Emerson Expands AI Capabilities Across Software Portfolio, Reducing Test Development Time by Up to 5
Time:2026-08-04 Browse: 0
NI Nigel™ AI Introduces Intelligent Code Generation and Automated Test Sequence Creation
Emerson has announced a major upgrade to its software portfolio with enhanced capabilities for NI Nigel™ AI, bringing advanced artificial intelligence features to the NI LabVIEW+ suite. The latest update introduces AI-powered code generation in NI LabVIEW™ and automated test sequence generation in NI TestStand™, helping engineers accelerate test system development while maintaining reliability and engineering control.
According to Emerson’s internal benchmark testing based on typical engineering workflows, these new AI capabilities can reduce test development time and workload by up to 50%. The improvements are designed to support engineers across industries including automotive, electronics, semiconductor, and commercial aerospace, where increasingly complex products require faster and more efficient validation processes.
AI-Powered Engineering Tools Improve Test Workflow Efficiency
As product complexity continues to increase, engineering teams face growing pressure to shorten development cycles without compromising testing quality and safety.
Emerson’s approach integrates context-aware AI directly into familiar engineering environments, enabling engineers to generate code, create automated test sequences, and optimize workflows using natural language instructions.
Unlike general-purpose AI tools, NI Nigel™ AI is designed specifically for engineering applications. It operates within structured testing environments and uses information from modular instruments, software architectures, configurable workflows, engineering code, and system data to generate practical outputs that meet real-world technical requirements.
This approach helps engineers improve productivity while maintaining traceability, governance, and human decision-making control throughout the development process.
Nigel™ AI Extends Across the NI LabVIEW+ Software Suite
Following the latest release, NI Nigel™ AI capabilities are expanded throughout the NI LabVIEW+ ecosystem, introducing AI-assisted workflows across multiple engineering platforms.
The enhanced AI functionality is now available across:
NI LabVIEW™ for AI-assisted code generation
NI TestStand™ for automated test sequence creation
NI InstrumentStudio™ for interactive measurement workflows
NI FlexLogger™ for sensor-based data logging applications
NI VeriStand™ for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments
By extending AI capabilities throughout the entire testing lifecycle, engineers can apply intelligent assistance from initial development and measurement setup to system validation and deployment.
AI-Driven Test Automation Supports Multiple Industries
The integration of AI into engineering software provides significant advantages for industries requiring advanced testing and validation.
In automotive development, AI-assisted testing can help accelerate vehicle system verification and automated validation processes.
For semiconductor and electronics manufacturers, faster test development enables quicker product iteration and improved production efficiency.
In commercial aerospace applications, where safety requirements and testing complexity are extremely high, AI-supported engineering workflows help reduce development effort while preserving strict verification standards.
Built-In Security and Compliance Maintain Engineering Control
Emerson emphasizes that NI Nigel™ AI is designed with security mechanisms, management capabilities, and compliance requirements in mind.
The AI system is developed to support engineers rather than replace engineering judgment. Users maintain control over generated outputs, verification processes, and final implementation decisions.
The solution also aligns with evolving cybersecurity and regulatory expectations, including requirements related to software security and operational compliance.
Emerson Advances Intelligent Test Systems with AI Integration
Ritu Favre, President of Emerson’s Test & Measurement business, stated that Nigel™ AI has evolved from an AI assistant into an AI creator within a short period, demonstrating the strength of the NI software platform and Emerson’s ability to integrate emerging technologies into engineering solutions.
By embedding AI directly into core development tools, Emerson is accelerating the transition toward smarter, software-defined test systems.
With decades of expertise in automated testing and measurement technology, Emerson continues to invest in AI-powered engineering software to help organizations improve productivity, manage complex validation challenges, and move toward more intelligent and automated operations.
