NI Connect 2023 recently took place in Austin, Texas on May 23-24th. The first keynote of the conference focused on how NI is making test a “competitive advantage” by using automated systems and software that help businesses create products faster, more accurately, and with lower costs. If you missed the conference, keep reading for a concise recap of what was discussed!
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Compact, adaptable, and reliable- the Compact Data Acquisition system from NI is a cost-effective solution for data collection. The cDAQ platform allows you to have precise measurements while reducing the number of components in your measuring system, making it an excellent fit for a variety of applications! In this post, we will go over 5 advantages of using the cDAQ platform for your test system.
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The PXI system is an incredibly popular test and measurement platform used by engineers and technicians around the world. Now, a quarter-century after its initial launch, the PXI platform is setting the standard for innovation across industries including military/defense, aerospace, and industrial. How did this widely used platform grow to achieve the success it enjoys today?
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On April 12, 2023, technology and software company Emerson Electric Co. officially announced that it was acquiring National Instruments (NI) for $60 in cash per share (a value of $8.2 billion). This announcement comes almost a year after Emerson’s first bid and after multiple delays in the final bid deadline. Emerson beat out industrial technology company Fortive in an incredibly close bidding competition, so what made Emerson the perfect choice for this agreement?
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With a new year comes new updates to LabVIEW. NI recently held a webinar focused on the first quarter of LabVIEW 2023, showcasing improvements and updates to the software. In case you missed it and/or you don’t have time to spare to watch the video on demand, this post will give a brief overview of the new features and capabilities discussed in the webinar.
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This is undoubtedly not the first blog post or article about ChatGPT that you have read. Since its initial release just a few months ago in November 2022, Open AI’s massive language model has exploded in popularity. The possible applications for ChatGPT seem endless, and companies and individuals alike are asking the fill-in-the-blank question with a million answers: “Can ChatGPT help me _____?”.
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If you have ever found yourself confused by all of the different numbers associated with your NI part and what they signify, you are not alone. With an impressively massive catalog of parts that has only grown over the past few decades, the numbering system established by NI uses many different identifiers out of necessity. In this post, we will break down the most common identifiers and variations for NI parts and explain their significance.
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Addressing test equipment obsolescence can be a daunting task, further complicated by the speed of innovation. However, you don’t need to be a seasoned engineer or technician to understand the importance of the topic! This post will go over the basics of test equipment obsolescence, providing a starting point for anyone new to the industry or simply looking for a comprehensible guide.
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From humble beginnings in James Truchard’s residential garage in Texas, NI has become a massively respected producer of automated test equipment. Since launching in 1976, the company has helped find hardware and software solutions for multiple industries on an international scale. The incredible impact that NI has had on technological innovation is even more evident when considering its long history of working with NASA.
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PXIe (PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation) is a modular instrumentation platform that combines strong CompactPCI features with industry-standard PCI bus technology to provide capabilities for power, communication, and cooling. The platform can be adapted and changed to meet even the most complex instrumentation needs. With 58 W of power and cooling in each slot, the PXIe-1095 chassis allows for increased power and cooling in FPGA workloads.
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