Practical tips, buyer guides, and industry insights from our measurement engineering team.
A National Instruments troubleshooting story about SCB-68 compatibility, regional subsidiaries, and the real total cost of NI systems.
Read ArticleWhat National Instruments support really covers, why the FP-1000 is a test case, and how to prepare before you need help. Written from a quality/compliance manager’s perspective.
Read ArticleA quality inspector compares National Instruments (NI) systems with traditional voltage testers on measurement, networking, ease of use, cost, and reliability, using a blood pressure monitor test as an example.
Read ArticleA procurement manager's take on why the searches 'National Instruments PLC' and 'best multimeter for electricians' are not the same thing—and how to avoid the hidden costs.
Read ArticleComparing National Instruments DAQ USB and PXI platforms from a cost perspective. Includes myRIO, 2660 flip modules, network options, and automotive multimeter alternatives.
Read ArticleAn equipment sourcing engineer explains why the lowest quote for test and measurement gear is rarely the cheapest option, and how Emerson's $8.2 billion acquisition of National Instruments proves it.
Read ArticleA procurement manager shares lessons from six years of purchasing National Instruments hardware—CompactDAQ, CRIO, frame grabbers, and even a voltage tester—and how to make buying decisions that hold up under budget review.
Read ArticlePractical FAQ on National Instruments: what NI makes, the Austin TX headquarters, distributor vs direct buying, LabVIEW requirements, CompactRIO vs PXI, and what voltage tester and blood pressure monitor searches actually mean for NI.
Read ArticleA procurement-focused FAQ on NI cDAQ systems, analog output modules, multimeters, and what actually drives total cost. Written by an engineer-turned-buyer.
Read ArticleA quality and compliance manager explains why the National Instruments CompactDAQ is his first choice for new validation systems, with a case study on Infinity Pro blood pressure monitors—and why 'Cisco vs.' style comparisons miss the point.
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