ni (Emerson National Instruments)
(NI) is a global leader in automated test and measurement platforms, providing the foundational hardware and software used to build scalable, high-performance test systems across aerospace, defense, automotive, semiconductor, and industrial markets.
NI’s strength lies in its modular platform approach—combining PXI instrumentation, real-time systems, and industry-standard test software to enable flexible, long-lived test architectures that evolve alongside product and technology roadmaps.
Company Info
Company Name: National Instruments (NI)
Founded: 1976
Headquarters: Austin, Texas, USA
Core Focus: Test & measurement platforms and software
Primary Platforms: PXI, LabVIEW, TestStand
NI operates as a platform provider, enabling integrators and engineering teams to build custom automated test systems without locking into fixed, closed architectures.
Recommended
Testeract recommends NI when programs require:
Modular, scalable ATE architectures
Long-term platform stability with upgrade flexibility
High-performance PXI-based instrumentation
Standardized test software workflows using TestStand and LabVIEW
Multi-station replication and lifecycle support
NI platforms form the technical backbone of many Testeract solutions, providing the flexibility needed to implement standardized frameworks like TestPoint while maintaining vendor and instrument optionality.
Solutions
NI delivers a comprehensive test ecosystem, including:
PXI modular instrumentation
PXI chassis and controllers
LabVIEW application development environment
TestStand test management software
Data acquisition and control hardware
Real-time and FPGA-based systems
These offerings support test applications ranging from R&D and validation through high-volume production.
Expertise
Modular PXI test architectures
Automated test software platforms
High-channel-count and mixed-signal test
RF, digital, analog, and power test systems
Data acquisition, logging, and reporting
Scalable test deployment and replication
NI excels at providing the building blocks required for complex, evolving test strategies.
Capabilities
Modular instrumentation platforms
Test software development environments
Real-time and FPGA-based test control
Scalable ATE system foundations
Long-term platform support and ecosystem integration
In short: NI provides the platform. Testeract makes it work—at scale, over time.
Certifications
NI Partner ecosystem participation
LabVIEW and TestStand platform certifications
Industry-recognized test and measurement standards
NI certifications focus on platform proficiency and architectural best practices, supporting consistent implementation across diverse test environments.