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NI Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite Version 5.0

National Instruments is releasing version 5.0 of the NI Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite, the interactive sound and vibration analysis software that includes the NI Sound and Vibration Assistant. The Sound and Vibration Measurement Suite 5.0 is the most comprehensive National Instruments collection of analysis and signal processing tools for noise, vibration, harshness (NVH); machine condition monitoring; and audio test applications.

31st August 2009

LabVIEW 8.2.1 operates with Windows Vista

National Instruments is releasing a new version of LabVIEW, the graphical design platform for test, control and embedded system development, for use with Windows Vista. NI LabVIEW 8.2.1 includes both the desktop development environment as well as related application software including the LabVIEW Real-Time and LabVIEW FPGA modules. NI is also releasing new 32-bit and 64-bit hardware drivers with support for the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista. For the first time, NI is offering PXI embedded controllers with Windows Vista pre-installed as the default operating system.

31st August 2009

MATRIXx 8.0 improves user interface and project management

National Instruments is releasing MATRIXx 8.0, an industry-proven software suite for model-based design, simulation and embedded code generation. In addition to a revamped user interface, MATRIXx 8.0 introduces a project-based development environment to help engineers, designers and researchers in industries such as aerospace and automotive better manage large projects. The latest version of the software also offers backward-compatibility with MATRIXx 7.1, making it easy for users to import their catalogues and models into the new version without any conversion.

31st August 2009

NI announces TestStand 4.0

National Instruments is announcing NI TestStand 4.0, the latest version of the company's test management software designed to help engineers develop and deploy automated validation and manufacturing test systems. The new version of NI TestStand features a streamlined sequence editor that reduces development time and increases ease of use. Engineers can use the new sequence editor to easily reconfigure the NI TestStand development environment to meet the functionality requirements of advanced systems or to facilitate the use of basic software features for new users. With the preconfigured step templates in the new sequence editor, engineers can easily reuse preconfigured test templates to quickly build test sequences and save time in test system development.

31st August 2009

LabWindows/CVI and Measurement Studio support Vista

National Instruments is releasing the newest versions of LabWindows/CVI, the proven ANSI C integrated development environment, and Measurement Studio, a comprehensive suite of libraries and user interface controls for applications built using Microsoft Visual Studio. LabWindows/CVI 8.1.1 and Measurement Studio 8.1.1 provide support for Windows Vista to help engineers easily transition to the newest version of the Microsoft operating system. As scheduled maintenance releases, LabWindows/CVI 8.1.1 and Measurement Studio 8.1.1 also include bug fixes for improved performance and reliability.

31st August 2009

NI DIAdem 10.2 supports Windows Vista

National Instruments is releasing DIAdem 10.2, the latest version of its interactive data management, analysis and reporting software that now offers support for Windows Vista. National Instruments is also releasing NI DataFinder Server Edition 1.1, an updated version of the data mining package that works with DIAdem 10.2 to simplify data sharing and mining across entire groups or departments.

31st August 2009

PXI Express instruments offer faster data streaming

National Instruments is launching what is claimed to be the industry's first PXI Express high-speed instruments, as well as the industry's first 18-slot PXI Express chassis. The new modular instruments include the NI PXIe-5122 100MS/s, 100MHz dual-channel digitiser and the NI PXIe-6537 and NI PXIe-6536 50MHz and 25MHz 32-channel digital I/O modules. The NI PXIe-1065 18-slot chassis offers up to 1GB/s per-slot dedicated bandwidth and a combination of both PXI and PXI Express slots. The new PXI Express products suit applications such as signal intelligence, spectral monitoring, semiconductor chip characterisation and video test.

31st August 2009

Software-defined test reaches "Tipping Point"

At the 3rd annual National Instruments Military & Aerospace Solutions Conference, held on Tuesday May 22nd 2007 at the Systems Engineering Innovation Centre at Loughborough University, keynote speakers Ian Bell and Darcy Dement introduced conference delegates from across the military and aerospace industry in the UK & Ireland to the "Tipping Point".

31st August 2009

Tulsa wins award for graphical system design

The University of Tulsa has won the National Instruments Most Innovative Use of Graphical System Design Award at the third annual Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility competition. The team built an environmentally friendly crossover sports utility vehicle based on the National Instruments LabVIEW graphical design environment. Challenge X, which took place in Detroit, Michigan, from 30 May to 7 June, is a four-year engineering competition to develop methods for reducing total energy consumption and emissions in a crossover vehicle while maintaining or exceeding vehicle performance and consumer acceptability.

31st August 2009

LabVIEW and intelligent DAQ devices help win award

National Instruments was honoured as a supplier to a winning product in the 2007 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) competition, a premier awards programme for the medical technology community. OptiMedica Corp used the National Instruments LabVIEW FPGA Module and NI intelligent data acquisition (DAQ) devices to create PASCAL, an innovative laser photocoagulator. PASCAL won the gold award at the 2007 MDEA presentation ceremony, held on 13 June 2007 at the Medical Design and Manufacturing East 2007 Conference and Exposition in New York, USA.

31st August 2009