Test & Measurement

Software smooths path to seamless test operation

12th August 2020
Mick Elliott
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To standardise the way data is shared and analysed, NI’s new enterprise version of its SystemLink software enables increased visibility and control of test systems across an entire organisation.

It creates a bridge between engineering and manufacturing departments in their efforts to improve overall operational efficiencies and drive digital transformation initiatives.

It is an unpredictable business environment these days, so an organisation’s ability to leverage test insights can have a profound impact on whether it remains competitive or not.

Data can be an organisation’s greatest asset when used to make more informed decisions.

It can also be a drain on time and resources when it creates incompatible silos.

SystemLink software connects test workflows to business performance, linking people, processes and technology across the enterprise, from engineering to production to the field.

In addition to helping companies achieve savings and efficiency gains, the new version also frees up engineers’ time.

Instead of performing time-consuming tasks such as manually configuring systems, tracking down critical assets or searching through data, engineers can focus on quickly spotting patterns and proactively addressing issues before they become a problem.

“Freeing up engineers to focus on the work that has the largest impact for their organisation is smart business,” said Josh Mueller (pictured), VP of Experience at NI. “But it is also one of the core components of our company mission — elevating and empowering the engineer.”

Cree Lighting, a manufacturer of indoor, outdoor and consumer lighting, has implemented real-time data monitoring and display, post-test analysis and factory management tools using SystemLink software.

“SystemLink enables our production floor to step into the future. It equips us with the visibility to respond to market conditions more quickly while optimizing our team’s production efforts all around the world,” said Ian Yeager, test engineering manager at Cree Lighting.“Now, I spend less time managing deployments and post-processing data and more time using the built-in tools to take care of low-hanging opportunities and improve efficiency for my team.”

The new version of SystemLink software is NI’s first hardware-agnostic systems and data management tool.

The announcement of enterprise support underscores NI’s enterprise software strategy to help customers accelerate digital transformation efforts by coupling test operations with advanced product analytics enabled through its recent acquisition of OptimalPlus.

 

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