Case Study – Apex Waves

November 10, 2023

A Success Story in Energy-Efficient Safety Systems Using NI Hardware

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In a world increasingly focused on sustainable solutions, a triumph in the realm of test and measurement applications emerged from Taiwan a few years ago. The mission was clear: develop an energy-efficient safety system for special vehicles, specifically targeting the transformation of traditional garbage trucks. The key to success? The innovative combination of the NI sbRIO-9636 module and NI LabVIEW system design software.

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023

Innovating Software-Defined Radar With NI USRP and LabVIEW

Buildings on the campus of the University of Calabria in Italy

Engineers and researchers are constantly seeking ways to develop radar solutions that are not only efficient, but also highly flexible and cost-effective. One possible solution to this challenge was the development of a low-cost software-defined radar system, which offered the ability to adapt and reconfigure its main parameters on the fly. In this post, we will explore a case study that exemplifies this achievement, showcasing how technology and software can revolutionize radar applications.

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

Revolutionizing Train Testing with NI Products

R188 7811-7821 testing on the Dyre Avenue Line at Gun Hill Road

Rail transportation requires rigorous serial testing to ensure the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the trains that keep so many vital industries around the globe running- but how can these high standards be met in the most efficient way? In this blog post, we will discuss a case study of how the French manufacturing company Alstom utilized NI products and software to answer that very question.

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023

Using FlexRIO and LabVIEW to Ensure the Safety of Nuclear Waste Containers

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Imagine being tasked with ensuring the safety of highly radioactive nuclear waste containers not for decades or centuries, but for a staggering 10,000 years. Together with the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, Finland-based company ProtoRhino faced this problem head on. Their ultimate goal? To determine if copper containers can withstand the test of time and to secure the safety of hazardous materials for millennia.

October 3, 2023October 3, 2023

A Study of High-Energy Data Acquisition with NI PXIe Hardware

Aerial view of CERN's main facility in Meyrin, Switzerland

Particle physics experiments push the boundaries of our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of the universe. To conduct these experiments effectively, researchers need cutting-edge technology that can handle vast amounts of data generated by particle detectors.

September 26, 2023September 26, 2023

Unlocking the Power of Weather Radar Technology with NI FlexRIO and LabVIEW

Radar loop of developing supercells near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from the NWS Norman radar

In the ever-evolving world of weather radar technology, innovation is the key to staying ahead of the curve. In this post, we will take a look at a previous case study- when Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. faced significant challenges in developing a cutting-edge weather radar system. To overcome these hurdles, they turned to the formidable combination of NI FlexRIO and LabVIEW, revolutionizing the way we approach weather radar system design and simulation.

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023

Serimax’s Success Story with NI CompactRIO and LabVIEW

In the world of industrial welding, precision and reliability are paramount. An international welding company known for its innovative solutions in the most challenging environments, Serimax, faced the daunting task of developing a cutting-edge automated pipeline welding system.

August 10, 2023

Case Study: A Green Energy Breakthrough for Mobile Phone Coverage

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In the heart of Africa’s rural landscapes, where access to reliable electricity is a constant struggle, a game-changing solution has emerged to power mobile phone base stations. This innovation not only addresses the critical need for energy but also paves the way for stable and extended mobile phone coverage across the continent.

July 26, 2023July 26, 2023

Developing a Multi-Protocol UHF RFID Test Platform

Closeup of person using RFID technology to scan their wristband

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has transformed the way we interact with objects and data, enabling automatic identification and data retrieval. However, the complexity of Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) technology, coupled with a multitude of standards and RF parameter measurement challenges, has led to incompatibility among RFID products and significant testing difficulties.

July 25, 2023July 25, 2023

Solving the Flight-Critical Radar Challenge

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In the world of aerospace engineering, some projects demand both ingenuity and innovation to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. One such case involved an aging and failing beam steering controller (BSC) used in a flight-critical radar system. The task at hand was to replicate the intricate waveforms of this obsolete BSC, and time was of the essence, with just a few weeks to design and replace the critical component. In this blog post, we explore how a team of experienced engineers tackled this challenge, leveraging cutting-edge technology and a brilliant solution to achieve success.