NI stands for National Instruments, Inc. and is an instrument company in the field of test, control, and design founded in 1976. The following is an introduction to NI:
1.Development History
Early Development: NI was founded in 1976 in Austin, Texas by Dr. James Chuchard, Bill Nowlin, and Jeff Kodosky. In the early days, the company engaged in research on U.S. Navy programs and developed products for data collection and analysis.
Product Innovation: In 1986, the company introduced LabVIEW, the famous graphical development system, which greatly improved the productivity of engineers and scientists, enabling NI to introduce the innovative concept of “software as instrumentation”.
2.Core Technology
Software Technology: One of NI’s best known products is LabVIEW, a graphical programming environment that makes test, measurement and automation more visual and user-friendly.
Hardware Technology: NI offers a range of hardware products, including Data Acquisition Devices (DAQ), Image Acquisition Devices (IMAQ), and Motion Control Devices (Motion), that seamlessly integrate with software to provide users with complete solutions.
3.Application Areas
Industry Coverage: NI’s products are used in a wide range of applications, covering electronics, machinery, communications, automotive manufacturing, biology, medicine, chemicals, scientific research, education and many other industry sectors.
Customer base: NI has a large user base, more than 25,000 companies around the world to buy its products, users use these products to realize a variety of successful test and measurement solutions.
4.Global Business
International Expansion: With more than 50 subsidiaries and offices and more than 5,200 employees, NI’s products and services are available around the world.
China Business: NI has a comprehensive product sales, technical support, and after-sales service system in China, and a branch headquarters in Shanghai to provide comprehensive services.
5.Corporate Culture
Employee Development: NI values the sense of accomplishment and motivation of its employees, provides space and opportunities for employee development, and has been selected by Fortune Magazine as one of the best companies to work for in the United States for many consecutive years.
6. Technological innovation: NI is constantly committed to the development of computer-based test and measurement and automation platforms, its long-term development goals to ensure the long-term compatibility of products and technical support.
In summary, National Instruments (NI) has become the preferred solutions provider for engineers and scientists around the world with its innovative software and hardware products and deep understanding of the test, control, and design fields.
