National Instruments Corporation

National Instruments Corporation (NI), founded in 1976 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leading provider of testing and measurement equipment and integrated, software-led solutions. The company specializes in high-complexity automated testing in late product development stages.

NI offers a wide range of software and hardware products, including:

• Software: LabVIEW, TestStand, VeriStand, FlexLogger, InstrumentStudio, DIAdem, SystemLink
• Hardware: Chassis, controllers, platform completion hardware, specialty systems, communication interfaces, software-defined radios, industrial communication buses, PXI instrumentation, and accessories

NI's products and services are utilized across various industries, such as:

• Semiconductor
• Transportation
• Aerospace and Defense
• Academic & Research
• Electronics
• Energy
• Industrial Machinery

Key Areas of Expertise in Defense and Security:

• Electrical and Mechanical Systems: NI provides tools for testing and simulating complex electrical and mechanical subsystems in modern defense assets, ensuring reliable operation across various mission scenarios.
• Radar and Electronic Warfare: NI's solutions support the design, testing, and deployment of advanced electromagnetic capabilities, including cognitive algorithms, modern antenna architectures, and ultra-wideband technology.
• Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS): NI enhances mission readiness by providing tools for designing, testing, and deploying secure, next-generation CNS systems, including tactical radios and SATCOM systems.
• Space Launch and Exploration: NI accelerates the deployment of satellites, payloads, and launch vehicles, maximizing the performance and reliability of mission systems, ground stations, and data links.
• Defense Aircraft: NI supports the maintenance and upgrade of legacy aircraft and the rapid fielding of new platforms with strategic design, test, and maintenance solutions.