Emerson introduced new AI-driven features for its NI test and measurement software portfolio at NI Connect 2026, aimed at improving efficiency in test development and deployment.
The update expands NI Nigel™ AI with prompt-based code generation in the LabVIEW+ Suite and extends AI-assisted capabilities across FlexLogger, InstrumentStudio, TestStand and SystemLink. The tools are designed to support engineers throughout the test lifecycle, offering context-aware suggestions for development, debugging, validation and system reuse.
According to Emerson, the AI features are built specifically for test engineering environments, where traceability, repeatability and system visibility are required. Engineers retain control over generated code and workflows while using AI to reduce manual effort.
The NI platform combines modular instrumentation hardware with open software and a shared data framework, enabling teams to manage diverse signal types, scale test systems and reuse data across projects and locations.
In internal use, Emerson reports reductions in some test development and troubleshooting tasks from hours or days to minutes. Availability of the new capabilities is expected later in 2026.