2024: Top 10 Things We Learned About the Future of T&M

It’s been another great year at NI, thanks to the partnership and trust of our amazing customers and dedicated team members. And because nothing says “Happy New Year” like a Top-10 list, here’s ours, counting down some of the most fascinating and important developments and observations in test and measurement over the past year.?

Enjoy—and use the comments to let us know what you’d like to read about in 2025!

#10: Building a LabVIEW Community with GP Synergia Technologies Let’s start with some inspiration! NI’s training partnership with GP Synergia Technologies Corp is bridging the talent gap in the Philippines' semiconductor industry. This collaboration is not only improving lives but also strengthening the economy and fostering a vibrant LabVIEW community. The result? Fast-tracked certified engineers, developers, and architects ready to innovate, optimize, and accelerate test and measurement.?

#9: Reflections from 25 Years of TestStand

More than just a tool, TestStand is a game-changer with a legacy of innovation in test automation, streamlining workflows and saving engineers countless hours. Anand Jain —who’s worked on TestStand since its inception—reflects on its evolution and how it’s continuously empowered engineers to meet ever-changing industry challenges. Happy New Quarter Century!

#8: Transforming Test: Balancing the Promises and Risks of Artificial Intelligence

Think AI is just too new or risky for test? Think again. Learn how AI is already accelerating test workflows, cutting costs, and uncovering deeper insights. Sure, a plan for mitigating accuracy, privacy, and security risks is essential. But playing moving too slowly with AI might be the riskiest move of all.

#7: Five Next-Generation Space Technologies Being Tested Today

Speaking of risky… When it comes to spaceflight, there’s no room for second chances. From Mars missions to mega-million-dollar satellites, the future of space exploration technology is being tested today. Discover how test is enabling these five groundbreaking technologies to pave the way for more efficient, sustainable, and ambitious missions.

#6: A Conversation with Rudy Sengupta on Vision, Strategy and Innovation

NI’s VP & GM of Test and Analytics Software gets real about what it takes for engineers to tackle extreme time and quality pressures with smarter, more connected solutions. From real-world testing to integrating workflows across product lifecycles, Rudy Sengupta shares why comprehensive software and hardware solutions are the key to innovation.

#5: DAQ is BACK! (with some seriously sick beats)

A rap song about NI’s latest multifunction I/O USB data acquisition devices? It just hits different. NI veterans (and lyricists?) Vineet Aggarwal and Brett Burger spit the truth about mioDAQ’s precision and versatility—with a refrain of “who doesn’t like DAQ that mounts with ZIP ties, mounts with ZIP ties…?” (Or just read the specs.)

#4: Redefining Testing: Highlights from NI Connect 2024 Innovation and the future of T&M took center stage at NI Connect 2024. From integrated hardware/software solutions to cutting-edge AI tools, this event showcased breakthroughs empowering engineers to design smarter, faster, and more efficiently. If you weren’t there, here’s your backstage pass to see what you missed.

#3: The AI Revolution in T&M: Engineer-Led, AI-Enhanced, and Industry-Ready AI is a test and measurement game-changer, and NI’s Kevin Schultz is helping write the playbook. His vision of engineer-led, AI-enhanced systems is all about making workflows more intelligent, systems more efficient, and solutions more powerful. If you’re curious about—or invested in—where AI takes us next, this is a must-read.

#2: Allegro MicroSystems’ Efficiency Transformation with NI In an industry where yesterday’s tech was outdated this morning, Allegro MicroSystems isn’t just keeping up, they’re leading—and setting the standard—with groundbreaking work in semiconductors. Khrystyna Pysareva , Director of Product Validation and Test Engineering, points to their strategic planning for test as key to Allegro’s efficiency and innovation.?

#1: The New Era of LabVIEW: NI's Commitment to Excellence and Efficiency

Besides being #1 in our Top 10, NI kicked off the year by sharing our commitment to LabVIEW, ensuring continued innovation and value for our users. Discover how our focus on efficiency, adaptability, and integration is empowering engineers like never before. LabVIEW has always been impressive—wait till you see what’s next. Happy New Year!

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