants et des circuits dans des conditions difficiles. 
National Instruments ajoute des capacités de vision à NI CompactRIO et NI Single-Board RIONational Instruments ajoute des capacités de vision industrielle aux matériels NI CompactRIO et NI Single-Board RIO qui offrent aux ingénieurs une plate-forme intégrée de contrôle et de mesure pour les systèmes industriels et embarqués. Avec cette plate-forme intégrée, CompactRIO devient l'un des rares contrôleurs d'automatismes programmables (PAC) du marché capables d'effectuer des tâches de vision, fournissant ainsi une conception tout en un plus efficace avec un encombrement réduit et une moindre complexité du système. 
La famille NI FlexRIO ajoute des capacités PXI Express aux instruments à base de FPGANational Instruments annonce l'extension de sa gamme de produits NI FlexRIO avec une nouvelle offre de modules FPGA au format PXI Express et un nouveau module adaptateur émetteur-récepteur en bande de base. Ces deux produits offrent des solutions optimisées pour le traitement de signaux haute vitesse et d'autres applications de test et mesure automatisés. Ils représentent aussi la première solution sur étagère utilisant la souplesse de la technlogie NI LabVIEW FPGA et de l'architecture RIO (E/S reconfigurables) haute vitesse pour les systèmes PXI et PXI Express. Avec de nouvelles capacités de streaming (transfert en continu) peer-to-peer et de connectivité PXI Express, les ingénieurs peuvent désormais effectuer des transferts en continu de données en large bande vers et en provenance de leur CPU hôte, ainsi que directement entre plusieurs modules FPGA NI FlexRIO et des instruments modulaires PXI Express de NI. National Instruments organise des journées techniques sur l'acquisition de données, en collaboration avec KistlerNational Instruments organise une série de journées techniques dédiées à l'acquisition de données, du 15 avril au 6 mai à Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Lille, Grenoble, Marseille, Rennes et Paris. 
National Instruments annonce une solution pour les mesures RF en cohérence de phaseNational Instruments annonce de nouveaux générateurs de signaux vectoriels (VSG) et analyseurs de signaux vectoriels (VSA) RF dans des versions à deux, trois et quatre voies pour les applications de conception et de test RF MIMO (entrées multiples, sorties multiples) multivoies. Disponibles sous forme de modules PXI Express, les versions des VSA RF à deux, trois et quatre voies 6,6 GHz NI PXIe-5663E et des VSG RF à deux, trois et quatre voies 6,6 GHz NI PXIe-5673E intègrent une architecture à oscillateur local partagé pour obtenir une parfaite cohérence de phase entre chaque port RF, ce qui permet d'effectuer des mesures de phases entre voies plus précises dans toute une variété d'applications de test RF. Forts de cette architecture et d'autres caractéristiques avancées, ces instruments conviennent parfaitement au prototypage et au test de matériels sans fil MIMO multivoies tels que ceux basés sur WiMAX, Long Term Evolution (LTE), 802.11n et d'autres standards de communication sans fil Not too late to Reserve Your Place on the National Instruments UK & Ireland LabVIEW and Data Acquisition Seminar TourNational Instruments UK & Ireland Seminar Tour is well under way, but engineers and scientists still have time to improve their knowledge and understanding of Data Acquisition by attending two free seminars being held through March and April, in a dozen central locations around the UK & Ireland. National Instruments Experts Present "Advanced Technologies and Applications in Military & Aerospace" Webcast SeriesRegistration is now open for military and aerospace engineers to attend a series of webcasts that focus on the many demands facing engineers in the industry, including software, electronic, and mechanical design challenges; complex testing requirements; pressure on development and life cycle costs; and increasing requirements for safety, efficiency and innovation. National Instruments Awards $1 Million to Advance Medical Device Development Since 2008National Instruments today announced that it has awarded $1 million USD in software, support and training to medical device manufacturers through its medical device grant program. Since the program began in 2008, 59 grant recipients from around the world have used technology such as the NI LabVIEW graphical system design platform to reduce the cost and complexity of medical device development and quickly create functional prototypes that help prove their inventions. National Instruments also announced that it is continuing the grant program in 2010 and accepting applications until June 30. National Instruments UK & Ireland Launches Grant Programme for Small-to-Medium EnterprisesNational Instruments UK & Ireland (Nasdaq: NATI) today announced a grant programme to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in embedded development. Starting in 2009, National Instruments UK and Ireland began offering very low cost training and certification to unemployed scientists and engineers to help them develop skills to aid in finding employment. 
National Instruments Introduces Solution for Phase-Coherent RF MeasurementsNational Instruments has introduced new RF vector signal generators (VSGs) and vector signal analysers (VSAs) in two-channel, three-channel and four-channel versions for multichannel multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) RF design and test applications. The NI PXIe-5663E 6.6 GHz two-, three- and four-channel RF VSA and NI PXIe-5673E 6.6 GHz two-, three- and four-channel RF VSG versions, based on PXI Express, incorporate a shared local oscillator (LO) architecture to achieve true phase coherency between each RF port, which facilitates more accurate channel-to-channel phase measurements in a variety of RF test applications. 
NI CompactRIO Controllers Offer Extended Operating Temperature Range of -40 to 70 Degrees CelsiusNational Instruments has announced the release of two CompactRIO programmable automation controllers (PACs), which offer engineers and machine builders an ideal solution for high-performance measurement and control applications operating at extended temperatures. The NI cRIO-9023 and NI cRIO-9025 real-time controllers are also available with conformal coating for additional protection of components and circuitry within harsh conditions. NIDays 2010 : 56 stands et 720 visiteurs
NI FlexRIO Product Family Adds PXI Express Capabilities to FPGA-Enabled InstrumentsNational Instruments has announced the expansion of its NI FlexRIO product line with a new offering of NI FlexRIO FPGA modules for PXI Express and a new baseband transceiver adapter module. These new products deliver optimised solutions for high-speed signal processing and other automated test and measurement applications. They also represent the industry's first commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution with the flexibility of NI LabVIEW FPGA technology and high-speed, reconfigurable I/O (RIO) for PXI and PXI Express systems. 
NI annonce LabVIEW Robotics 2009 pour la conception de systèmes de contrôle robotisés élaborésNational Instruments annonce LabVIEW Robotics 2009, une nouvelle version de son logiciel de conception graphique de systèmes qui fournit une plate-forme de développement standard pour la conception de systèmes de contrôle robotisés et autonomes. NI LabVIEW Robotics 2009 intègre une bibliothèque complète de fonctions dédiées à la robotique, incluant la connectivité aux capteurs et actionneurs standards, les algorithmes fondamentaux pour les opérations intelligentes, ainsi que les fonctions de perception et de mouvement des robots et véhicules autonomes. Avec ce nouveau logiciel, ingénieurs et scientifiques peuvent désormais mettre plus rapidement en œuvres leurs idées avec un déploiement transparent sur des matériels FPGA (field-programmable gate array) et embarqués temps réel, et peuvent optimiser la souplesse logicielle grâce à l'intégration avec toute une variété de plates-formes de traitement, d'outils logiciels tiers et de plates-formes robotisées préconstruites. 
National Instruments Adds Vision Capabilities to NI CompactRIO and NI Single-Board RIONational Instruments announced the addition of machine vision capabilities to NI CompactRIO and NI Single-Board RIO hardware devices that provide engineers with an integrated measurement and control platform for industrial and embedded systems. With this integrated platform solution, CompactRIO becomes one of the only programmable automation controllers (PACs) on the market to perform vision tasks, providing a more efficient, all-in-one design with a smaller physical footprint and less system complexity. 
National Instruments améliore ses instruments modulaires RF 6,6 GHz au format PXI ExpressNational Instruments annonce deux nouveaux instruments modulaires RF au format PXI Express pour le test automatisé de matériels de communication sans fil. L'analyseur de signaux vectoriels (VSA) 6,6 GHz NI PXIe-5663E et le générateur de signaux vectoriels (VSG) 6,6 GHz NI PXIe-5673E améliorent considérablement les temps de test d'une grande variété de matériels utilisant les derniers standards tels que WLAN (wireless local area network), WiMAX et GSM/EDGE/WCDMA. Le nouveau mode RF List de ces instruments garantit un séquencement de fréquences et de puissance déterministe qui aide les ingénieurs à modifier la configuration RF plus rapidement au cours d'un test. De plus, le nouveau mode Wide Loop Bandwidth (élargissement de la bande passante du filtre de rétro-action de la boucle à verrouillage de phase) améliore encore la vitesse des mesures en réduisant les temps d'établissement de l'oscillateur local à 300 microsecondes, voire moins. 
NI Multisim 11 simplifie la simulation de circuits pour l'enseignement et la conceptionNational Instruments annonce Multisim 11, la toute dernière version de son logiciel de simulation de circuits, avec des éditions spécialisées d'une part dans la conception professionnelle de circuits et d'autre part dans l'apprentissage pratique. Simple d'emploi, le logiciel Multisim offre une approche graphique qui fait abstraction de la complexité inhérente à la simulation de circuits traditionnelle, et qui aide les enseignants, les étudiants et les ingénieurs à exploiter une technologie d'analyse avancée de circuits. National Instruments and Tektronix Announce Embedded Design SeminarNational Instruments and Tektronix announced open registration for the Measurement and Analysis Techniques for Embedded System Design Engineers Seminar, a free half-day technical event that helps engineers increase efficiency in their embedded system design processes. Held from March 2 through May 18 in 11 cities, the seminar focuses on time-saving techniques for measurement and analysis and illustrates how integrating tools such as Tektronix oscilloscopes with NI LabVIEW graphical system design software can significantly enhance design efficiency and accuracy. National Instruments Honoured for 11th Consecutive Year as One of FORTUNE's '100 Best Companies to Work For'FORTUNE magazine named National Instruments to its annual 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the 11th consecutive year. The annual survey randomly polls employees from hundreds of companies nationwide regarding the quality of their corporate cultures and filters results through strict criteria to select the best workplaces. 
National Instruments Releases Enhanced 6.6 GHz PXI Express RF Modular InstrumentsNational Instruments has introduced two new PXI Express RF modular instruments for automated wireless device test. The NI PXIe-5663E 6.6 GHz vector signal analyser (VSA) and the NI PXIe-5673E 6.6 GHz vector signal generator (VSG) significantly improve automated test times for a wide range of devices that use the latest wireless standards including wireless local area network (WLAN), WiMAX and GSM/EDGE/WCDMA. 
Kingston University Standardises on National Instruments Hardware & Software for New Mechatronic Engineering CourseKingston University recently purchased thirty NI ELVIS (National Instruments Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite) units to equip its state-of-the-art laboratories for its new Mechatronic Engineering course, which started in 2009. 
PXI Programmable Amplifier and Attenuator Expand National Instruments RF and Microwave Test PortfolioNational Instruments has expanded its automated test product line with two new RF signal conditioning modules that enhance the measurement accuracy and flexibility of PXI-based RF and microwave test systems. In applications such as RF signal path degradation modeling, field strength metering and receiver testing, engineers can combine the new NI PXI-5695 8 GHz programmable RF attenuator with a vector signal generator (VSG) to improve RF signal quality at low power levels. Engineers can integrate the NI PXI-5691 8 GHz programmable RF preamplifier, which also functions as a power amplifier, with VSGs to increase maximum power and with vector signal analysers (VSAs) to measure low-level signals. 
National Instruments Multisim 11 Simplifies Circuit Simulation for Teaching and DesignNational Instruments introduced Multisim 11, the latest version of its circuit simulation software, with specialised editions for both hands-on learning and professional circuit design. The easy-to-use Multisim software delivers a graphical approach that abstracts the complexities of traditional circuit simulation, helping educators, students and engineers employ advanced circuit analysis technology. 
National Instruments Introduces LabVIEW Robotics 2009 for Designing Sophisticated Robotics Control SystemsNational Instruments today announced LabVIEW Robotics 2009, a new version of its graphical system design software that provides a standard development platform for designing robotic and autonomous control systems. NI LabVIEW Robotics 2009 delivers an extensive robotics library with connectivity to standard robotic sensors and actuators, foundational algorithms for intelligent operations and perception and motion functions for robots and autonomous vehicles. With this new software, engineers and scientists now can implement ideas faster with seamless deployment to real-time embedded and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) hardware, and can maximize the software flexibility through integration with a variety of processing platforms, third-party software tools and prebuilt robot platforms. National Instruments Creates Grant Program to Support the Texas Emerging Technology FundNational Instruments today announced the creation of the NI Texas Emerging Technology Grant Program, which provides software and training services to companies that receive investments from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF). NI created the grant to support the ETF, which the Texas Legislature and Texas Governor Rick Perry created in 2005 to help expedite the development and commercialization of new technologies created in Texas. Companies who receive ETF funding in 2010 are prequalified for the NI Texas Emerging Technology Grant, and those who received funding in previous years are encouraged to apply. NI is also accepting applications from companies who qualify for an ETF grant but have not yet received funding. 
National Instruments Appoints Senior Vice President of Research and DevelopmentNational Instruments today announced the appointment of Phil Hester to the position of senior vice president of R&D. Hester brings 30 years of technology industry knowledge and technical expertise to NI. 
National Instruments Introduces Measurement Suite for Mobile WiMAX to Provide Solutions for Testing Advanced Wireless DevicesNational Instruments today introduced the NI Measurement Suite for Mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e-2005), a software suite that engineers can use with modular RF instrumentation for automated testing of Mobile WiMAX devices. With this software suite, engineers can perform Mobile WiMAX component and device testing faster than with traditional instruments, and with better accuracy and greater flexibility. 
National Instruments Introduces High-Bandwidth, Low-Latency Fiber-Optic Remote Controller for PXI ExpressNational Instruments today introduced a high-bandwidth fiber-optic remote controller for PXI Express-based automated test, measurement and control systems. The new NI PXIe-PCIe8375 MXI-Express remote controller for PXI Express incorporates a x4 PCI Express link to provide a low-latency interface with sustained bandwidth of up to 838 MB/s to and from an NI rack-mount, Dell or Hewlett-Packard host PC for advanced performance in a variety of applications. 
National Instruments Measurement Studio 2009 Decreases Development Time for Test and Measurement Visual Studio DevelopersNational Instruments has announced Measurement Studio 2009, which decreases development time for engineers using Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, Visual Studio 2005 or Visual Studio .NET 2003 to create test and measurement applications. Measurement Studio 2009 simplifies data acquisition, analysis and visualisation by providing integrated I/O support, native libraries and user interface updates. The software introduces support for the latest advancements in PC technologies, including increased memory in 64-bit .NET application development and Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems. Measurement Studio 2009 also provides increased I/O capabilities with integrated support for new NI data acquisition (DAQ) hardware on PC buses such as USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, PCI Express and PXI. 
National Instruments Enhances Digital Audio Test CapabilitiesNational Instruments today announced new high-performance software and hardware additions to the NI AudioMASTER suite. The comprehensive set of analog and digital audio validation and production test software and hardware deliver an exhaustive automated test solution with a performance level previously found only in high-end audio analyzers. The latest software addition, AudioMASTER 6.1, combined with an NI 7813R reconfigurable I/O device and the new NI CB-2181 digital audio I/O accessory, gives users an easy-to-use, software-defined test solution to generate and analyze SPDIF digital audio for testing consumer and professional audio devices. 
National Instruments LabWindows/CVI 2009 Increases Developer Productivity and Application ReliabilityNational Instruments today announced the release of LabWindows/CVI 2009, the latest version of the ANSI C development environment for building reliable test and measurement solutions. The software delivers support for new PC technologies including the C Interface to LabVIEW FPGA, which makes it possible for LabWindows/CVI host applications to communicate with field-programmable gate array (FPGA)-based hardware, Microsoft Windows 7 and 64-bit operating systems for simplified development and deployment. National Instruments and DENSO Robotics Collaborate to Address New Applications in Industrial RoboticsNational Instruments and DENSO Robotics, a leader and pioneer in manufacturing automation using robotics technology, have announced their collaboration to integrate NI measurement and vision technology with DENSO robotic arms. National Instruments Announces the Embedded Virtualisation Webcast SeriesNational Instruments has announced the Embedded Virtualisation Webcast Series, a live, joint webcast series from NI and Intel that focuses on virtualisation technology from introductory information and business benefits, to key underlying technologies and implementation details. By viewing this free webcast series, engineers, scientists and embedded designers can gain important information needed to understand virtualisation, select a software solution and implement that solution quickly. 
National Instruments Delivers Windows 7 Support for Engineers and ScientistsNational Instruments has announced software and hardware compatibility with Windows 7, the latest operating system from Microsoft, to help engineers and scientists attain faster performance and higher throughput within their applications. Engineers and scientists who are considering upgrading to the latest computer hardware can take advantage of several new features in the new operating system. This release, which includes performance and usability enhancements, provides a smooth upgrade experience and improves the environment for hardware and software compatibility, making it ideal for measurement and workstation applications. Windows 7 contains features that provide increased USB data acquisition throughput and take full advantage of multicore processors to improve responsiveness and offer compatibility with the latest computer technologies, including support for PCI Express and 64-bit processors. National Instruments and DENSO Robotics Collaborate to Address New Applications in Industrial RoboticsNational Instruments, a leader in industrial measurement and control, and DENSO Robotics, a leader and pioneer in manufacturing automation using robotics technology, today announced their collaboration to integrate NI measurement and vision technology with DENSO robotic arms. The collaboration increases productivity and performance in automated test, research and flexible manufacturing applications. In today's trend toward high-mix, low-volume manufacturing, there is pressure to reduce cost and shorten development time. A new LabVIEW library of graphical functions makes it possible for engineers and scientists to address both concerns by integrating all aspects of a robotics system within a single NI LabVIEW application without the need for complex robotics programming expertise. Panasonic Selects National Instruments Products to Test Toughbook Laptop PCBsNational Instruments today announced that Panasonic engineers are using NI hardware and software products for the automated testing of new computer PCBs, including those in the new Toughbook rugged laptops. Panasonic has combined NI PXI modular hardware instrumentation with NI LabVIEW graphical development software and NI TestStand test management software to create a streamlined automated test system that has decreased the cost of system development and maintenance. By using this combination of NI hardware and software, Panasonic integrated multiple measurement functions into a single PXI test system that reduces physical footprint by more than 50 percent and significantly decreases power consumption. 
LabVIEW - National Instruments Introduces Education Edition Graphical Software to Inspire Hands-On LearningNational Instruments has introduced LabVIEW Education Edition, a high school-focused version of its industry-standard LabVIEW graphical programming software. The new edition is designed to help educators implement project-based, hands-on learning for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects. The software was developed in collaboration with the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO), a leader in integrating engineering into K-12 education. Working with Dr. Chris Rogers, Tufts CEEO Director and Professor of Controls and Mechatronics, National Instruments developed the software to help high-school teachers give their engineering students hands-on experience with the same graphical system design technology used by engineers and scientists throughout industry and academia. 
National Instruments Expands PXI Capabilities for Semiconductor Test With New Suite of Modular InstrumentsNational Instruments today introduced 10 new PXI products that expand the capabilities of PXI for mixed-signal semiconductor test. The suite of new software-defined products, which are optimized for use with NI LabVIEW graphical system design software, includes four high-speed digital I/O (HSDIO) instruments, two digital switches, two enhanced RF instruments, a high-precision source measure unit (SMU) and specialized digital vector file importing software. The new NI PXI Semiconductor Suite incorporates numerous new features including 200 MHz single-ended digital I/O, 10 pA current resolution, rapid multiband RF measurements, DC/digital switching and Waveform Generation Language (WGL) and IEEE 1450 Standard Test Interface Language (STIL) file importing capability. 
National Instruments - LabVIEW Education Edition Graphical Software will Inspire Hands-On LearningNational Instruments today introduced LabVIEW Education Edition, a high school-focused version of its industry-standard LabVIEW graphical programming software. The new edition is designed to help educators implement project-based, hands-on learning for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects. The software was developed in collaboration with the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO), a leader in integrating engineering into K-12 education. Working with Dr. Chris Rogers, Tufts CEEO director and professor of controls and mechatronics, National Instruments developed the software to help high-school teachers give their engineering students hands-on experience with the same graphical system design technology used by engineers and scientists throughout industry and academia. 
National Instruments Expands HIL Simulation Platform to Optimize Embedded Control SystemsNational Instruments today announced the expansion of its hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation platform, which includes numerous products that optimize embedded system validation. During the past six months alone, NI has released nearly 40 new products targeted at delivering flexible HIL solutions to embedded control system developers within a variety of industries. The portfolio of NI HIL simulation tools helps engineers maintain reliability and time-to-market requirements while reducing costs, even as their products become more complex. 
National Instruments Introduces Video Test Solution for Multimedia Device TestingNational Instruments today introduced NI VideoMASTER 3.0, a new PXI Express-based digital video analyzer for validation and production test of multimedia devices. VideoMASTER simplifies the testing of multimedia devices by using configurable measurement steps within NI TestStand test management software to automate a full suite of video measurements. By taking advantage of the efficient, configurable performance of VideoMASTER 3.0, multimedia test engineers can significantly reduce development costs and decrease overall test time. 
Extended Temperature NI Single-Board RIO Devices Deliver a More Rugged Solution for Embedded DeploymentNational Instruments today announced four new extended operating temperature versions of the NI Single-Board RIO devices, featuring a -40 to 85°C operating temperature range. These boards provide engineers and developers low-cost embedded system development options by combining an onboard reconfigurable field-programmable gate array (FPGA), real-time processor and analog and digital I/O – all on a single-board computer (SBC). The four new NI sbRIO-9602XT, sbRIO-9612XT, sbRIO-9632XT and sbRIO-9642XT devices are designed for board-level OEM applications requiring extended temperature operation, including industrial, robotics, transportation, aerospace and military embedded systems. 
National Instruments Updates Graphical Software for LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Robotics PlatformNational Instruments today announced a new version of its intuitive drag-and-drop software that powers the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 robotics kits for retail and education. With this system, children as young as 9 years old can design their own robots using new features such as color recognition, Bluetooth support and additional robot models that offer children more options to express their creativity. The software, which will be included with all LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 kits, is based on the widely adopted NI LabVIEW graphical programming software, which provides children easy-to-use, drag-and-drop functionality to program their robotic creations. With this software, students simply drag and drop icons that are representative of the various tasks they want their robots to perform, similar to how professional engineers and scientists control today's latest robotics with LabVIEW. 
Andy Green OBE to Deliver Keynote Address at NIDays 09National Instruments UK & Ireland today announced that Wing Commander Andy Green OBE, British Royal Air Force fighter pilot and the holder of the World Land Speed Record, will deliver the Keynote at NIDays, the UK's annual professional development conference and exhibition for engineers, scientists and educators involved in test, control and design. Entitled "Adventures in Engineering and Innovation", Green's Keynote will discuss his experiences as the driver of Richard Noble's Thrust SSC (SuperSonic Car) and the importance of British engineering innovation. National Instruments Announces More Than 8000 Drivers Available Through IDNet for Instrument ControlNational Instruments has announced more than 8000 instrument drivers available through the NI Instrument Driver Network (IDNet) that make it easy to connect and control stand-alone instruments. IDNet is the industry's largest source of instrument drivers and easy-to-use software optimised for instrument control, including NI LabVIEW, LabWindowsTM/CVI and Measurement Studio for Microsoft Visual Studio. This network, which includes more than 500 new drivers added since April 2009, offers instrument drivers to connect to both NI instruments and stand-alone instruments from more than 325 vendors, including Tektronix, Agilent Technologies and Rohde & Schwarz. By using this source of instrument drivers, engineers and scientists can save time by getting their measurements faster and achieve more with their overall applications. 
National Instruments - NI CompactDAQ Chassis for Higher-Performance USB Data Acquisition at a Lower PriceNational Instruments has announced the NI cDAQ-9174 four-slot and cDAQ-9178 eight-slot NI CompactDAQ chassis, which are advanced versions of the popular NI CompactDAQ chassis released in 2006. The two new chassis build on the functionality of the original chassis by adding a four-slot option; the ability to take mixed-sensor measurements at different rates; two built-in, external BNC triggers; and four advanced counters. These, along with NI-DAQmx driver and measurement services software for the NI LabVIEW graphical programming and development environment, make the NI CompactDAQ system easier to program and more suitable for mixed-signal data acquisition systems. 
National Instruments - Enhanced Sound and Vibration Software for Noise Frequency Response AnalysisNational Instruments has announced the release of the NI Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite 2009, a comprehensive collection of analysis and signal processing tools for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), machine condition monitoring and audio test applications. National Instruments to Host Free Technical Conferences in 27 North American CitiesNational Instruments today announced open registration for the 2009 NI Technical Symposium, a series of free, full-day technical conferences that highlight the cutting-edge technology that can help engineers and scientists increase productivity and improve efficiency. Offered in 27 cities in the United States and Canada from October through December, the conferences will deliver technical sessions, hands-on tutorials and new product demonstrations to more than 3,200 engineers and scientists. Attendees also can visit with NI R&D engineers and local sales representatives, National Instruments Alliance Partners and third-party vendors to learn more about the technologies driving advancements in embedded design, control and test. National Instruments - NI TestStand ATML Toolkit for Automated Test Application DevelopmentNational Instruments today announced the NI TestStand ATML Toolkit to help engineers reduce development and maintenance time by expanding test system component interoperability and increasing test system documentation. The Automatic Test Markup Language (ATML) is an IEEE standard consisting of XML document formats that describe different aspects of a test system. 
National Instruments Announces FPGA Capabilities for Distributed I/ONational Instruments today announced new field-programmable gate array (FPGA) capabilities for the NI 9144 expansion chassis. By downloading the NI-Industrial Communications for EtherCAT 1.1 driver from www.ni.com, engineers and scientists can now run National Instruments LabVIEW FPGA code directly on the NI 9144 chassis to execute custom triggering, inline processing and control within an application. By embedding hardware-level FPGA logic directly on the expansion I/O, engineers and scientists can offload processing power from the controller and reduce response time by making decisions directly at the node. With these new capabilities, the NI 9144 chassis is ideal for providing intelligent, synchronized extension I/O to NI CompactRIO, NI industrial controllers and NI PXI real-time systems. 
National Instruments Introduces High-Performance FlexRay and CAN InterfacesNational Instruments has announced NI-XNET CAN and FlexRay embedded network interfaces, which help engineers working in industries such as automotive and aerospace quickly prototype, simulate and test next-generation FlexRay and controller area network (CAN) devices and networks. The NI-XNET embedded networks platform consists of 14 new high-performance PCI- and PXI-based interfaces for FlexRay and CAN and a new, universal API for rapid application development. The platform is designed for demanding applications, such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and end-of-line test, which require hundreds of signals and submillisecond latency. Registration Opens for NIDays 2009Engineers, scientists and educators involved in test and measurement, industrial control and automation, and embedded design are invited to attend NIDays 2009, the annual professional development conference, hosted by National Instruments UK & Ireland. This renowned industry event is held in association with the Institution of Engineering and Technology, (IET) and media partners Electronics Manufacture & Test, The Engineer and New Electronics, on Tuesday 17th November 2009 at Savoy Place, London, home of the IET. 
National Instruments - Tools for Creating Custom Data Management Applications in LabVIEWNational Instruments has announced the release of the NI LabVIEW DataFinder Toolkit, an extension of the LabVIEW graphical system design platform that helps engineers and scientists search and find valued data faster. Engineers and scientists worldwide have adopted LabVIEW because of the ease of use of graphical programming as well as the performance it delivers. 
National Instruments Introduces NI VeriStand 2009 Real-Time Testing and Simulation SoftwareNational Instruments today announced NI VeriStand 2009, an open, configuration-based software environment for creating real-time testing applications such as hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and controlled environmental tests. All of the common functionalities of a real-time test system are implemented and optimized inside NI VeriStand in a ready-to-use format, making it possible for real-time test system developers to complete their test application development more efficiently. National Instruments - NI Recognises Engineering and Science InnovationNational Instruments recognised 20 innovative applications developed by engineers, scientists and researchers from around the world at the second annual Graphical System Design Achievement Awards earlier this month. At the award ceremony held during the annual NIWeek graphical system design conference and exhibition in Austin, Texas, winners from 10 categories ranging from academic/research to prototype/validation test were recognised for developing applications that meet complex engineering and science challenges using graphical system design. National Instruments and SolidWorks Collaborate on a Virtual Prototyping SolutionNational Instruments, a leader in control design and embedded systems, and Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp., a leader in mechanical design software, today announced their collaboration on a pioneer mechatronics tool that helps mechanical and control engineers work together to lower the cost and risk of motion system design. Seamlessly connecting NI LabVIEW graphical system design software and SolidWorks® 3D CAD software, the new virtual prototyping solution helps engineers and scientists design, optimise, validate and visualise the real-world performance of machines and motion systems before incurring the costs of physical prototypes. Because LabVIEW is used for controlling the virtual prototype, engineers and scientists can deploy their graphical software to physical NI hardware with little to no change to the code. NI Simplifies Advanced Motion ControlNational Instruments has announced the new LabVIEW NI SoftMotion Module, which simplifies the development of advanced single- and multi-axis motion applications, and new NI C Series modules, which expand the connectivity of the NI CompactRIO programmable automation controller (PAC) platform to hundreds of servo and stepper drives from NI and third-party vendors. 
NI LabVIEW 2009 Targets Emerging Applications With New TechnologiesNational Instruments has announced LabVIEW 2009, the latest version of the graphical system design software platform for control, test and embedded system development. LabVIEW 2009 simplifies the development challenges of parallel hardware architectures with new virtualization technology that takes advantage of multicore systems as well as by offering new compiler improvements and IP that enhance field-programmable gate array (FPGA) design. 
National Instruments Introduces Wireless Sensor Network PlatformNational Instruments has announced the NI wireless sensor network (WSN) platform, a complete remote monitoring solution that consists of NI LabVIEW graphical programming software and new reliable, low-power wireless measurement nodes. The adoption of wireless technology for remote monitoring applications is growing, yet engineers and scientists struggle to find an integrated solution that can provide the required measurement quality, power management and reliable hardware for long-term, remote deployments. National Instruments and Tektronix Develop Industry's Fastest PXI DigitizerNational Instruments has announced the joint development of a high-speed digitizer with Tektronix, a leading provider of test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation. The PXI Express digitizer sets a new milestone for PXI modular instrumentation performance, with greater than 3 GHz bandwidth, sample rates beyond 10 GS/s, data throughput of more than 600 MB/s and multi-module synchronization capabilities. Because of this collaborative development effort, engineers and scientists will experience a new level of measurement performance and test productivity in demanding high-speed applications such as those found in physics and experimental research, aerospace and defense, communications, semiconductor and consumer electronics industries. 
National Instruments Introduces PCI Express-Based Multifunction I/O for LabVIEW FPGANational Instruments has announced four new R Series multifunction RIO boards for PCI Express that give engineers and scientists the benefits of field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology in a widely adopted form factor. The boards deliver exceptional performance and value by combining a Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA, eight analog inputs, eight analog outputs and 96 digital I/O lines on a single board. Using the NI LabVIEW FPGA Module, engineers and scientists can program the onboard FPGA to create custom measurement hardware for custom data acquisition, high-speed control, digital communications protocols, sensor simulation, hardware-in-the-loop and signal processing applications. National Instruments and TSSI Collaborate to Support WGL and STIL Semiconductor Vector FormatsNational Instruments has announced its collaboration with Test System Strategies, Inc. (TSSI), inventor of the Waveform Generation Language (WGL), on a new software tool that is compatible with NI LabVIEW graphical system design software. This software tool makes it possible for semiconductor test engineers to import WGL and IEEE 1450 Standard Test Interface Language (STIL) simulation vectors into NI PXI digital test systems, a task which previously required custom software development. Evaluation versions of the new TSSI TD-Scan for National Instruments software will be available by request from National Instruments while the full version can be purchased from TSSI. 
National Instruments - 16 New X Series Data Acquisition Devices for PCI Express and PXI ExpressNational Instruments has announced X Series multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) devices for PCI Express and PXI Express. The 16 new X Series DAQ devices provide enhancements to analogue I/O, digital I/O, onboard counters and multidevice synchronisation. X Series devices integrate native PCI Express support for high-throughput data transfer, advanced timing and synchronisation technology for precise measurement and control and the ability to perform advanced processing and analysis on today's multicore systems. 
National Instruments Delivers Advanced Data Management Capabilities With New Version of DIAdemNational Instruments has announced NI DIAdem 11.1, a new version of the interactive software for managing, analysing, visualising and reporting test data that includes new features and filtering capabilities for advanced development and automated analysis. DIAdem is designed to help engineers make informed decisions and meet the demands of today's testing environments, which require quick access to large volumes of scattered data, consistent reporting and data visualisation. 
National Instruments - USB Device and Sensor Suite for Sound and Vibration ApplicationsNational Instruments has announced a new portable bus-powered dynamic signal acquisition (DSA) module and a suite of vibration sensors that are ideal for making high-accuracy vibration measurements required for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and machine condition monitoring applications. The NI USB-4431 DSA module acquires data at rates from 1 to 102.4 kS/s, which makes it possible to obtain a wide measurement bandwidth. The combination of the USB-4431 and the new vibration sensors, which include three accelerometers, a triaxial accelerometer and an impact hammer, gives engineers and scientists a complete stimulus response system from a single vendor for seamless product integration. 
National Instruments Launches Re-training Programme for Redundant EngineersNational Instruments UK & Ireland has announced a programme to support engineers who have recently been made redundant, by greatly reducing the cost of National Instruments UK & Ireland has announced a programme to support engineers who have recently been made redundant, by greatly reducing the cost of NI LabVIEW training and certification. For just £395, engineers can take two training courses and a certification exam (for example, LabVIEW Basics I & II, and the Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) Certification exam, which would currently be a saving of over £1,800). Individual scheduled training courses at Newbury in Berkshire can be taken for £195.training and certification. For just £395, engineers can take two training courses and a certification exam (for example, LabVIEW Basics I & II, and the Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) Certification exam, which would currently be a saving of over £1,800). Individual scheduled training courses at Newbury in Ber 
Leading Robotics Expert Dr Barrett to Deliver NIWeek 2009 KeynoteNational Instruments has announced that Dr. David Barrett, Director of the Senior Consulting Program for Engineering (SCOPE) and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Olin College, will deliver the closing keynote address at NIWeek 2009, the world's largest graphical system design conference and exhibition scheduled for Aug. 4–6 in Austin, Texas. Dr. Barrett will share his insights on how robotics in industry and engineering education is poised to revolutionise the way people interact with technology in their daily lives. 
National Instruments New Embedded Vision System for Automated Visual InspectionNational Instruments has announced the release of a new embedded vision system that gives manufacturing engineers and system integrators the ability to build high-speed real-time machine vision systems for applications such as sorting products, verifying assembly and inspecting packaging. The NI EVS-1464RT Embedded Vision System is a high-performance, multicore controller capable of processing images from multiple IEEE 1394 and GigE Vision cameras. Additionally, the EVS-1464RT features an extended temperature range, a real-time operating system, a solid-state hard drive and a fanless design, making it ideal for use in harsh industrial environments. 
National Instruments Introduces High-Density Thermocouple Module for Data AcquisitionNational Instruments has announced the NI 9213, which adds high-density thermocouple measurements to the NI C Series platform. Using the NI 9213, engineers can create a compact, modular data acquisition system to collect data from up to 16 independent thermocouples. The NI 9213 takes up less space than standard instrumentation in a measurement system and provides more channels for measurement with a sampling rate of 75 samples/second per channel, making the device both compact and efficient for high-channel systems. 
Digital Hardware with Xilinx FPGA Technology for Hands-On Learning from NINational Instruments has introduced a digital learning device that gives high school, university and vocational students hands-on experience with digital logic and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology. The NI Digital Electronics FPGA Board, which integrates with the NI Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS) II and NI ELVIS II+ educational design and prototyping platforms, combines analogue and digital design instruction into one affordable, easy-to-use platform. NI Helps Engineers Improve Technical Skills by Expanding Live Instructor-Led Online Training OfferingNational Instruments has announced an expansion of live instructor-led online training that provides more product training courses in more locations, giving even more engineers the opportunity to participate in interactive, instructor-led training without requiring them to travel or leave their desks. To broaden the NI training offering and to provide more flexible options for NI customers working to improve their technical skills, instructor-led online training is now available in Europe in addition to the United States and Canada. NI Honours 15 Companies with 2009 Global Supplier AwardsNational Instruments has announced the 15 recipients of the company's Global Supplier Awards for 2009. The annual awards were presented to suppliers who through their commitment to excellence, continuous improvement and innovative practices, delivered world-class performance within the global supply chain. NIWeek 2009 will Examine ways to Developing Applications Faster and More Cost-EfficientlyNational Instruments has announced plans for NIWeek, its graphical system design conference and exhibition that attracts more than 3,000 engineers, educators and scientists. NIWeek 2009, the company's 15th annual customer and technology conference, running Aug. 4-6 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, provides three full days of technical sessions, hands-on workshops, targeted summits and interactive exhibitions on the latest developments for design, control, automation, manufacturing and test. National Instruments Simplifies Instrument Control with LabVIEW and Industry's Largest Source of DriversNational Instruments simplifies instrument control by offering the NI Instrument Driver Network (IDNet), said to be the industry's largest source of instrument drivers, and easy-to-use software optimised for instrument control including NI LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI and Measurement Studio for Microsoft Visual Studio. National Instruments Reports Q1 2009 ResultsNational Instruments reported quarterly revenue for Q1 2009 of $158 million, representing an 18 percent year-over-year decline. Net income for Q1 was $0.4 million. Non-GAAP net income was $3.1 million, with non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.04. The company's non-GAAP results exclude the impact of both stock-based compensation and the amortization of acquisition-related intangibles. Reconciliations of the company's GAAP and non-GAAP results are included as part of this news release. 
National Instruments Measurement Devices Power Cardiff Electronics LabNational Instruments UK & Ireland has continued to develop its relationship with Cardiff University, with the School of Engineering refitting its Electronics laboratory with a range of NI measurement and instrument control platforms. National Instruments Hosts Green Engineering Virtual Event SeriesNational Instruments has announced the Green Engineering Virtual Event Series, an offering of five live webcasts that provide engineers and scientists information on how to use the most current measurement and control tools and techniques to design, develop and improve technologies that result in environmental and economic benefits. The free Green Engineering Virtual Event Series will be hosted live on ni.com during Earth Week, April 20-24, from noon to 1:00 p.m. CDT, and will cover a different green engineering topic every day. An NI technical expert will present each webcast, focusing on real-world application examples and hardware and software demonstrations. 
NI Extends Design and Prototyping Platform for Hands-On LearningNational Instruments has introduced the NI Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS) II+ design and prototyping platform, a single, integrated system that is ideal for the lab or classroom because it connects theory to real-world applications. The latest addition to the NI ELVIS family incorporates an onboard, 100 MS/s oscilloscope and features a series of new add-on boards to extend the platform beyond instrumentation and circuits applications. 
NI Introduces Industrial Controller with Intel Core Duo ProcessorNational Instruments has announced the NI 31xx series of industrial controllers that provide connectivity to NI test and measurement platforms and a fanless design for long-term deployments. The NI 3110 industrial controller features an Intel SL9JT L2400 1.66 GHz Core Duoprocessor and the NI 3100 industrial controller features an Intel 1.06 GHz Celeron M 423 processor, both are configured with the Windows XP operating system. These controllers are ideal for rugged applications that require fanless cooling and a wide range of connectivity to external devices through USB, cabled MXI Express, Ethernet and PCI or PCI Express. 
National Instruments Expands Wireless and Ethernet Data Acquisition PlatformNational Instruments has announced six new wireless and Ethernet data acquisition modules and two ingress protection enclosures for remote monitoring and control in harsh environments. The new modules combine high-voltage digital I/O and IEEE 802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) or Ethernet communication to remotely monitor and control actuators such as pumps, valves and relays. Engineers and scientists can use these and other NI Wi-Fi or Ethernet devices with the NI 9921 and NI 9922 IP enclosures to protect their equipment from dust particles and splashing water or rain in outdoor or industrial environments. 
New Version of CompactRIO Module Development Kit from NI Simplifies Custom Module DesignNational Instruments has announced the latest version of a module development kit that further simplifies the process for users, OEMs and system integrators to design custom C Series modules for NI CompactRIO and add-on boards for NI Single-Board RIO. With the NI cRIO-9951 Module Development Kit (MDK), customers and third-party resellers can design custom solutions for industrial and embedded applications based on common NI reconfigurable I/O (RIO) architectures and in small form factors. The cRIO-9951 MDK also works with NI LabVIEW 8.6 and includes updated electrical design requirements documentation. National Instruments Expands Multisim Resources to Simplify Circuit DesignNational Instruments has announced enhancements to the NI Multisim and NI Ultiboard printed circuit board (PCB) design experience, including the release of the Multisim and Ultiboard 10.1.1 software packages. The latest versions of the software deliver functional enrichments, such as several enhancements to user interface functionality including improved database synchronisation, added temperature simulation parameter support and more than 300 new components from leading third-party manufacturers. These new resources help those new to circuit design with National Instruments tools quickly begin prototyping with improved accuracy. 
NI Announces Suite of Prototyping Hardware to Lower Development Time and CostsNational Instruments has announced a suite of prototyping hardware that makes it possible for engineers and scientists to prototype industrial and embedded projects faster, reduce time to market and lower development costs. The five new NI CompactRIO reconfigurable chassis feature a Xilinx Virtex-5 field-programmable gate array (FPGA), the largest and fastest FPGA available today in NI hardware. Additionally, the new NI cRIO-9022 controller features a Freescale 533 MHz industrial real-time processor that delivers faster real-time processing for time-critical control applications. 
NI LabVIEW Toolkits Automate Software Testing to Ensure Quality and ReliablityNational Instruments has announced the NI LabVIEW Unit Test Framework and LabVIEW Desktop Execution Trace toolkits, which are new software engineering tools for the LabVIEW graphical development environment. This coincides with the release of NI Requirements Gateway 1.1 requirements management software. National Instruments Control Design and Simulation Technology to Play Key Role in EcoCAR ChallengeNational Instruments has announced its contribution as a platinum sponsor for EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge, a new collegiate vehicle engineering competition for which students will reengineer a 2009 Saturn VUE with advanced technology to reduce environmental impact while retaining consumer appeal. As a platinum sponsor, NI is donating more than $300,000 worth of engineering hardware and software to student teams in 2009, including NI LabVIEW graphical system design software, CompactRIO in-vehicle embedded control systems and PXI modular simulation systems. Teams will use these tools to design, prototype and deploy their vehicles and tackle the unique algorithm engineering challenges associated with developing advanced hybrid vehicles. 
National Instruments Expands Sound and Vibration Product Offerings for Machine Diagnostic ApplicationsNational Instruments has announced the release of NI analysis and signal processing tools for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH); machine condition monitoring; and audio test applications. The NI Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite Version 7.0 extends analysis functionality with NI LabVIEW virtual instruments (VIs) for performing psychoacoustic measurements, making it possible for engineers to quickly set up tests to quantify sound quality. National Instruments' Top Trends in Test and Measurement for 2009As the global economic climate places additional constraints on budgets, test engineers are challenged to identify ways to test devices more efficiently than ever before. National Instruments has identified three trends – software-defined instrumentation, parallel processing technologies and new methods for wireless and semiconductor test – that will significantly improve the efficiency of test and measurement systems in 2009. 
High-Density Strain and High-Voltage Modules from NINational Instruments has announced the expansion of its C Series data acquisition family with the NI 9225 300 V power measurement module as well as the NI 9235 and NI 9236 eight-channel strain gage measurement modules. These modules are supported on NI C Series-based devices including the NI CompactDAQ plug-and-play data acquisition system, NI CompactRIO rugged control and acquisition system and NI Single-Board RIO embedded design devices. These three new modules expand the C Series I/O platform to more than 40 modules and add power quality testing capabilities. 
NI LabVIEW Application Named Finalist in Supercomputing Analytics ChallengeNational Instruments was recently announced as a finalist in the 2008 Supercomputing Conference Analytics Challenge for accomplishments in high-performance computing (HPC) with the NI LabVIEW graphical system design platform. This recognition acknowledges the most innovative solution to the more complex problems in supercomputing applications. For the competition, the National Instruments LabVIEW research and development team submitted a technical paper establishing multicore programming benchmarks in developing real-time control for the forthcoming European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), which represents historic computational challenges. 
National Instruments Measurement Studio 8.6 Offers Complete Support for Visual Studio 2008National Instruments has announced Measurement Studio 8.6, which increases test and measurement functionality for Visual Studio 2008, the latest Microsoft development environment. Measurement Studio 8.6 features the industry's first complete set of .NET and C++ class libraries, tools and data acquisition and instrument control driver support for Microsoft Visual Studio 2008, Microsoft Foundation Class Library (MFC) 9.0 and the .NET Framework 3.5. Engineers using .NET can also use Measurement Studio 8.6 to support applications with select modular instruments by building benchmark applications in Visual Studio 2008. 
National Instruments Addresses Challenge of Memory Management in C Programming with latest LabWindows versionNational Instruments has announced LabWindows/CVI 9.0, the latest version of the proven ANSI C development environment for building reliable test and measurement solutions. It includes an improved compiler and debugger, which speed test development and throughput, and introduces new features for real-time systems to deliver application reliability. 
National Instruments Claims Highest-Performance VXI Embedded ControllerNational Instruments has introduced the NI VXIpc-882, a two-slot VXI embedded controller featuring the Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7400. As the industry's highest-performing VXI embedded controller, the VXIpc-882 delivers much faster processing capabilities than typical single-core controllers. Additionally, by combining the controller with the multicore support of NI LabVIEW 8.6 graphical programming software, engineers can create superior-performance VXI systems. Don Braggins to Present Keynote at National Instruments Automation & Vision Forum 2008National Instruments UK & Ireland has announced that Don Braggins, Director of the UK Industrial Vision Association and Executive Committee Member of the European Machine Vision Association will present the Keynote at the NI Automation and Vision Forum in Newbury, Berkshire on Thursday 4th December 2008. 
National Instruments Adds Instrument-Class I/O to LabVIEW FPGA HardwareNational Instruments has introduced a new family of open, FPGA-based hardware for the PXI platform. The NI FlexRIO product family is the industry's first commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution to provide engineers with the flexibility of NI LabVIEW FPGA technology combined with high-speed, instrument-class I/O. With NI FlexRIO, engineers can add custom signal processing algorithms to their PXI-based field-programmable gate array (FPGA) hardware. Then, with interchangeable adapter modules, they can directly interface the FPGA to instrument-class I/O or create their own custom front-end hardware to meet their specific application requirements. With these capabilities, engineers can employ techniques such as in-line processing, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation and protocol-aware test required during the design and testing of many complex electronic devices. 
National Instruments Announces New Wireless Data Acquisition and PXI Express Modules for Sound and Vibration ApplicationsNational Instruments has announced the release of a new wireless data acquisition module and two new PXI Express modules for sound and vibration applications. With the NI WLS-9234wireless dynamic signal acquisition (DSA) module, engineers and scientists can stream vibration data wirelessly over the IEEE 802.11g (Wi-Fi) standard to distributed monitoring systems and eliminate the cost and clutter of cabling. The new PXI Express DSA modules, the NI PXIe-4496 and PXIe-4498, make it possible to acquire data from 272 channels at full rate in a single PXI Express chassis, so engineers and scientists can acquire more data from more channels at faster rates. 
National Instruments Expands High-Speed Digitiser Product LineNational Instruments has announced the expansion of its digitiser product line with the introduction of three new digitisers/PC-based oscilloscopes. The 500 MHz NI PXI-5153 and NI PCI-5153 and the 1 GHz NI PCI-5154 modules round out the NI 515x series of digitisers, following the introduction of the NI PXI-5154 in July. With the NI 515x series, engineers can take advantage of a complete line of high-speed digitisers – with 300 MHz, 500 MHz and 1 GHz bandwidths – for demanding automated test and streaming applications where high-bandwidth measurements are required. 
NI Announces High-Performance, Deterministic Ethernet Hardware for LabVIEWNational Instruments has announced a high-performance 8-slot chassis that delivers deterministic expansion I/O to the NI LabVIEW graphical development platform. The new chassis provides high-speed, jitter-free communication for applications such as distributed control, machine building and hardware in the loop. National Instruments Introduces USB-GPIB Controller for MacsNational Instruments has introduced the industry's first Mac-compatible USB-GPIB controller as well as a low-profile PCI Express GPIB controller. With the NI USB-GPIB-HS, Mac users can now control their stand-alone instruments from Mac laptops and desktops with the flexibility of a portable USB-GPIB interface. Additionally, the new NI PCIe-GPIB/Low-Profile (LP) controller gives engineers and scientists a high-performance, RoHS-compliant controller that uses approximately 75 percent less power and is manufactured using 63 percent less printed circuit board (PCB) material than previous models. 
National Instruments Introduces Advanced Connectivity for Multisim and LabVIEWNational Instruments has announced further integration of the NI Multisim and LabVIEWplatforms. By integrating the recently released Multisim 10.1 and LabVIEW, engineers can better identify and analyse design behaviour and detect errors at the earliest stages of design. Additionally, with the beta version of the NI LabVIEW Multisim Connectivity Toolkit, engineers can now enhance circuit design. National Instruments and WisyTech Collaborate on WiMAX Toolkit for LabVIEWNational Instruments has announced its collaboration with WisyTech, a wireless systems specialty spin-off of Italy's National Research Council and Politecnico di Milano and partnership with ATE integrator Alfautomazione, on a forthcoming WiMAX toolkit for the NI LabVIEW graphical system design platform. The plug-in toolkit extends the ease-of-use of LabVIEW graphical programming to engineers and scientists developing WiMAX RF compliant devices, semiconductors, base stations and customer premises equipment. National Instruments Extends Environmental Monitoring Capabilities in LabVIEWNational Instruments has announced the release of a new instrument driver that gives users of the NI LabVIEW graphical system design platform the ability to interface with environmental monitoring sensors that communicate via SDI-12, a serial-based communication protocol optimised for battery-powered intelligent sensors. With NI LabVIEW SDI-12 Application Programming Interface (API)software, researchers, engineers and scientists can easily acquire measurements such as turbidity, dissolved oxygen, tank level, soil pH, conductivity and other critical environmental sensor measurements. 
BAE Systems, National Instruments and Phase Matrix Introduce 26.5 GHz PXI Synthetic InstrumentBAE Systems, National Instruments and Phase Matrix Inc. have announced the availability of a next-generation, 26.5 GHz synthetic instrument based on the PXI platform for military and commercial RF and microwave applications. Synthetic instrumentation is a subset of virtual instrumentation that combines modular hardware with a software platform to create user-defined test and measurement systems. The new synthetic instrument developed by the companies is based on five new 3U PXI Express-compatible RF/microwave downconverter modules that can operate over a frequency range of 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz. The instrument also uses National Instruments PXI Express chassis, controllers and intermediate frequency (IF) digitiser modules as well as NI LabVIEW graphical development software for host and FPGA-based signal processing. 
National Instruments Extends Smart Camera FamilyNational Instruments has announced the extension of its NI Smart Camera product line with the introduction of three new products. The NI 1744, NI 1762 and NI 1764 Smart Cameras deliver faster processing speed and higher image resolution to offer more powerful options for engineers requiring an embedded machine vision solution. National Instruments Recognises Global Achievements in Engineering and ScienceNational Instruments recognised more than 20 innovative applications developed by engineers and scientists from around the world at the inaugural Graphical System Design Achievement Awards earlier this month. At the award ceremony held during the NIWeek graphical system design conference and exhibition in Austin, Texas, winners from 10 categories were recognised for developing applications that meet complex engineering and science challenges using graphical system design. Additionally, four applications were presented with the Humanitarian of the Year, Green Engineering Application of the Year, Editor's Choice and Overall Customer Application of the Year awards. 
NI Announces PXI Embedded Controller and New PXI System AccessoriesNational Instruments has announced the NI PXI-8108, what it says is the industry's fastest PXI embedded controller, and two new PXI system accessories, a 32 GB solid-state hard drive and the NI PXI-8250 system monitoring module. These new products provide increased system performance and reliability to help engineers and scientists achieve faster process execution, lower test times and longer system life. 
National Instruments appoints Robert Morton as UK & Ireland MDNational Instruments today announced the appointment of Robert Morton as UK & Ireland Managing Director. Rob is a fourteen-year National Instruments veteran, joining NI in the UK in 1994 after graduating with a first class degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Manchester. Rob joined the NI Engineering Leadership Programme (ELP), the premier route for career development for engineers at NI. Engineers on the ELP spend two to three years developing product and technical knowledge, as well as leadership skills, to prepare them for successful careers at NI. Intensive on-the-job and class-based learning, plus exposure to all the departments in the company, ensure the ELP produces a steady flow of well-qualified engineers to fuel continuing company growth. 
NI and LEGO Education Develop Low-Cost Robotics Platform for Elementary School StudentsNational Instruments and LEGO Education continue their educational robotics collaboration with the new LEGO Education WeDo classroom robotics platform. Powered by NI LabVIEW graphical design software, LEGO Education WeDo Software is a drag-and-drop, icon-based environment that students ages 7 to 11 can use to easily program their own robotics inventions. Using WeDo software, students learn basic programming skills while designing their robotics applications. 
National Instruments Introduces Single-Board RIO PlatformNational Instruments has announced new NI Single-Board RIO devices that offer engineers and scientists a low-cost, integrated hardware option for deploying embedded control and data acquisition applications. The eight new sbRIO-96xx devices combine an embedded real-time processor, reconfigurable field-programmable gate array (FPGA) and analogue and digital I/O on a single printed circuit board (PCB), making them ideal for applications that require flexibility, high performance and reliability in a small form factor. Engineers and scientists can use the NI LabVIEW graphical system design platform to customise NI Single-Board RIO hardware as well as develop all aspects of their embedded systems for increased productivity and shorter time to market. 
National Instruments Introduces 10 Wi-Fi and Ethernet Data Acquisition DevicesNational Instruments has announced 10 new Wi-Fi and Ethernet data acquisition devices, extending the world-trusted NI measurement hardware and software platform to wireless remote monitoring applications. The new wireless and Ethernet DAQ devices include built-in signal conditioning and direct sensor connectivity for electrical, physical, mechanical and acoustic signals. 
National Instruments Introduces 6.6 GHz PXI Express RF Vector Signal Analyser and Vector Signal GeneratorNational Instruments has announced a new RF vector signal analyser, RF vector signal generator and PXI Express 18-slot chassis that offer flexible RF measurements up to 10 times faster than traditional RF instrumentation. The new software-defined modular instruments – the NI PXIe-5663 6.6 GHz RF vector signal analyser and the NI PXIe-5673 6.6 GHz RF vector signal generator – are complemented by the NI PXIe-1075 18-slot high-bandwidth chassis. The NI PXIe-5663 can perform signal analysis from 10 MHz to 6.6 GHz with up to 50 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth. The NI PXIe-5673 delivers signal generation from 85 MHz to 6.6 GHz and up to 100 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth. The NI PXIe-1075 is the industry's first PXI Express chassis with PCI Express lanes routed to every slot providing up to 1 GB/s per-slot bandwidth and up to 4 GB/s total system bandwidth. 
NI LabVIEW 8.6 Meets Parallel Programming Challenge to Drive PerformanceNational Instruments today announced LabVIEW 8.6, the latest version of the graphical system design software platform for control, test and embedded system development. Building on the inherent parallel nature of graphical programming, LabVIEW 8.6 delivers new tools to help engineers and scientists take advantage of the benefits of multicore processors, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and wireless communication. 
National Instruments 1 GHz Bandwidth PXI DigitiserNational Instruments has announced a significant bandwidth increase in its digitiser offering with the introduction of the NI PXI-5154 digitiser/PC-based oscilloscope, expanding the family of more than 20 high-speed, high-resolution and high-channel-count products. The dual-channel, 1 GHz PXI-5154 digitiser offers up to a 2 GS/s real-time sample rate (20 GS/s equivalent-time sample rate for repetitive signals), making it ideal for acquisition and characterisation of fast, nanosecond-edge speeds. 
NI LabVIEW Monitors Structural Health of Summer Olympic Venues in BeijingNational Instruments has announced the China Earthquake Administration (CEA), the leading governmental body managing the country's earthquake preparedness and disaster mitigation, selected a structural health monitoring (SHM) solution developed by National Instruments Alliance Partner CGM Engineering, Inc., based on the NI LabVIEW graphical system design platform and NI CompactRIO programmable automation controllers. The systems are designed to aid engineers in conducting structural health research on seven recently constructed megastructures in China including both of the main venues for the 2008 Summer Olympics – the Beijing National Stadium and the National Aquatics Centre. 
NI Expands Test Data Management and VisualisationNational Instruments has announced the release of DIAdem 11.0, the latest version of the interactive software for managing, analysing and reporting test data. DIAdem 11.0 adds sensor data mapping for 3D CAD models to simplify the visualisation of high-channel-count systems. It also streamlines large-group test management with automatic conversion and scaling of engineering unit sets. Additionally, NI DataFinder Server Edition 2.0, a software solution that works with DIAdem to extend test data management to large groups or departments, introduces support for user security management and integration with an electronic archiving system. 
First Female Field Sales Engineer for NI UK & IrelandNational Instruments UK & Ireland has recently promoted Sarah Brady to Field Sales Engineer for East Midlands and the North East. In her new role, Sarah, who now lives in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, will be the first point of contact for customers in the East Midlands and the North East, with responsibility for specifying systems and introducing National Instruments innovative hardware and software. 
Dual Gigabit Ethernet Interface for PXI Express from NINational Instruments has announced its first high-performance dual gigabit Ethernet interface for PXI Express. The NI 8234 module offers two gigabit Ethernet ports with up to 1000 Mb/s transfer speeds per port for high-performance machine vision and dedicated LAN/LXI instrument control networks. The new module features a x4 PCI Express interconnect, providing up to 1 GB/s bandwidth for real-time data streaming from a single PXI Express slot to give engineers and scientists more available slots for other PXI instrumentation, data acquisition and bus interface modules. 
National Instruments Introduces New LabVIEW Toolkit for GPS Receiver TestingNational Instruments has announced the NI GPS Toolkit for LabVIEW, an extension of the graphical system design environment that expands the NI RF PXI platform to include multi-satellite GPS signal simulation. Using NI LabVIEW software to create waveforms that simulate up to 12 satellites (C/A codes in the L1 band), engineers can test receiver characteristics such as sensitivity, time to first fix (TTFF) and position accuracy with the NI PXIe-5672 RF vector signal generator. 
Compact FieldPoint Controllers from NINational Instruments (NI) has announced the release of three new Compact FieldPoint controllers that deliver increased performance, higher processor speed and significantly improved Ethernet throughput. The NI cFP-2220, cFP-2210 and cFP-2200 controllers include a 400 MHz PowerPC processor and Wind River VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS) for greater processing power and faster data analysis. National Instruments Advances Medical Device Design with Technology and TrainingNational Instruments has announced three initiatives to help support safe and efficient medical device development. Beginning this month, National Instruments is offering a series of free workshops that demonstrate how to develop a medical device using NI technology as well as provide instruction on how to secure validation for the device from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company is also co-hosting a two-day workshop in August to give physicians, scientists and engineers a forum to network and share ideas on addressing some of the challenges and solutions for device research, development and commercialisation. Additionally, National Instruments has started a grant programme that will provide software, support and training to start-up companies developing medical devices. 
NI Accelerates Parallel Test Performance with Multicore SupportNational Instruments has announced NI TestStand 4.1, the latest version of the company's test management software, which now helps engineers develop faster test systems with multicore processor support. As manufacturers shift to multicore processors to provide performance gains, NI TestStand 4.1 running on these new processors can deliver more powerful systems with increased test throughput. With the new NI Switch Executive 3.0, developers can more quickly develop parallel test systems in NI TestStand by graphically specifying switch signal routes. 
NI Measurement Studio 8.5 Accelerates Remote Monitoring and ControlNational Instruments has announced Measurement Studio 8.5 to add test and measurement functionality to the latest Microsoft development environment with a complete set of .NET class libraries, tools and NI data acquisition driver support for Microsoft Visual Studio 2008. Measurement Studio 8.5 includes ASP.NET AJAX-compatible user interface controls and advanced network variable communication functions for creating highly responsive remote monitoring Web applications. 
NI Introduces Prototyping Platform for Interactive, Hands-On LearningNational Instruments has announced NI ELVIS II, the latest version of the design and prototyping platform that educators worldwide have adopted for hands-on, project-based learning. Based on the powerful LabVIEW graphical system design software, NI ELVIS II gives educators 12 new USB plug-and-play instruments and complete integration with Multisim 10.1 software for SPICE simulation to simplify the teaching of circuit design. In addition, educators can use NI ELVIS II with a suite of third-party boards and curriculum resources to teach control design, telecommunications and microcontroller concepts. 
National Instruments Introduces Graphical Differencing and User Interface Toolkit for Comparing Models Developed Using The MathWorks, Inc. Simulink® SoftwareNational Instruments has announced the NI Graphical Differencing and User Interface Toolkit, a software solution that helps engineers and scientists identify differences between models built using The MathWorks, Inc. Simulink software. Engineers and scientists can also use the toolkit to easily create user interfaces to interact with their models built using Simulink. The ability to easily compare models and identify differences makes the toolkit ideal for team-based application development in industries such as aerospace, automotive and medical. Valid for worldwide use, the toolkit is offered in collaboration with ExpertControl, a technical software company headquartered in Germany. 
Fast Bus-Powered Multifunction DAQ Devices for USB from National InstrumentsNational Instruments has announced the release of two new bus-powered M Series data acquisition (DAQ) devices for USB that deliver faster sampling rates and more digital I/O features than previously released bus-powered M Series devices for USB. The NI USB-6212 and USB-6216 are available with 68-pin SCSI mass termination, screw terminals or 50-pin IDC connectivity to provide multiple connectivity options. 
National Instruments Integrates Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA Technology into New Customisable I/O DevicesNational Instruments has announced the release of four new R Series I/O modules for the PXI platform that are equipped with high-performance Xilinx Virtex-5 field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The NI PXI-7841R, PXI-7842R, PXI-7851R and PXI-7852R modules feature eight analogue inputs, eight analogue outputs and 96 digital I/O lines as well as analogue input rates that are more than 3.5 times faster than previously released R Series devices. National Instruments to Host the Online Automated Test Summit 2008National Instruments has announced the fifth annual Automated Test Summit, an online event featuring technical sessions focused on identifying trends and overcoming challenges in automated test. The Automated Test Summit 2008 will be hosted live on the Internet on June 5 and will be presented in the Americas, Europe and Asia, giving attendees the opportunity to speak with experts in various languages. At the free full-day event, attendees can view keynote presentations, watch technical sessions, participate in live Q&A forums and interact with vendors in the exhibition area. 
NI LabVIEW SignalExpress Tektronix Edition 2.5 Adds Support for New DPO3000 OscilloscopesNational Instruments has announced support for new Tektronix value line oscilloscopes in the latest version of LabVIEW SignalExpress Tektronix Edition, an interactive PC-based measurement software for quickly acquiring, analysing and presenting data without programming. 
Four UK Engineers Achieve National Instruments Certified LabVIEW Architect StatusNational Instruments UK & Ireland today announced that four more UK engineers have achieved the prestigious Certified LabVIEW Architect status: Ian Lloyd and Stephen Swindley from City Technology Ltd, and Peter Davies and Mark Lee from Develop-ing Solutions. This is the highest level of NI LabVIEW certification available, with only six engineers in UK & Ireland and sixteen across the whole of Europe, currently certified at this status. 
Low-Cost PXI Embedded Controllers for Test, Measurement and Control Applications from NINational Instruments has announced two new low-cost embedded controllers – the PXI-8104 and PXI-8183 – that deliver exceptional performance for value-based test, measurement and control applications. With these new controllers, engineers and scientists can apply PXI in a variety of new applications across many industries including consumer electronics, automotive, semiconductor, telecommunications and aerospace and defense. National Instruments UK & Ireland Among Industry Leaders at Test & Measurement Design DayNational Instruments will join fellow industry leaders including Agilent, Anritsu, Tektronix, QualiSystems and Yokogawa, at the New Electronics Test & Measurement Design Day. Taking place at Reading's Madejski Stadium on Thursday 15th May 2008, the one day conference and exhibition will focus on next generation test solutions, covering three technology based streams: wireless test, embedded test and software related issues. 
Robotics Competition Selects National Instruments CompactRIO for Next-Generation Robot Control SystemFIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), a nonprofit organisation inspiring young people to be science and technology leaders, has selected the National Instruments CompactRIO embedded control platform as its next-generation FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) robot controller. With this platform, high school students will create advanced robots starting in the 2009 FIRST season. Students can program their robots based on CompactRIO in either NI LabVIEW graphical programming software or the ANSI C language. 
National Instruments LabVIEW Targets Industry-Leading ARM MicrocontrollersNational Instruments and ARM has announced the NI LabVIEW Embedded Module for ARM Microcontrollers, an extension of the LabVIEW graphical system design platform that directly targets the ARM 7™, ARM 9™ and Cortex™-M3 microcontroller families. The module is the first product in an ongoing collaboration between the companies that combines the ease of use of LabVIEW with the performance of ARM microcontrollers. 
National Instruments Introduces High-Density Industrial Digital I/O for USBNational Instruments has announced the NI USB-6509, a bus-powered, portable, USB digital I/O device for acquiring data in a broad range of applications. With 96 bi-directional digital I/O channels and plug-and-play USB connectivity, the device is ideal for industrial control and automated test applications yet versatile enough for general-purpose data acquisition and academic applications. The USB-6509 delivers, to a portable USB form factor, an industrial feature set of four high-reliability features for industrial or harsh applications previously available only in PCI and PXI systems. NI Announces Global Multicore Programming WorkshopNational Instruments has announced an initiative sponsored by Intel Corporation to deliver free, hands-on multicore programming workshops based on the NI LabVIEW graphical programming language to engineers and scientists around the globe. The Multicore Programming with NI LabVIEW Hands-On Workshop will be presented in 18 U.S. and Canadian cities beginning in May and 15 international cities this Autumn. National Instruments Expands its Academic Team in the UK & IrelandNational Instruments UK & Ireland is deploying additional dedicated resources to work directly with academic institutions alongside its existing office and field-based engineers. This move supports the longstanding strategic commitment NI has made globally to enhancing engineering and scientific education and research projects through the use of virtual instrumentation, graphical system design and LabVIEW. 
National Instruments Expands C Series Family for High-Performance Data LoggingNational Instruments has announced four C Series modules for data-logging applications including vibration/acoustical data logging and in-vehicle, structural, temperature and pressure testing. The NI USB-9219, USB-9229 and USB-9239 provide USB, bus-powered connectivity to the C Series while the NI 9234 AC/DC-coupled dynamic signal acquisition module offers selectable IEPE signal conditioning for engineers measuring high-accuracy audio frequency. 
Multifunction Data Acquisition Devices with USB Connectivity from National InstrumentsNational Instruments has announced a new line of M Series USB data acquisition (DAQ) devices with 18-bit analogue input accuracy at sampling rates up to 625 kS/s. The NI USB-6281 and USB-6289 feature an 18-bit ADC, which provides a 4X increase in resolution over traditional 16-bit devices, equivalent to more than 5½ digits of resolution for DC measurements. These devices also offer enhanced analogue output channels that feature programmable range and offset settings. In addition to standard screw terminal or mass termination connectivity options, board-only OEM versions are also available for integration with embedded systems and include 34- and 50-pin insulation-displacement connectors (IDC) for easy board mating. 
NI Announces VXI-MXI-Express Controller with Cabled PCI Express Technology and Optional Laptop ControlNational Instruments has announced what it says is the industry's first VXI-MXI-Express controller using cabled PCI Express technology to deliver a high-bandwidth, low-latency VXI interface. Cabled PCI Express greatly reduces the size of the VXI-MXI-Express cable compared to the larger VXI-MXI-2 cables while maintaining similar or improved performance. 
National Instruments Introduces the LabVIEW 8.5 Control Design and Simulation ModuleNational Instruments has announced the release of the NI LabVIEW 8.5 Control Design and Simulation Module, an extension of the LabVIEW graphical system design platform that helps engineers and scientists analyse open-loop model behavior, design closed-loop controllers, simulate systems and create real-time implementations. The latest version of the module introduces new design features such as analytical proportional integral derivative (PID) for improving system closed-loop stability and model predictive control to multivariable systems. 
NI introduces PCI and PXI Interfaces for Industrial Control SystemsNational Instruments has announced new PCI and PXI PROFIBUS interfaces to add compatibility and flexibility to industrial systems. PROFIBUS is an industrial communications bus with more than 20 million installed nodes worldwide in manufacturing, process control and automation applications. With the new interfaces, PROFIBUS engineers now can integrate NI LabVIEW software into benchtop, real-time and device test PROFIBUS networks. 
NI Introduces the First Power Source Measure Unit for PXI and Highest-Density PXI SwitchesNational Instruments has announced its first PXI source measure unit (SMU) and the industry's highest-density PXI switches. These products further enhance the PXI platform for use in precision DC applications, such as semiconductor parametric tests and electronic device and component validation. Engineers can use these modules together to precisely characterise voltage and current parameters on high pin-count devices, with the advantages of smaller size and lower cost compared to traditional approaches. 
NI Extends Portable Measurement Performance with USB Digitisers and a Digital MultimeterNational Instruments has announced the release of the NI USB-5132/5133 digitisers and the NI USB-4065 6½-digit digital multimeter (DMM). These small, lightweight instruments feature bus-powered and plug-and-play operation, which makes them ideal for portable, benchtop and OEM applications. They are also shipped with NI LabVIEW SignalExpress LE, an interactive measurement workbench for quickly acquiring, analysing and presenting data, with no programming required. 
Tektronix Builds Serial ATA Compliance Test Solution Using NI TestStandNational Instruments has announced that Tektronix built its newly released TekExpress SATA (Serial ATA) automated compliance test solution on NI TestStand test management software. NI TestStand gave Tektronix an open, flexible development platform that facilitated the implementation of the TekExpress compliance test automation framework for Serial ATA and other complex serial data standards. With the ability to execute test modules in any programming language, a feature of NI TestStand, the TekExpress development team built a framework that can use the best programming language for each test module and seamlessly integrate multiple programming languages. The NI TestStand high-speed execution engine helped the TekExpress SATA solution reduce compliance test time by approximately 70 percent. NI Joins The Multicore Association to Improve Interoperability of Multicore-Enabled Software and HardwareNational Instruments has announced it has joined The Multicore Association, a global nonprofit organisation focused on developing standards that help shorten time to market for products that involve multicore implementations. As a member of the association, National Instruments is collaborating with leading technology companies including Intel, Freescale Semiconductor and Wind River to improve the interoperability among operating systems, hardware and software development tools so engineers and scientists can benefit from the performance improvements offered by multicore technology. National Instruments Named Among FORTUNE's '100 Best Companies to Work For' List for Ninth Consecutive Year!FORTUNE magazine has released its annual ranking of the nation's top 100 companies to work for, listing Austin-based National Instruments as number 79. This is the ninth consecutive year National Instruments has made FORTUNE's '100 Best Companies to Work For' list. The annual survey polls employees from companies nationwide about the quality of their corporate cultures. T&M Industry turns to Software-Defined Instrumentation and Use of Multicore-Enabled Test Systems says NITest engineers in industries ranging from aerospace and defence to consumer electronics are facing the challenge of testing increasingly complicated designs with shrinking timelines and budgets. To address these issues, engineers and scientists are incorporating new test and measurement technologies that are capable of meeting complex design requirements without raising costs. National Instruments has identified five trends it anticipates will significantly influence the test and measurement industry over the next three years. National Instruments Opens Registration for 2008 Military/Aerospace Solutions ConferenceMilitary and aerospace engineers can learn more about the latest developments in automated test and control design at the National Instruments Military and Aerospace Solutions Conference on Thursday 22nd May 2008. Taking place at the prestigious Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon, London, this free one-day conference and accompanying exhibition features technical demonstrations and case studies of the latest technologies for NI, partners and users, showcasing virtual and synthetic instrumentation, electronics test, communications test, and control design for military and aerospace applications. 
NI Introduces Sound and Vibration Tools for Interactive, Configurable Data Acquisition and AnalysisNational Instruments has announced the NI Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite Version 6.0 and the newest 16-channel data acquisition module for sound and vibration, the NI PXI-4495. The Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite 6.0 is the most comprehensive National Instruments collection of analysis and signal processing tools for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH); machine condition monitoring (MCM); and audio test applications. It includes both the NI Sound and Vibration Assistant 6.0, application software that combines interactive, configurable data acquisition, analysis and data logging and NI LabVIEW analysis VIs. The new version extends sound and vibration measurement capability with order analysis support in the Sound and Vibration Assistant and new LabVIEW VIs for torsional vibration measurement and human vibration weighting filters. In addition, the 16-channel, 24-bit, DC-coupled PXI-4495 complements the PXI-4496 and PXI-4498 high-channel-count dynamic signal acquisition (DSA 
NI Introduces USB-Controlled RMS RF Power MeterNational Instruments has announced the company's first USB-controlled true RMS RF power meter, which provides a highly flexible solution for automated test, measurement and monitoring applications in a small footprint. The 6 GHz NI USB-5680 power meter features high measurement accuracy and wide dynamic range packaged in a size similar to a typical power head. In automated test applications, the small size frees up valuable rack space without sacrificing performance. Powered solely from the USB cable, the new power meter is also ideal for portable applications because it consumes only 100 mA of current without an external power supply. 
NI and Emona Instruments Announce New Plug-In Module for Teaching Telecommunications ConceptsNational Instruments and Emona Instruments, a National Instruments Alliance Partner, are working together to help educators teach students analogue and digital communication fundamentals with the release of a new add-on telecommunications board, the Digital Analog Telecommunications EXperimenter (DATEx) for the NI Educational Laboratory Virtual Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS). With DATEx and the NI ELVIS integrated design and prototyping platform, students now can visualise telecommunications concepts in a hands-on learning environment. DATEx also operates with the NI LabVIEW graphical development environment to give students more control for building telecommunications projects using the graphical system design and block diagram approach. NI's LabVIEW Tools Network Offers Centralised Location for More Than 400 Specialised LabVIEW Tools and Add-OnsNational Instruments has announced that the LabVIEW Tools Network, an online portal that delivers the industry's largest source of add-ons and connectivity products for NI LabVIEW, has expanded by more than 100 new tools developed by NI and third-party vendors in 2007. With the latest additions to the network, engineers and scientists can now access more than 400 products for use with LabVIEW such as a toolkit that displays user interfaces in any language as well as a tool that automates model generation, control design and controller parameter tuning. 
NI LabWindows/CVI 8.5 Provides Flexible Multicore Programming for ANSI C DevelopmentNational Instruments has announced LabWindows/CVI 8.5, the latest version of the ANSI C integrated development environment for test and embedded applications. LabWindows/CVI now features symmetric multiprocessor (SMP) support in real time, giving programmers greater control over applications running on multicore processors. With LabWindows/CVI 8.5, programmers can achieve increased performance on multicore systems with full control over thread management, built-in multithreaded libraries and drivers, thread-safe analysis functions and advanced debugging tools. 
NI Releases New CompactRIO Systems for High-Volume Machines and DevicesNational Instruments has announced the release of the new NI cRIO-9072 and cRIO-9074 CompactRIO systems that give engineers and machine builders an ideal solution for rapidly deploying industrial machines at high volume. These new National Instruments CompactRIO systems have an integrated hardware architecture that combines an embedded real-time processor and a reconfigurable FPGA within a single chassis, lowering the cost of CompactRIO for OEM applications. Engineers can quickly design, prototype and deploy the customisable, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware systems for embedded machine control and data acquisition systems using the National Instruments LabVIEW graphical development environment, eliminating the need for spending unnecessary time and money designing custom embedded hardware for high-volume deployment. National Instruments Joins Freescale, IBM and Xilinx in Power.org CollaborationNational Instruments has announced it has joined Power.org, an open and collaborative organisation dedicated to developing and promoting Power Architecture technology as the preferred open standard platform for the electronics industry. Power Architecture technology, an instruction set architecture prevalent in microprocessors, forms an enhanced platform for collaborative hardware and software innovation between leading technology companies such as Freescale Semiconductor, IBM, Xilinx and National Instruments. The goal of Power.org members is to create community specifications as well as support development tools that work together to facilitate integration and improved implementations. NI and Collaborators Deliver New IP to Simplify FPGA DevelopmentNational Instruments has announced a new suite of software and hardware intellectual property (IP) to make using field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) in measurement, control and signal processing applications easier. Collaborating with its worldwide network of customers, integrators and National Instruments Alliance Partners, NI is now making available the FPGA IPNet to provide an open forum for sharing LabVIEW FPGA IP and new hardware I/O modules for analogue and digital I/O, communication buses/protocols and motion control. The newly available resources make it easier for engineers and scientists without hardware design experience to integrate FPGA technology into their test and control applications. 
National Instruments and QNX Software Systems Deliver Measurement-Quality Analogue I/O to OEMsNational Instruments and QNX Software Systems have announced an OEM evaluation bundle of software and hardware that reduces the barrier to entry for engineers and scientists using graphical system design to create embedded devices that require measurement-quality analogue I/O. The new bundle features a low-cost USB data acquisition device from NI, a single-board computer and drivers as well as evaluation versions of the QNX Momentics development suite and the NI LabVIEW Microprocessor SDK (Software Development Kit). Using the bundle, engineers and scientists can quickly incorporate the market's leading data acquisition hardware into their embedded designs. National Instruments Hosts Virtual Automated Test Summit in EuropeNational Instruments is hosting the first online Pan-European Automated Test Summit, which features technical sessions on identifying trends and overcoming new challenges in automated test. The Pan-European Automated Test Summit is a free, full-day event hosted live on the Internet on Nov. 27 at 9am GMT. During the summit, attendees can view keynote presentations, watch technical sessions, participate in live Q&A forums and interact with vendors in the exhibitor area. This event will be available on demand for 30 days after the live event. 
NI LabVIEW 8.5 Student Edition Extends Multicore Processing and Hybrid Programming to AcademiaNational Instruments has announced the availability of the LabVIEW 8.5 Student Edition, the latest version of the graphical system design software that gives students a flexible, hands-on environment to design, prototype and deploy engineering and science concepts into real-world applications. The student edition offers all the features of the popular LabVIEW graphical development platform including multicore processing and hybrid programming, providing students with software that facilitates project-based learning, leverages the latest industry performance standards and gives more programming options for creating applications and engineering algorithms. 
NI Introduces High-Performance Smart Camera FamilyNational Instruments has announced the NI 1722 and NI 1742 Smart Cameras to provide engineers and scientists with high-performance systems at a low cost. The NI Smart Cameras are embedded devices that combine an industrial controller with an image sensor and integrate with NI vision software to offer image processing directly on the cameras, making them ideal for applications such as locating parts, inspecting packaging, verifying assembly and reading 1-D and 2-D codes. 
Students Use NI LabVIEW to Develop a Fully Autonomous Humanoid RobotEngineering students from the Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) at Virginia Tech have developed a bipedal humanoid robot using the National Instruments LabVIEW graphical system design platform. The Dynamic Anthropomorphic Robot with Intelligence (DARwIn) was originally developed to study human locomotion for the research and development of prosthetic limbs. DARwIn achieves full range of motion and accurately imitates human movement so effectively that it was quickly modified to play soccer for entry into RoboCup, an international robotic soccer competition created to promote research in robotics, artificial intelligence and related fields. As a result, it has been accepted as the first-ever U.S. entry into RoboCup in the humanoid division. 
Measurement Accuracy and Reliability improved with NI LabVIEW SignalExpress 2.5National Instruments has announced the release of LabVIEW SignalExpress 2.5, the interactive measurement software that simplifies the acquisition, analysis and presentation of data from hundreds of data acquisition devices and instruments. Built on NI LabVIEW graphical programming, LabVIEW SignalExpress delivers an easy-to-use, drag-and-drop environment for configuring data-logging and instrument control applications. The latest version of LabVIEW SignalExpress introduces several performance improvements including a Project Analyser to help engineers and scientists identify and address common measurement mistakes. LabVIEW SignalExpress 2.5 is also available in fully localised French, German and Japanese versions. NI Reports Q3 Revenue of $184.4 MillionNational Instruments has reported record quarterly revenue of $184.4 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2007, up 12.4 percent as compared to Q3 2006. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for Q3 2007 was 27 cents. This is above the midpoint of NI guidance of 24 cents to 29 cents per share. Net income was $21.5 million, up 15 percent from Q3 2006. For Q3 2007, operating margin and net margin were 13.3 percent and 11.7 percent, respectively. 
National Instruments and Anritsu Collaborate on NI LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI Instrument Drivers for Anritsu InstrumentationNational Instruments and Anritsu Company have announced a joint effort to develop LabVIEW Plug and Play and LabWindows/CVI instrument drivers for Anritsu test instruments. The companies are working together to make it easy for engineers and scientists to combine the popular LabVIEW graphical development platform and the proven LabWindows/CVI ANSI C integrated development environment with Anritsu RF and wireless communications test instruments. 
PXI Express System Timing Controller is a first says National InstrumentsNational Instruments has announced the latest additions to NI timing tools including the industry's first PXI Express timing and synchronisation controller and a PXI module that synchronises PXI systems over GPS, Inter-Range Instrumentation Group (IRIG) and IEEE 1588. With these new products, engineers can achieve improved synchronisation and timecode capabilities in PXI systems, which is important for synchronising multiple systems, precisely timestamping events and improving measurement accuracy in automated test and data acquisition applications. These new timing features are integral to the development and control of large distributed systems such as particle accelerators and high-energy physics systems. 
USB Data Acquisition Devices from National Instruments features 80 I/O Channels and BNC ConnectivityNational Instruments has announced what it says is the industry's first 80-channel USB data acquisition devices, new BNC USB M Series devices and a new USB-9237 C Series module. The complete NI USB data acquisition offering now spans more than 45 devices with single-channel sampling rates of up to 1.25 MS/s, analogue generation of up to 2.86 MHz and correlated digital I/O of more than 1 MHz for low-, mid- and high-channel-count applications. 
Free Spice Simulation Software For Linear Circuits Available From Analog Devices And National InstrumentsAnalog Devices has announced the availability of a free, downloadable circuit design environment that simplifies and speeds product design by allowing developers to capture schematics and simulate circuits for evaluation of ADI's world-leading operational amplifiers (op amps) and other linear circuits. Developed by National Instruments , NI Multisim Analog Devices Edition is a new version of the NI Multisim SPICE simulation software created for component evaluation and circuit design. The new tool, loaded with over 800 ADI op amps and other linear circuits, helps shrink product development time by allowing designers to quickly and easily select, evaluate, prototype and test ADI's linear circuits in a low-risk "virtual evaluation board" environment. 
LabVIEW Embedded Platform extended to Support ADI's Blackfin and Freescale ColdFire ProcessorsNational Instruments has announced the extension of the NI LabVIEW 8.5 graphical system design platform to new embedded targets with the release of the NI LabVIEW Embedded Module for ADI Blackfin Processors 2.5 and the LabVIEW Microprocessor SDK (Software Development Kit) 2.5. With a graphical system design approach, engineers and scientists can use LabVIEW to rapidly design and prototype their embedded systems and easily deploy them to targets such as 32-bit processors and FPGAs. The latest versions of the LabVIEW Embedded Module for Blackfin Processors and the LabVIEW Microprocessor SDK expand the available deployment options for engineers and scientists by adding support for new, high-performance convergent multimedia Blackfin processors as well as introducing support for the Freescale ColdFire processor. The software packages also deliver 18 percent increased efficiency in code generation. 
PXI Express RF Vector Signal Generator with 20 MHz Onboard Signal ProcessingNational Instruments has announced the release of the NI PXIe-5672, an RF vector signal generator that delivers signal generation from 250 kHz to 2.7 GHz, 20 MHz of instantaneous bandwidth and real-time data streaming at up to 25 MS/s. The NI PXIe-5672 also features a PXI Express interface that makes it possible to stream data from hard disk or PC memory at the full output rate of the instrument. The NI PXIe-5672 is compatible with all NI PXI, PXI Express modular instruments and NI LabVIEW modulation algorithms, making it easy for engineers to develop a complete PXI-based RF record and playback system, as well as broadcast video and general-purpose communication test systems. 
PXI Specification is 10 years old today!! Says PXI Systems AllianceThe PXI Systems Alliance (www.pxisa.org) today announced the 10th anniversary of the PXI (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) specification, the PC-based modular I/O platform for test, measurement and control systems. The PXI standard was introduced in 1997 as a modular instrumentation platform for measurement and automation applications that require high performance and a rugged industrial form factor. With PXI, engineers and scientists can select chassis, controllers and modules from multiple vendors and integrate them into a single PXI system. Today there are more than 1,500 PXI products available from over 70 companies, including Agilent Technologies, Geotest, Keithley, National Instruments and Pickering. University of California Teaches Graphical System Design at NI's Embedded Systems LaboratoryNational Instruments and the University of California, Berkeley, College of Engineering are working together to offer electrical engineering and computer sciences (EECS) students a new graphical system design environment in which to design, prototype and deploy their projects. The NI Embedded Systems Laboratory uses NI technologies to provide embedded system design experiential research opportunities for upper division undergraduate and graduate students. NI LabVIEW 8.5 Improves Test Throughput with Multicore and FPGA TechnologiesNational Instruments today announced LabVIEW 8.5, the latest version of the graphical system design platform for test, control and embedded system development. Building on nearly 10 years of investment in multithreading technology, LabVIEW 8.5 simplifies multicore and FPGA development for high-performance test applications with its intuitive parallel dataflow language. As manufacturers shift to multicore processors to provide performance gains, LabVIEW 8.5 running on these new processors can deliver more powerful systems with increased test throughput. The latest version of LabVIEW offers performance gains with automatic thread scaling based on the total available number of processing cores, improved thread-safe drivers and deterministic real-time multithreading for high-performance test applications such as those in wireless, high-speed digital and mixed-signal test. NI Announces PXI Products with 600 MBytes/s Sustained Data StreamingEngineers can use the newest National Instruments PXI products to sustain higher data streaming rates than ever before possible with an industry-standard test and measurement platform. The combination of these new PXI products, based on the PXI Express specification, include modular instruments, an embedded controller and RAID hard drive arrays, offers sustained hard drive recording and playback at 600 MBytes/s. With these new data streaming capabilities, engineers can achieve higher sustained acquisition and generation rates, reduce test times and meet new application challenges. Previous data streaming applications required dedicated, proprietary systems typically costing tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars. NASA Uses NI LabVIEW FPGA to Test Advanced Space TelescopeThe James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), NASA's next-generation successor to the Hubble, has passed a crucial milestone toward its 2013 launch with the help of National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) LabVIEW FPGA. An important element of the JWST is the Near Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec), which is equipped with more than 250,000 microshutters designed to observe thousands of distant galaxies to better understand the origins of the universe. These microshutters are actually microelectromechanical system (MEMS) devices that physically open and close for light exposure, similar to shutters on a camera. Engineers at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center have successfully tested the microshutters using LabVIEW FPGA to control the shutters in a test chamber. National Instruments Named as One of the UK's Best Workplaces for the Second Consecutive YearNational Instruments UK & Ireland has been named as one of the UK's 50 Best Workplaces in the Financial Times 2007 Best Workplaces Special Report. This is the second consecutive year that NI has appeared in the FT Best Workplaces report and, this year, NI is the only high technology manufacturer recognised in the list. The annual survey polls employees nationwide about the quality of their corporate cultures. NI employees identified the company's informal and spontaneous atmosphere, strong success culture and the fact that they feel valued by management amongst the characteristics which make the company a great place to work. The Financial Times Special Report also identified National Instruments as one of the UK's Top 5 Fun and Friendly Companies and Top 5 Most Welcoming Companies. National Instruments Reports Quarterly Revenue of $172 MillionNational Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) reported quarterly revenue in the first quarter of $172 million, up 11 percent from Q1 2006. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 2007 was 23 cents with net income of $19 million. This represents a 51 percent increase in net income compared to Q1 2006. National Instruments Announces NIDays 2007 in Association with the Institution of Engineering and TechnologyNational Instruments today opened registrations for NIDays 2007, the company's annual virtual instrumentation conference and exhibition. Once again, this industry event will be held in association with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and will take place on Thursday 25th October 2007 at Savoy Place, London, home of the IET. National Instruments to host Professional Development Series for Engineers and ScientistsNational Instruments UK & Ireland has announced NI Technical Symposium - a free, one-day professional development series for engineers, scientists and technicians. The symposium covers the latest technologies for test, control and design applications, with content for the sessions drawn from NIDays 2006, the popular, annual virtual instrumentation conference and exhibition. NI Releases High-Performance, Low-Cost USB Modules for CAN and LINNational Instruments has announced the release of its first USB modules for high-speed and low-speed/fault-tolerant Controller Area Network (CAN) and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) monitoring, logging and testing, combining the quality and performance of NI CAN software and hardware with the benefits of Hi-Speed USB. With a low price point and a synchronisation option, engineers now have an easy, cost-effective and portable solution for connecting their PCs to CAN and LIN devices and networks for device validation, test and in-vehicle data logging. 
NI Releases Low-Cost 6½-Digit Multimeters for PCI and PCI ExpressNational Instruments expands its line of digital multimeters (DMMs) with new low-cost 6½-digit DMMs for PCI Express and PCI. The NI PCIe-4065 DMM, the first-ever DMM available on the PCI Express bus, and the PCI-4065 DMM offer measurements of DC or AC voltage/current; 2- and 4-wire resistance; and diode test ideal for educational laboratories, cost-conscious test and measurement facilities and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who embed DC or AC measurements into an end-product or test system. The new DMMs complement the NI 407x series of 6½-digit and 7½-digit FlexDMM devices ideal for higher-performance test and measurement requirements. National Instruments Extends LabVIEW Embedded Design Platform to QNX Neutrino Real-Time Operating SystemNational Instruments and QNX Software Systems have teamed up to extend the LabVIEW graphical dataflow environment to the QNX® Neutrino® real-time operating system (RTOS). Engineers can now use the NI LabVIEW Embedded Development Module with the QNX Neutrino RTOS to add comprehensive support for multicore processors and target any supported hardware platform for QNX Neutrino. National Instruments host NIDays 2006 at Savoy Place, the home of the IETDuring October, National Instruments UK & Ireland hosted NIDays 2006, its annual professional development conference and exhibition for engineers and scientists, in association with the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology – Europe's largest professional engineering society), at Savoy Place, their prestigious central London headquarters. National Instruments Among First to Offer Engineers Compatibility with Windows VistaNational Instruments, a global leader in graphical system design, has announced that NI LabVIEW, the graphical design platform for test, control and embedded system development, as well as other NI application software and device drivers will be compatible with Windows Vista. Machine vision software for automated inspectionNational Instruments has announced NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection Version 3.0, the latest upgrade to the interactive software for configuring, benchmarking and deploying complete machine vision applications without programming. This version introduces a new state-machine process model that gives engineers one of the most flexible environments available for configuring vision systems. NI products meet RoHS directiveNational Instruments has announced the release of several products that now comply with the NI Hazardous Substances Reduction initiative, furthering the company's commitment to meeting high environmental standards. This NI initiative is a voluntary program modelled after the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, which restricts the use of harmful substances such as lead, mercury and cadmium in new equipment. USB Data Acquisition System from National InstrumentsNational Instruments has announced a new USB-based modular data acquisition system – NI CompactDAQ – a new platform ideal for sensor and electrical measurements on the benchtop, in the field and on the production line. National Instruments Showcases Essential Technologies for Test and Design at NI Military/Aerospace Solutions Conference 2006National Instruments is hosting the Military and Aerospace Solutions Conference at Twickenham Rugby Ground on Wednesday 19th July, 2006. This free one-day conference and accompanying exhibition features technical demonstrations and case studies of the latest technologies for automated test and control design for military and aerospace applications. The conference explores how virtual instrumentation delivers open, flexible frameworks, through platforms such as PXI and LabVIEW FPGA, to help engineers take advantage of the rapid evolution of commercially available technology with minimal disruption. 
NI ELVIS Now Offers USB Plug-and-Play ConnectivityLabVIEW 8 Express VIs Added to Teaching Platform for Point-and-Click Instrument Configuration Two are certified by National Instruments - LabWindows/CVI Certification shows high level of commitment by Alliance PartnerNational Instruments UK & Ireland today announced that Kevin Snelling and Martin Saxon, both Directors of Product Technology Partners Ltd, a National Instruments Alliance Partner, have achieved LabWindows/CVI Certification status. Kevin and Martin are the second and third engineers in the UK & Ireland that have attained this qualification. Dual-Core PXI Embedded Controller is Industry FirstNational Instruments has announced what is said to be the industry's first dual-core PXI embedded controller with the 2.0 GHz Intel Core™ Duo processor T2500 for multitasking environments and multithreaded applications. The dual-core PXI controller improves the performance of multithreaded applications up to 100 percent versus single-core PXI controllers with the same processor clock rate. NI's Instrument Driver Network tops 5000 driversNational Instruments now offers more than 5,000 drivers through the NI Instrument Driver Network (www.ni.com/idnet), the industry's largest source for instrument drivers. With support and connectivity for the latest instruments and communication buses, National Instruments LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI continue to provide engineers consistent, high-level programming interfaces for remotely controlling their stand-alone instruments. It's great to work at National Instruments - It's Official!National Instruments UK & Ireland has been named among the UK's 50 Best Workplaces in the Financial Times 2006 Best Workplaces Special Report. Listed for the first time, NI was ranked 40th. NI employees identified the company's fun and friendly work environment and ethical culture among the characteristics which make the company a great place to work. National Instruments continues its student support with new edition of LabVIEW suiteNational Instruments has announced the release of the LabVIEW 8 Student Edition Software Suite, a full-featured version of the graphical development platform that provides students a flexible, hands-on learning environment for designing, prototyping and deploying engineering and science concepts into real-world applications. The software suite, for the first time, includes a collection of powerful National Instruments LabVIEW add-ons for mathematics, control design, signal processing and communications |
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