Redefining test development, productivity and efficiency.

Milestone with enhanced Ai for Flagship Test and Measurement software platform.

An updated version of NI Nigel™ AI, the industry’s first test-optimised AI technology, as well as new capabilities across its NI LabVIEW+ Suite have been announced by Emerson. This iteration of Nigel AI introduces code completion and contextual awareness of test projects and local hardware to further accelerate test development. Nigel AI is available through the LabVIEW+ Suite, a complete set of purpose-built tools created to aid test engineers with built-in expertise at their fingertips.

“We recognise that the role of an engineer is far more than just programming,” said Rudy Sengupta, vice president and general manager, NI test and analytics software, Emerson. “That’s why we created the LabVIEW+ Suite, to serve test professionals in a more comprehensive and intuitive way. The suite lets engineers carry context, configurations and data with them as they switch from task to task, saving significant time and empowering them to focus on the most valuable parts of their role."

The new technology reflects Emerson’s vision of reimagining productivity in the age of AI, empowering test engineers to keep pace with rising expectations for speed and efficiency while unlocking new levels of innovation through tools designed expressly for their work. This iteration builds on the initial release of Nigel AI last year with new capabilities. To better serve engineers, it has been taught test system design, test methodologies and test data analysis.

Nigel AI now has a code completion feature that suggests several intelligent next-step options during development, helping engineers select the best choice for their workflow while saving valuable programing time and avoiding potential errors. Nigel AI also gains contextual awareness of NI LabVIEW™ projects and the ability to review NI TestStand™ sequences and access local hardware, giving engineers context-rich support that accelerates development and improves accuracy.

Further enhancements to the LabVIEW+ Suite are designed to serve the large, global community of users with new features that enhance productivity and help to meet the most challenging test requirements.

New features in this release include:

• Modern user interfaces leveraging new web technologies in LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Improved debugging workflows in LabVIEW with better source code control integration.
• Containerisation through Docker Desktop™ support for Windows™ improving CI/CD pipelines.
• Installer enhancements for faster set-up.

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Modular test platform.

New options build on 25 years of test expertise to accelerate system development, streamline integration and boost engineers’ future readiness.

Access to Emerson's field-proven NI PXI test platform has been expanded with new high-performance hardware at a more affordable price point. These additions make it easier for more engineering teams to adopt scalable, low-cost automated test systems without compromising precision or reliability, while laying the groundwork for AI-enhanced workflows.

The new NI PXI hardware – including high-resolution oscilloscopes, multifunction I/O modules, embedded controllers and an all-hybrid chassis – maintains the NI brand’s hallmark strengths in software integration, synchronized measurements and high channel density, while lowering the cost barrier for test system development. Combined with powerful NI software ecosystems like LabVIEWTM, InstrumentStudioTM and TestStandTM, Emerson empowers test teams to accelerate automation, simplify integration and build future-ready test solutions that evolve with their needs.

By lowering the cost barrier, Emerson is opening the NI Platform to smaller teams and emerging industries. The new, affordable NI PXI products include:

• High-resolution oscilloscopes (NI PXIe-5108): Four- and eight-channel options with 100-megahertz bandwidth, 250-MegaSample per second sample rate and 14-bit resolution. The flexible, high-density design means engineers capture more data, faster, with seamless precision.
• 18-slot hybrid chassis (NI PXIe-1081): An all-hybrid chassis with 2 gigabits per second system bandwidth. Built for growth, it scales easily and connects software-driven test systems so more teams can access critical data
• Embedded controllers (NI PXIe-8842 / 8862): Simplified controllers supporting Windows 11™ and NI Linux Real-Time™. Engineering teams that don’t need a general purpose interface bus (GPIB) can ensure more accurate and efficient measurements in their workstreams.
• 18-bit multifunction I/O modules (NI PXIe-6381 / 6383): New data acquisition (DAQ) modules offering industry-leading measurement performance with 18 bits of resolution and absolute accuracy down to 980 microvolts. With low noise voltage measurements across 16 or 32 channels, they deliver high accuracy and scalable solutions to automated test systems.

These new products represent the building blocks of a complete PXI system, where the true power behind better test capability revolves around engineers’ access to modular and configurable systems to meet unique test and measurement needs.

"For 25 years, our modular NI PXI platform has empowered customers to future-proof their instrumentation investment through innovative upgrades that deliver the latest test and measurement capabilities. We’re excited that now more test engineers will be able to improve their workflows and increase their productivity through the NI platform with these new products,” said Charles Schroeder, NI fellow at Emerson’s test and measurement business.

“This foundational line of affordable, powerful NI PXI products allows test engineers to unlock deeper access to better data while making the right cost and performance trade-offs for their organization. It introduces the future of test and measurement and reimagines productivity in the age of AI.”

The current line of NI PXI products – with synchronized, high-density measurements and modular scalability – is uniquely positioned to support the use of AI for real-time reasoning and data insights within test environments.

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Expand RF validation techniques for radar and space systems.

The signing of an agreement with Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) to advance wideband characterisation methods for active electronically scanned array (AESA) systems has been announced by Emerson. This joint effort aims to accelerate innovation, improve test coverage, and reduce risks for industries adopting next-generation AESA technologies, including aerospace and telecommunications.

LtoR:Rene Nuessgen, Senior Director, R&D, Emerson,
with Prof. Dries Peumans,VUB, Electricity Department.

AESA architectures are rapidly transforming radar, communications, and navigation systems, driving the need for more sophisticated and real-world-relevant test methodologies. To address this demand, Emerson will work with VUB to develop innovative approaches for wideband characterisation of RF and microwave components and subsystems used in AESA systems.

As part of the collaboration, Emerson is providing NI PXI test hardware and vector signal transceiver (VST) instruments to VUB. These tools enable multichannel, high-fidelity signal generation and analysis, allowing researchers to validate component behavior under realistic wideband conditions. This joint effort aims to accelerate innovation, improve test coverage, and reduce risks for industries adopting next-generation AESA technologies.

“Our partnership with Vrije Universiteit Brussel underscores Emerson’s commitment to ongoing refinement and advancement of RF and microwave testing methodologies,” said René Nuessgen, senior director, research and development, Emerson. “By integrating our advanced test and measurement technologies with VUB’s research expertise, we are enabling the development of robust and scalable approaches that will drive the adoption of AESA systems in high-reliability applications.”

The collaboration also supports PhD training, joint publications, and deeper engagement between industry and academia. With a focus on advanced technology applications, the partnership will foster internal knowledge development at Emerson while contributing to the broader engineering community.

Nuessgen and Professor Dries Peumans of VUB’s Electricity Department signed the agreement during an official ceremony held at European Microwave Week.

Prof. Peumans commented, “This collaboration with Emerson is an excellent opportunity to push forward our research in wideband characterisation and modeling of high-frequency components and active antenna systems. With access to Emerson’s advanced measurement infrastructure and expertise, our researchers can explore new ways to measure and understand complex systems. We’re excited to see what practical innovations will come out of this program – especially those that could shape the future of wireless communication and sensing.”

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More accessible centralised test management.

Simplified set-up and remote connectivity

A new edition of NI SystemLink™ software platform has been launched by Emerson. This empowers teams of engineers to collaborate more effectively by remotely configuring and monitoring test systems comprised of NI PXI, NI CompactRIOTM, and data acquisition devices connected to PCs.

NI SystemLink connects test facilities to improve the quality, uptime and reliability of critical test programs by allowing engineers to track software revisions, device calibration and system utilisation across various environments. This new version simplifies set-up and installation while maintaining a feature-rich environment tuned to the needs of most labs and test facilities, eliminating the long setup times and heavy IT involvement typically required by similar solutions.

Using built-in remote software deployment capabilities, device calibration reports, live data dashboards and more, NI SystemLink helps engineers working in validation labs and production facilities to save time and resources without the usual overhead of an IT enterprise infrastructure.

“Product validation is moving faster than ever, and teams need quick, reliable access to data and tools that help them make decisions with confidence,” said Jim Schwartz, director of software for Emerson’s test and measurement business. “This new version puts the power of NI SystemLink into the hands of teams of all sizes. Native integration with NI TestStand, LabVIEW, and FlexLogger means less time setting up and more time getting results.”

Centralised test machine management allows engineers to securely index and store measurement data, accelerate root cause analysis, and monitor KPIs with out-of-the-box dashboards. By connecting people, processes and data, NI SystemLink enables collaboration across different departments and geographies, streamlining workflows and providing actionable insights. Designed for small labs, the new version delivers the same core functionality and superior benefits for as few as two test systems at a lower cost than previous editions.

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Multi-instrument lab for engineering experimentation.

Electronics lab enables quick and easy circuit design testing in hands-on learning environments

Emerson has announced the NI Digilent Analog Discovery Studio Max, a multi-instrument lab for engineering experimentation. Designed for academic use in the classroom or remote learning environments, the new platform integrates 14 essential test instruments into a single, portable device.

The lab includes integrated power supplies and a breadboardable interface, enabling students to easily design and test circuits. Featuring a 14-bit resolution oscilloscope, waveform generator, logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer, digital multimeter (DMM), power supplies and protocol analyzer, the NI Digilent Analog Discovery Studio Max combines several tools that engineering students need to advance critical skill sets.

"This is a comprehensive, compact, and user-friendly resource for students to develop a deeper understanding of fundamental electronics principles,” said Oscar Fonseca Lozano, academic product manager with Emerson’s test and measurement business. “We’re excited to see how the lab will help the next generation of engineers as they broaden their knowledge base using advanced test and measurement technologies.”

Compatible with Digilent WaveForms, NI LabVIEW™, C, and Python™* for custom software development, the platform provides users with flexibility for both data acquisition and subsequent analysis. The Analog Discovery Studio Max ecosystem also extends the platform’s usefulness with the ability to include subject-specific materials and hardware from academic partners. The NI Digilent Analog Discovery Studio Max is now available for direct purchase and via select electronics distributors.

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Co-operation to transform semiconductor testing.

A strategic partnership between Emerson and Advantest will transform semiconductor testing by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). This collaboration combines Emerson’s deep domain expertise in semiconductor product analytics, algorithm development, and data management with Advantest’s cutting-edge real-time data infrastructure.

"The collaboration between Emerson and Advantest will enable smarter, faster decision-making at the edge, enabling our customers meet the demands of tomorrow’s technology," said Michael Chang, Vice President and General Manager, Advantest Cloud Solutions

"The collaboration between Emerson and Advantest combines our strengths to create a powerful, AI-driven test ecosystem that optimizes efficiency, yields, and enables the highest standards of quality and reliability for semiconductor companies,” added Rudy Sengupta, VP & General Manager of Test and Analytics Software, Emerson Test & Measurement

The semiconductor industry underpins today’s modern world, and with the ever-increasing demand for more end products, developed faster and with higher quality, innovation is paramount. The partnership between Emerson and Advantest is intended to usher in a new era of intelligent manufacturing, enabling real-time decision-making throughout the entire testing process. Pushing complex computing and analysis capabilities to the edge, closer to the equipment, allows for faster and more efficient test processes and enables immediate action such as re-binning and adaptive testing.

Emerson and Advantest’s partnership utilises both companies’ strengths to deliver real-time decisioning in a responsible manner. Key benefits include:

• Optimized Efficiency and Yield: The AI-driven test ecosystem enhances operational efficiency and yield, enabling the highest standards of quality and reliability for semiconductor companies.
• Real-Time Decision Making: The companies’ strengths will enable real-time decision-making throughout the entire testing process by using the system architecture that streams the real-time data, pushes compute and analysis capabilities to the edge.
• Scalable and Flexible Solutions: The open and extensible platform supports the development, simulation, publication, and activation of an AI/ML models at the ACS
• Real-Time Data Infrastrucutre™, accommodating both proprietary and third-party algorithms.
• Consistent Improvements Across Test Stages: The area-agnostic solution applies the same architecture and concepts across wafer sort, final test, and system-level test, enabling consistent improvements throughout the testing process.

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The latest in test excellence.

Emerson’s Test and Measurement business, formerly NI, has announced its premier NI Connect event will showcase the latest in intelligent NI test and measurement technologies driving innovation and enhancing business performance. The event for test and measurement customers and business and technology leaders runs May 21-22 in Austin, Texas.

“We will have a full lineup of keynote speakers who will share their experiences on how NI technologies are helping them use test as a strategic differentiator,” said Ritu Favre, group president of Emerson’s Test and Measurement business. “The NI software-centric test and measurement approach will be on full display, with our R&D experts available to collaborate directly with customers. They will assist in troubleshooting challenges and developing customized strategies that are specifically tailored to meet their unique needs.”

Industry leaders delivering keynotes at NI Connect include:

• George Kaehler, development lead at Siemens Mobility, who will discuss how Siemens uses NI software-centric product ecosystem of test hardware and software to achieve productivity gains.
• Michael O’Sullivan, vice president of Operations Engineering at Analog Devices, who will share how standardizing a unified test platform for hardware and software reduced development time and enhanced overall product performance across the life cycle from validation to production.
• Matt Fangman, senior director of Azure Data & AI at Microsoft, who will provide insights into how cloud computing, AI and software development enhance workflows across industries where reliability, repeatability and data privacy are critical.
• Steve Xie, founder and CEO of Lightwheel AI, who will share insights on how using generative AI to power synthetic data generation can provide realistic testing data solutions for autonomous driving.

In addition to the livestreamed keynotes, NI Connect will feature an extensive lineup of live demonstrations and educational sessions. Participants will receive hands-on experience with current and future products, designed to address the core challenges faced by the industry today, including software complexity and power consumption.

Technical sessions, led by NI engineering experts and partners, include “What’s New in LabVIEW,” an intro to the NI Battery Test Software Suite and “Getting Started with LabVIEW FPGA.” The full list of topics can be found here.

To register for niConnect click on the logo.

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Open innovation space laboratory.

Collaboration aims to revolutionize space system development and testing through advanced technology and strategies.

Emerson’s Test & Measurement Business Group, formerly NI*, and the the European Space Agency (ESA), have announced collaboration to create the new Open Innovation Laboratory located in Debrecen, Hungary. This facility will help redefine space system development and deployment by introducing advanced test strategies aimed at reducing costs and mitigating risks. This cooperation is also in line with the industrial policy objectives of the Hungarian government.

Lab Demonstration LtoR: Rafael Lucas Rodriguez, Head of NAVISP Technical Programme Office, Prof. Dr. Manuel Lopez Martinez, Senior Technology Officer, EUSPA, Raffaele Fiengo, BDM, NI ( Emerson), Lorenzo Danelli, Radio Navigation Engineer, Thales Alenia Space and Samah Chazbeck, Application Engineer, NI (Emerson)

Located within Emerson’s Test & Measurement offices in Debrecen (H), the Open Innovation Laboratory is accessible to projects that meet specific criteria established by the ESA’s Navigation Innovation and Support Program (NAVISP). The lab is outfitted with the latest modular instrumentation and application software, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the space market.

“The new lab embodies the shared vision of Emerson’s Test & Measurement business and the European Space Agency to accelerate innovation within the space industry,” said Ritu Favre, group president, Emerson’s Test & Measurement business group. “By focusing on the development of comprehensive test strategies from the early stages of development, engineers can avoid late-stage problem discovery, which can lead to significant cost overruns and delays.”

“We are pleased that the ESA’s NAVISP has supported the establishment of the new Open Innovation Laboratory in Debrecen. This builds on a productive relationship established over several years between our organizations, and I am confident it will pave the way to new market opportunities for innovative Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions and services,” said Rafael Lucas Rodriguez, head of ESA’s NAVISP Technical Programme Office. “The infrastructure for PNT is rapidly evolving, and the laboratory will provide industry with the tools to test and prototype new technologies addressing the emerging market areas such as Controlled Radiation Pattern Antennas (CRPA) to provide resilient positioning to the users.”

Key to the laboratory’s capabilities is the use of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test systems, an enabling technology that replicates the operational environment for subsystems under test. The lab is also equipped with modular instrumentation and application software for the company’s Wideband Multichannel Phase Aligned Transceiver (MPA) System, S-Parameters, pulse-to-pulse stability, power added efficiency measurement and capability to emulate a Wideband Satellite Link.

By leveraging Emerson’s modular and scalable approaches, the facility aims to transform the design of complex satellite system-of-systems. This includes a focus on RF/micro-wave payloads based on wideband and active multi-beam antenna, on-board digital processor and regenerative software defined radio.

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Acquisition completes Test & Measurement capability.

Emerson has closed its acquisition of NI (National Instruments), the leading provider of software-connected automated test and measurement systems, at an equity value of $8.2 billion (€7.72b).

The acquisition of NI advances Emerson’s position as a global automation leader and expands its opportunity to capitalise on key secular trends like nearshoring, digital transformation, and sustainability and decarbonisation. NI brings a portfolio of software, control and intelligent devices that is expected to accelerate Emerson’s revenue growth aligned to its 4-7% through the cycle organic growth target. NI increases Emerson’s end market exposure in discrete markets, which will be Emerson’s second largest industry segment, and with approximately 20% of sales in software, NI also increases Emerson’s exposure to high-growth industrial software markets. NI increases Emerson’s gross profit, with further adjusted EBITA margin expansion opportunities as Emerson delivers an expected $165 million of cost synergy opportunities by the end of year five through application of best practices from the Emerson Management System.

“Our acquisition of NI is a significant milestone in our efforts to transform Emerson and realise our vision of increasing growth, cohesiveness and end market diversification across Emerson’s portfolio,” said Emerson President and Chief Executive Officer Lal Karsanbhai. “We are pleased to welcome NI employees to Emerson and benefit from our shared visions and cultures, including our mutual commitment to innovation, operational excellence and sustainability. Together, we look forward to providing our customers more innovative and differentiated products, executing on our synergy targets and delivering increased shareholder value.”

NI will become a new reported segment within Emerson called Test & Measurement and will be consolidated into the Software and Control group. The Test & Measurement business will continue to be headquartered in Austin, Texas. NI reported $1.66 billion in 2022 revenue and operates in more than 40 countries, serving approximately 35,000 customers across high-growth semiconductor and electronics, transportation and aerospace and defence markets.

Ritu Favre has been appointed to lead the Test & Measurement segment as Business Group President. Ms. Favre joined NI in 2019 as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the semiconductor business and was promoted to Executive Vice President of Business Units in 2022, where she was responsible for driving growth across the semiconductor and electronics; aerospace, defence and government; transportation; and portfolio business units. She brings more than 30 years of technology experience to Emerson, with deep customer relationships and expertise on the emerging innovations and technologies driving electronic test and measurement forward.

“I am excited to lead Emerson’s newly formed Test & Measurement business group and build on NI’s strong foundation as we drive synergies, continue to enhance growth and profitability, and help to execute on Emerson’s strategy as an automation leader,” said Ms. Favre. “With a deep bench of talent, an impressive roster of customers and our strong combined innovation engine, we are well positioned to work closely with Emerson’s broader business to enhance our ability to solve our customers’ toughest test and measurement challenges.”

As a result of the transaction’s closing, NI’s common stock has ceased trading on the Nasdaq.

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Third Generation VST.

Enables fast, high-performance, and versatile RF measurements for testing next-generation aerospace, defense, and wireless products.

New options and extended capabilities for NI's third generation PXI Vector Signal Transceiver (VST), the PXIe-5842 have been announced. Combined with NI’s software ecosystem, the PXIe-5842 is a versatile tool that can be used to test and validate products in aerospace and defense applications while supporting traditional RF capabilities such as spectrum analysis, signal analysis, and signal generation.

Demand for increased RF bandwidth, frequency agility, dynamic range, and digital data movement is pushing traditional instrumentation beyond its current capabilities. NI’s VST3, the PXIe-5842, is accelerating the development of the next generation of digitally integrated active Electronically Scanned Arrays (ESA) for radar, SatCom, and electronic warfare applications as well as commercial wireless applications such as Wi-Fi 7, 6G, Ultra-wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth.

The PXIe-5842 delivers precise control over signal parameters and real-time analysis with its extended frequency coverage from 30 MHz to 26.5 GHz. Enhancements also include up to 2 GHz of instantaneous RF bandwidth and upgraded Local Oscillator (LO) offset mode with improved average noise density. This version now enables digital and analog pulse modulation capabilities, and its 16-lane high-speed serial interface enables low-latency digital I/Q data streaming at rates up to the full 2 GHz IBW of the instrument, with futureproofing to 4GHz. When combined with PXI-based FPGA co-processors from NI, the third generation VST can emulate RF environments or other RF devices for system level tests. These new capabilities build upon the flexibility and versatility of the PXIe-5842, are useful for generic RF testing and are particularly suitable for aerospace and defense applications.

“Next generation radar, electronic warfare, and communications technologies require radically different methods than the status quo for validation and test on tight schedules,” said Luke Schreier, VP and GM of NI’s Aerospace, Defense and Government Business. “The performance we have unlocked in this third-generation vector signal transceiver is critical to future-proofing your test capability, exploiting the insight that comes from rich test data, and architecting a truly software-centric approach to electromagnetic spectrum operations. It is the culmination of decades worth of investment in PXI, RF technology, and software from NI designed to maximize your product’s performance through test.”

The capability expansions announced today are a testament to the PXIe-5842's versatility that also provides customers with the ability to build the next generation of wireless products. The PXIe-5842 delivers the performance necessary to support lab design and validation applications and incorporates the fast measurement speed and small form factor required to scale into production test applications. Additional Key Features Include:

• Analysis- and Generation-only options
• Baseband conditioning modes optimized for Wide Bandwidth or High Dynamic Range
• Excellent phase noise performance
• Best in class EVM measurements
• High bandwidth digital RF data movement through high-speed digital serial links enable real-time, closed-loop signal processing as well as high bandwidth record to disk applications.
• PXI modularity and scalability with excellent synchronization, allowing up to four PXIe-5842 modules in one 18-slot PXIe chassis
• Same SW environment as other NI RF instrumentation, optimized for interactive and automated use cases.

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Test to improve business performance.

Turn test performance into business performance.

A significant upgrade has been announced by NI to its flagship product LabVIEW. For nearly 40 years, LabVIEW has been the industry-standard product in the field of data acquisition, instrument control and automation. These latest improvements further enable engineers in their use of test insights and data to drive product and business performance. 

The latest improvements include:

• Zoom for Block Diagram
• Quick change for faster object creation
• Double-click to create control or indicator from a wire
• Visual improvements to Highlight Execution and option for execution speeds
• Faster re-building of applications and packed project libraries
• Virtual environment support for Python and LabVIEW users (announced Q1 2023) 

“It was exciting to see the appreciation from the audience at NI Connect when we demonstrated the upcoming, ease-of-use improvements with this new version of LabVIEW,” says Eric Reffett, Director of Product Management at NI. “Additions like Zoom and quick change are meaningful in a graphical development environment, and we are energized by both the engagement we got from the community during design, as well as the impact we know it will have.”

In addition, NI and JKI entered a long-term collaboration to focus on improving package-related workflows in LabVIEW. This included expanding VI Package Manager (VIPM) features, making it more robust and versatile for developers, as well as the addition of Dragon. This initial release is focused on using projects and packages, and the relationship will continue to improve the way developers share and re-use code.

“I’m thrilled to work with NI,” says Jim Kring, CEO of JKI. “JKI first created VIPM to help LabVIEW developers build and reuse LabVIEW code libraries, and it has since helped developers for over a decade. This collaboration with NI expands both the functionality available to all LabVIEW developers in VIPM, as well as the access developers have to resources available in VIPM.io, but this initiative is just the beginning.”

The new LabVIEW features have made it more user-friendly, efficient and powerful for helping test professionals and engineers focus on turning test performance into business performance.

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Competitive edge with scalable cloud based capabilities.

Test & Lab Management, Data Collection and Customizable Analysis. 

NI, (formerly known as National Instruments) has introduced the widespread availability of SystemLink Enterprise. Revolutionizing how companies use test insights and data to drive product and business performance, SystemLink Enterprise allows companies to manage test systems, data collection, and reporting from a central location and to use product-centric analytics for actionable insights.

Created in partnership with GM, SystemLink Enterprise, built on Kubernetes, centralizes the way test systems and data are managed. This standardization enables increased visibility and control of test processes across an entire organization simultaneously, giving companies more time to focus on data insights and to increase their production.

“By harnessing the power of test insights and data, companies gain competitive advantages through increasing product and business performance,” said Thomas Benjamin, Chief Technology Officer at NI. “SystemLink Enterprise connects test workflows to business performance through linking people, processes and technology across the enterprise, and gives engineers a smarter way to interact with their data, bringing high-quality products to market more quickly.”

Companies can ensure they are maximizing their use of test equipment through SystemLink Enterprise’s following capabilities:

● Systems management: Perform operations such as managing system health, comparing systems, and deploying software to multiple systems at once.  ● Asset management: Track utilization, calibration information, and locate assets.  ● Test Insights: Applications to ingest test data and monitor performance and status.  ● Data tables: Standardize data from multiple formats allowing analysis on all data in a common format.  ● Dashboards: Monitor live systems and display key performance indicators.  ● Jupyter notebooks & Routines: Automate analysis, HTML, and PDF report generation.  ● Role-based access control: Simplify user management and data access in a large organization.  ● Kubernetes: A cloud-ready architecture that enables seamless integration with modern IT architectures for better reliability and horizontal scaling with Helm charts to simplify installation. @niukie @NIglobal @Publitek #TandM

Diversifying technology Into test and measurement automation.

Next Step in Emerson's Portfolio Transformation to provide enhanced automation capabilities and expansion into diverse, high-growth discrete end markets.

Emerson and NI have entered into a definitive agreement under which Emerson will acquire NI for $60 per share in cash at an equity value of $8.2 billion (€7.46b). Emerson already owns approximately 2.3 million shares of NI, representing approximately 2% of shares outstanding, which were acquired at a weighted average price of $36.84. As a result, Emerson's effective per share purchase price is $59.61.

NI provides software-connected automated test and measurement systems that enable enterprises to bring products to market faster and at a lower cost. NI's solutions help customers solve current and future test challenges and improve speed and efficiency in their product development cycles. NI had $1.66 billion in 2022 revenue and operates in more than 40 countries, serving approximately 35,000 customers across semiconductor and electronics, transportation, and aerospace and defense markets.

Lal Karsanbhai

"We are pleased to reach an agreement with NI, whose best-in-class test and measurement product and software offerings accelerate Emerson's progress toward a cohesive, higher growth and higher margin automation portfolio," said Lal Karsanbhai, President and Chief Executive Officer of Emerson. "With this expansion into test and measurement, Emerson will enhance its automation capabilities and gain a broader set of customers that relies on NI's solutions at critical points along the product development cycle. These capabilities provide Emerson industry diversification into attractive and growing discrete markets like semiconductor and electronics, transportation and electric vehicles, and aerospace and defense that are poised to benefit from secular growth trends. NI's business is well-aligned with our vision for automation and we look forward to working together to bring more comprehensive and innovative solutions to our customers, accelerate growth and position Emerson to deliver significant shareholder value."

Eric Starkloff

"Over the past several months, we've been evaluating strategic options for the future of our business with the intent to maximize its value," said Eric Starkloff, NI's Chief Executive Officer. "We ran a robust and comprehensive process, considered a range of potential options, and believe this represents the best outcome for all NI stakeholders. This transaction is a strong testament to the improvements and initiatives we've implemented in recent years that have transformed NI into a software focused company with higher growth, better profitability and lower cyclicality. We're thrilled that Emerson recognizes the value we've created and we believe they will help us build on our momentum to further position NI as a leading provider of software-connected automated test and measurement systems."

Compelling Strategic and Financial Rationale.

• Balanced and Diversified End Markets: With favorable long-term trends and an estimated priority total addressable market of $35 billion, the test and measurement market is fast-growing, highly complementary and one of the four priority adjacencies Emerson presented at its 2022 Investor Conference. The transaction is expected to drive value creation and advance Emerson's position as a global automation leader by expanding and diversifying its customer base within highly attractive end markets. With a diversified end market mix including semiconductor and electronics, transportation, and aerospace and defense, NI is expected to be well positioned to capitalize on megatrends that offer attractive growth opportunities. In markets like semiconductor and electric vehicle manufacturing, NI expands Emerson's reach into the design and validation phase of the lifecycle, providing early access to customers. Overall, NI will increase Emerson's end market exposure in discrete markets to 18% of sales, which will be Emerson's second largest industry segment.
• Complementary Software and Innovation Capabilities: NI's technology stack of industry-leading intelligent devices, controls and software complements Emerson's own technology stack and will accelerate Emerson's efforts to create a higher value, cohesive industrial technology portfolio. NI's flexible and modular system-level test solutions have an open and interoperable software platform, a key differentiator that enables customers to continually evolve and automate their test processes in increasingly complex and fast-changing end markets. With 20% of sales in software, NI also increases Emerson's exposure to high-growth industrial software opportunities. Both Emerson and NI share innovation-focused engineering cultures. With Emerson's proven track record of innovation and successful new product launches, the combined company will be able to accelerate and expand the development of innovative offerings for customers leveraging the complementary expertise of both organizations.
• Delivers Substantial Synergies: Emerson has identified $165 million of cost synergy opportunities by the end of year 5 through application of best practices from the Emerson Management System. Emerson intends to drive productivity improvements and streamline duplicative costs across general and administrative, sales and marketing, and research and development functions, while leveraging Emerson's scale in manufacturing and supply chain. Additional opportunities to enhance NI's free cash flow generation will be pursued through proven operational excellence and productivity levers.
• Strong Financial Profile and Attractive Returns for Shareholders: The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted EPS and Emerson's long-term financial targets outlined at Emerson's 2022 Investor Conference. NI's strong positions in attractive and growing markets are expected to deliver sustainable underlying growth aligned to Emerson's 4-7% through-the-cycle underlying growth target. NI also brings significant recurring revenue and immediate gross margin accretion to the combined Emerson portfolio. The combination of strong growth, attractive gross margins and the synergy potential to expand operating margins all contribute to returns in line with Emerson's communicated returns criteria.
• Unites Aligned Company Cultures: NI's innovation and problem-solving focused culture is highly complementary with Emerson's purpose-driven culture focused on innovation. Employees will have expanded opportunities for career development and advancement within Emerson.

The transaction has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both Emerson and NI. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of Emerson's fiscal 2024, subject to the completion of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and approval by NI shareholders.

More details including more on financial and legal matters here on Emerson website.

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Vector signal transceiver.

Their most versatile and capable Vector Signal Transceiver (VST), the 3rd generation PXIe-5842 VST has been announced by NI. It is the only VST to offer continuous frequency coverage from 50MHz all the way up to 23 GHz, doubles the available instantaneous bandwidth from 1GHz, on the previous generation, to 2 GHz and provides best-in-class RF performance on key metrics such as Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) and Average Noise Density.

Additional Key Features Include: ● Continuous frequency coverage from 50 MHz up to 23 GHz ● 2 GHz instantaneous bandwidth ● Direct RF path below 1.75 GHz ● Baseband conditioning modes optimized for Wide Bandwidth or High Dynamic Range ● MGT connectors for streaming at full data rate (Q1 '23) ● Increasing test coverage capability with best-in-class VST performance ● Combine multiple VSTs in one integrated PXIe system for MIMO applications, allowing for up to 4x4 MIMO configuration into one 18-slot chassis ● Common software tools to PXIe-583x and PXIe-5841 for a seamless upgrade experience

Rapidly changing wireless technologies present new risks and challenges for the industry. The increased complexity of technologies, standards and frequencies, coupled with pressures for faster time to market, have created a demand for NI’s products to cover all bands in a single instrument. The PXIe-5842 is the highest-performing PXI VST instrument available. EVM performance has been improved by 3dB for key Wi-Fi 7 and 5GNR waveforms. The PXIe-5842’s low cost, scalable approach is now the only PXI product that can offer a single instrument that can be configured to 8 GHz for sub-8 cellular and Wi-Fi applications, 12 GHz for cellular and connectivity applications, and 23 GHz for applications that require the ultimate flexibility on frequency spectrum ranging from VHF to Ku for applications such as Radar target simulation and spectrum monitoring in electronic warfare and satellite communications.

“NI is excited to bring this revolutionary product to the wireless industry,” said Chen Chang, Strategic Business Development Director, NI. “The PXIe-5842 can be configured to offer 23 Gigahertz, two times the coverage of competitor’s models. And at 2 Gigahertz bandwidth, the PXIe-5842 provides a 67% increase in bandwidth over currently available models, giving our customers the competitive advantage.”

Traditional RF box instrumentation can be bulky, expensive, and lacking versatility. The PXIe-5842 offers excellent measurement accuracy and can measure 802.11be Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) performance of more than –49 dB, for standard compliant test cases. Its scalability and simplified test benches offer customers one instrument and one connection.

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Test data, analytics and automation event announced.

Learn solutions for Wireless, EVs, ADAS, LabVIEW, PXI and many others.

NI Connect will be held in Munich (D) on November 9, 2022. The one-day conference is NI’s first in-person event in Europe since the pandemic and will share with customers and attendees how its software-connected approach delivers differentiated value in test data, analytics and automation. NI Connect Munich will include customized and industry-specific technical sessions with seasoned NI engineers, executive-level keynotes and an experience lounge with hands-on demonstrations of current and future products.

Keynotes
Keynotes will show how test can increase product and operational performance, and the powerful ways software shapes all aspects of technology disruption and innovation. Confirmed speakers include leaders from Jaguar Land Rover, Hensoldt, and ams OSRAM.

Experience Lounge
A unique experience lounge will offer hands-on demonstrations of current offerings as well as future technologies and products, including solutions for Wireless, EVs, ADAS, LabVIEW, PXI and many others.

The full list of topics can be found here.

“NI Connect Munich will highlight our latest systems to demonstrate how our software-connected approach ties together test data, analytics and automation to help companies boost product performance and accelerate time to market,” said Ritu Favre, EVP and GM, NI Business Units. “NI engineers along with experts from across multiple industries will be on hand to share first-hand experience and best practices for leveraging data to get the most value out of test.”

Technical Sessions.
Technical sessions are classroom-style meetings hosted by NI engineering experts and partners offering best practices for industries ranging from Automotive, Semiconductors, Aerospace and others, and includes sessions such as:

• What's new in LabVIEW
• Maximizing your test operations with SystemLink
• Validation of Autonomous Transport Systems at ZF Group Leveraging Highly Networked HIL Real-Time Simulation Technology
• A look into 5G advanced developments and 6G research
• Data Aggregation and Information Mining (DAIM): Manage Data and Enable Data-Driven Decision Making in Complex Maintenance and Production Environments
• DataStudio: Bridging Critical Data and Analytics across Design, Test, and Production Workflows
• NI Lifecycle Analytics: Transforming Product and Process Data into Business Value
• Python or LabVIEW? Why Not Both?

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Climate neutrality goal.

The NI 2021 Corporate Impact Report outlines the company’s first full year of progress toward its 2030 goals to make a positive impact on society and the planet. This progress ranges from building infrastructure for increasing NI’s workforce and supplier diversity over the next decade to creating hands-on STEM education programs that are already changing children’s lives every day.

The report also puts forth a new goal: By 2030, NI will become a climate-neutral company with an ongoing commitment to protecting biodiversity. The company’s ambition is to operate in a way that produces no net greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2).

NI’s 2030 Corporate Impact strategy and goals support three pillars—Changing the Faces of Engineering, Building an Equitable and Thriving Society, and Engineering a Healthy Planet—that were created to reflect where the company can have the greatest influence and impact as a test and measurement engineering leader.

“We are living through a period of rapid evolution. We see it with our customers who are accelerating the digital transformation of our world, and we see it in our society and across our planet,” said Eric Starkloff, CEO of NI. “Our 2030 Corporate Impact Strategy reflects our desire to be a driver of positive change.”

Formed Nine Long-term STEM Education Partnerships.
One of NI’s key drivers of positive transformation in 2021 was its announcement of $2.7 million in grants to STEM education initiatives that advance diversity in STEM education globally. The company formed nine new partnerships with nonprofits to bring hands-on programs and mentoring to girls and women, people of color and economically disadvantaged populations.

NI is using its funding, expertise and volunteerism to help partners scale their existing programs and co-create new initiatives. In Penang, Malaysia, NI worked with Penang Science Cluster to create and launch Girls in Engineering and Technology. In Debrecen, Hungary, it worked with Agora Science Center to launch the WATCH program. And in Austin, Texas, NI launched a collaboration with Thinkery and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area to jointly develop Collaboration to Realize Equity and Teach Engineering (C.R.E.A.T.E.).

These programs aim to diversify the engineering talent pipeline, complementing NI’s efforts to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in its own workforce. To that end, the company engaged 74% of its employees in a Leading Inclusion conversation series, expanded its inclusion resource groups to over 1,000 employees and diversified its recruiting strategies.

Achieved Global Pay Equity Ambitions.
NI has a goal to achieve substantial equity in total rewards — base salary, variable pay, and benefits — for all employees in similar roles and levels with comparable performance and impact. In 2021, the company achieved substantial equity in base salary across the company, with ratios of 99% for women to men (global), 101% for people of color to white (U.S.), 100% for Black to white (U.S.) and 101% for Latinx to white (U.S.). Additionally, the ratio of standard entry-level living wage to local living wage was 134% for NI Hungary employees and 136.5% for NI Malaysia employees. This is equivalent to an entry-level job in Austin, Texas, paying approximately $24.50 an hour.

Conducted Lifecycle Analysis of NI Products’ Environmental Impact.
To support its 2030 goal to pursue circular design improvements, NI conducted a lifecycle analysis of its products’ environmental impact. The company found that improving energy efficiency is its biggest opportunity to design products that reduce its customers’ footprint.

This complements NI’s efforts to reduce its operational carbon footprint. Key 2021 achievements in this area include sourcing 35.5% of electricity from renewables and designing 113,542 square feet (more than an average New York City block) of new buildings and remodels to LEED and WELL standards. NI now has three LEED-certified buildings and four others designed to LEED standards (including a new Penang facility opening later this year).

“We’ve had to put in extra effort to keep Corporate Impact top of mind in the face of macro challenges such as the pandemic, supply chain disruption, and our transformation as a company,” said Tabitha Upshaw, senior director of Brand, Reputation and Impact at NI. “And I’m so proud of what we’ve worked together across the company to achieve this year.”

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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems take to the road.

NI and key partners have announced the deployment of a fleet of vehicles in Europe, the United States and China that will enable ADAS/Autonomous Driving engineering teams to address top challenges related to data volume, quality, access and utilization.

The vehicles are equipped with the high-performance in-vehicle data recording and storage solution from NI and Seagate Technology, with integration services from ADAS experts Konrad Technologies and VSI Labs. The collaboration further enables a connected workflow by combining best-in-class technologies across the global ecosystem.

Ensuring the safe operation of all levels of automated driving is paramount to consumer adoption and acceptance of the technology. In addition engineering teams struggle with the need for vast amounts of high-quality data to train, test and ensure higher validation test coverage of their perception algorithms and hardware.

“ADAS data recording is one of the most complex challenges for the ADAS and AD domain, as data from multiple sensor modalities (camera, radar, lidar, ultrasonics, infrared, IMUs/INS, GNSS and vehicle networks) must be logged synchronously and analyzed together to train and validate the performance of safety functions and features,” said Drita Roggenbuck, senior vice president and general manager, Transportation, at NI. “We are excited to team up with other forward-thinking companies across the ADAS and AD ecosystem to provide a solution to this challenge and bring the promise of autonomous driving safer and faster to the road.”

“The strategic partnership with NI has opened up tremendous opportunities for Seagate to take part in, like this meaningful project,” said Melyssa Banda, vice president of Lyve Mobile Solutions at Seagate Technology. “We are excited about the amount of data the research vehicles will collect, which will help take our joint ADAS solutions with NI to the next level.”

Through this initiative, NI and its collaborators will research, develop, and demonstrate industry leading capabilities involved in recording high-quantity and high-quality sensor data in the field, efficient data movement via data transfer services and increased data utilization for training, analysis and validation of algorithms in the lab.

“This collaboration is a great step forward for the development of the PXI high-performance data-logging system. Synchronized collecting of real-world scenario data from several sensors and vehicle ADAS ECUs is essential to improve the performance of autonomous driving vehicles,” said Michael Konrad of Konrad Technologies. “This data can be used for the data replay to ADAS ECUs to test perception algorithms and to improve the overall performance.”

This initiative builds on the existing work between NI, Seagate Technology and Konrad Technologies, and announces a new collaboration with US-based ADAS research firm, VSI Labs. VSI Labs will conduct research while driving their ADAS recording-equipped vehicle across the United States in an effort to improve the use of data across the entire ADAS an AD engineering workflow. The data collected on the road will also help NI and these companies further evolve their joint solutions, ranging from data recording, simulation, digital twins, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

“VSI is thrilled to be partnering with NI to test and validate their ADAS solutions,” said Phil Magney, founder, and president of VSI Labs. “Collecting data across a diverse range of scenarios throughout the Drive Series is crucial to furthering ADAS and AD applications, and we’re looking forward to hitting the road.

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EV Testing capability.

NI has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the test systems business of Kratzer Automation AG, a European leader in providing holistic customer solutions for electrification (EV). This agreement further expands NI’s investment in the high growth area of vehicle electrification and enhances customer connections with key original equipment manufacturers (OEM).

By providing EV testing software and fully integrated test systems, NI will help enable customers to achieve the scale at which the EV market is growing, driven by consumer demand, global regulations, and the push for sustainable transportation. NI tests all critical components of EV including battery, inverter, and engine control. The combined strength of NI’s flexible EV Hardware and software test platform with Kratzer Automation AG’s application-specific EV software and integration capabilities will provide holistic customer solutions that will enable faster responses to changing test needs, accelerating time to market and lowering total cost of test for a broader range of customers.

“The addition of the products, service capability and experienced team from Kratzer Automation AG will help strengthen our ability to provide complete customer-centric solutions direct to automotive OEMs and further expand our serviceable market and customer footprint in the fast-growing area of electrification,” said Drita Roggenbuck, NI Sr. Vice President and General Manager, Transportation. “This is another example of prioritizing inorganic investments that accelerate the growth areas of our business.”

The transaction is expected to add approximately 2 per cent to revenue in 2022. There should be minimal cost synergies, due to the complementary nature of the acquired business relative to NI’s transportation business. We expect this transaction to become accretive in year two through expected revenue synergy. NI will fund this transaction through cash drawn from its existing revolving credit facility. The deal is subject to statutory approvals and is expected to close in Q2 2022 with approximately 200 employees joining NI.

The focus of this acquisition is to accelerate NI’s ability to serve customers in high growth EV applications. This acquisition further strengthens the company’s ability to achieve the 2022 targets of 16 per cent to 18 per cent year over year revenue growth and we remain committed to our goal of 20 per cent non-GAAP operating margin.

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Electric vehicle systems business acquired.

NI has officially closed the purchase of Heinzinger Automotive GmbH, the Electronic Vehicle (EV) Systems business of Heinzinger electronic GmbH, a European leader in high-current and high-voltage power systems.

This acquisition further expands NI’s portfolio of electrification, battery test, and sustainable energy capabilities, and broadens reach to customers. By providing critical power level test systems, NI will enable customers to achieve the scale at which the EV market is growing, driven by consumer demand, global regulations, and the push for sustainable transportation. NI and Heinzinger Automotive GmbH serve highly complementary positions in testing components used in the automotive industry to rapidly innovate to electrify vehicles and achieve vision zero. The combined strength of NI’s flexible EV test platform with Heinzinger’s high voltage power supply systems and expertise will optimize test performance and enable faster responses to changing test needs, accelerating time to market and lowering total cost of test for a broader range of customers.

“We will continue to prioritize inorganic investments that strategically align to our business in order to accelerate growth,” said Eric Starkloff, NI President and CEO. “The addition of expertise and complementary capability from Heinzinger will help strengthen our systems offerings and expand our international footprint in the fast-growing area of electrification. Together we remain committed to delivering value to our shared customers who are facing this once in a career technology inflection.”

The focus of this acquisition and the acquisition of NH Research, which closed in Q4 2021, is to accelerate NI’s ability to serve customers in high growth EV applications. Due to the complementary nature of these companies to NI’s priorities of innovation and meeting customer needs, NI expects there to be minimal cost synergies. NI funded both these transactions through cash drawn from its existing revolving credit facility and cash on hand. NI expects revenue from the two acquired businesses will represent 3 percent to 4 percent of NI's total revenue in 2022.

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Acquisitions strengthen position in electrification and battery test .

NI (National Instruments) has acquired NH Research, LLC, a leader in high power test and measurement applications such as electric vehicles (EV) and batteries. The transaction closed on October 19, 2021. NI is also announcing that it recently entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the EV Systems business of Rosenheim, German-based Heinzinger GmbH, a European leader in high-current and high-voltage power systems and this deal is expected to close in Q1 2022.

NH Research, Inc. enables electrification by accelerating innovation, validation and functional test of today’s technologies. Backed by over 50 years of experience in power conversion and power supply test systems NHR provides world class test instruments and systems for a wide range of industries. NHR solutions provide performance and safety that engineers and researchers desire to reduce test time and increase energy savings of their test systems.

Heinzinger is a leader in developing high-current and high-voltage power units for various industries globally. Their name is synonymous with high-quality and high-precision power supply solutions. Heinzinger's DC power units allow reliable use even under extreme conditions - whether as a single device, a series of them, a standard product or as OEM solutions.

These acquisitions will expand NI’s portfolio of electrification (EV), battery, and sustainable energy capabilities to provide customers with critical power level signal sensing, capture and analysis. NI, NHR, and Heinzinger serve highly complementary positions in testing components used in the automotive industry to rapidly innovate to electrify vehicles. We believe combining the strength of NI’s flexible EV test platform with these companies’ power conversion and power supply test systems expertise will optimize testing workflows and enable rapid responses to changing test needs, accelerating time to market for a broader range of customers.

The focus of the acquisitions is to accelerate NI’s opportunity in high growth EV applications. Due to the complementary nature of these companies to NI’s priorities of innovation and meeting customer needs, NI expects that there will be minimal cost synergies from these transactions. NI is funding both these transactions through a combination of its existing revolving credit facility and cash on hand. These two transactions will represent 3 percent to 4 percent of NI’s total revenue in 2022 and be accretive to earnings per share. Approximately 150 employees will be joining the company.

“We continue to be intentional with investments where we see high potential to accelerate our growth. The addition of expertise and complementary capability from these two leading technology companies will help strengthen and expand our systems offerings to shared customers in the fast-growing area of electrification.” said Eric Starkloff, NI President and CEO. “These companies demonstrate our continued commitment to delivering systems to our customers who are facing a once in a career technology inflection in electrification. We welcome the employees of NHR and Heinzinger as we collectively accelerate our long-term growth ambitions.”

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