National Instruments Corp is a leading international provider of measurement, automation, and embedded system technologies, software, and services. The company was founded in 1976 by James Truchard, Jeff Kodosky, and Bill Nowlin in Austin, Texas. Initially, National Instruments developed hardware and software for musicians, but soon realized there was demand in other application areas. NI's products help engineers and scientists overcome challenges and create innovations. NI offers a wide range of products and services to provide customized solutions for numerous industries such as automotive, biotechnology, aerospace, semiconductor, and many others. The company operates globally and employs approximately 7,300 employees in over 50 countries. NI's core business is the development of measurement and automation systems based on the LabVIEW platform. LabVIEW is a graphical development environment that enables engineers and scientists to develop measurement data, systems, and applications. Sophisticated algorithms and real-time data acquisition are integral components of these systems. NI's automation systems enable remote control of devices, process monitoring, and even autonomous driving of vehicles. Another important business area for NI is embedded systems. NI offers developers embedded systems based on ARM and FPGA technology. These systems are used to control sensors, capture and process data from them, and make decisions, for example. The systems are used in applications ranging from robots to the control of industrial machines. NI also offers a wide range of products and solutions for testing and measurement. This includes hardware, software, and systems used by engineers worldwide to test products at various levels, from component level to the entire system level. Another core business of NI is supporting customers through consulting and training. NI engineers work closely with customers to develop solutions tailored to their needs. In addition, NI offers a variety of training courses to support customers in familiarizing themselves with the technology and solutions. Since its founding in 1976, National Instruments Corp has grown into a globally leading company with a broad offering. NI has advanced the development of automation, measurement, and embedded systems and technologies while enabling manufacturers, engineers, and scientists to implement their innovations faster and more efficiently.