Practical tips, buyer guides, and industry insights from our measurement engineering team.
A cost-focused comparison of NI CompactRIO and CompactDAQ plus practical notes on National Instruments phone support, legal entity details, and network decisions vs Cisco.
Read ArticleA purchasing administrator explains why a 117 multimeter and a National Instruments system are different categories—and how asking the wrong question can cost thousands.
Read ArticleAn engineer's FAQ on National Instruments ADC resolution, GPIB-to-USB adapters, blood pressure monitor testing, and NI network setup—with mistakes to avoid.
Read ArticleA practical National Instruments FAQ from an engineer who configures NI gear. Covers USB DAQ choices, company history, where NI hardware is made, who Reid might be, and why small customers should be taken seriously.
Read ArticleNeed to decide between a quick voltage tester and a National Instruments data acquisition system? This practical comparison covers fidelity, setup speed, cost, and how to use a voltage tester safely in the field.
Read ArticleI manage purchasing for a mid-sized engineering company and compare National Instruments controllers against lower-priced alternatives regularly. Here's the total-cost framework I use—plus a practical voltage tester how-to for installation day.
Read ArticleAfter a costly mistake with a GPIB-USB-HS order, I learned the hard way that NI excels at precision measurement but isn't a universal solution. Here's how knowing the boundaries of their ecosystem saved my budget.
Read ArticleAs an admin buyer, I argue that paying the sticker price for National Instruments is a better deal than chasing savings from cheaper vendors. Here's what my experience has taught me about hidden costs.
Read ArticleA quality inspector shares firsthand experience with National Instruments' DAQ, PXI, and test solutions—covering PCIe 8361, blood pressure cuff measurement, transparent smartphone testing, and multimeter choices.
Read ArticleA quality manager breaks down why chasing a lower price on NI hardware and software often backfires, citing real-world costs of compatibility issues, calibration drift, and support gaps.
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