Development Tool helps create motion applications.
Press Release Summary:
Motion Assistant(TM) automatically generates LabVIEW(TM) code in applications that use motors and positioning devices. Users can also develop code recipes for Microsoft Visual Basic and Visual C++ with Measurement Studio(TM). When combined with LabVIEW or Measurement Studio software, tool helps engineers create motion applications ranging from single- to multi-axis motions. It also adds placeholders for components such as vision or data acquisition.Original Press Release:
National Instruments New Motion Assistant(TM) Accelerates Motion Control Development
AUSTIN, Texas - Feb. 26, 2002 - Engineers and scientists now can use National Instruments Motion Assistant, a new development tool that automatically generates LabVIEW(TM) code and improves development productivity. This tool helps build applications that use motors and positioning devices and is for use in a variety of applications ranging from biotech laboratory research to optoelectronics manufacturing.
With NI Motion Assistant, users can also quickly develop code recipes for Microsoft Visual Basic and a Visual C++ with Measurement Studio(TM), National Instruments set of fully integrated measurement components. Combined with either LabVIEW or Measurement Studio, Motion Assistant helps engineers create motion applications ranging from simple single-axis motions to demanding multi-axis motions.
With the NI Motion Assistant point-and-click interface, engineers and scientists can quickly program and prototype motion systems to reduce development time. This new development tool deploys prototypes into applications and easily adds special placeholders for integrated components such as vision or data acquisition.
NI Motion Assistant also works with NI motion controllers for open or closed-loop motion control and interactive creation of each coordinated point-to-point, circular, or contoured move in the sequence.
About NI
NI leverages commercial technologies, such as industry-standard computers and the Internet, to deliver customer-defined measurement and automation solutions. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 2,800 employees and direct sales offices in more than 35 countries. NI increases the productivity of engineers and scientists worldwide by delivering easy-to-integrate software and modular hardware. For the past three consecutive years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America.
Price, Availability, and For More Information
Motion Assistant is now available with prices starting at $995, E1,495, Y173,000. For more information about Motion Assistant, contact NI, 11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. Call toll free in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 258-7022, fax (512) 683-9300, or e-mail info@ni.com. Readers also can access information through the company's Web site at ni.com/motion.
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