NI TestStand

NI TestStand is a ready-to-use test management software designed for validation and production testing, eliminating the need for extensive in-house sequencer development. It integrates seamlessly with NI Nigel™ AI Advisor for accelerated development.

TestStand goes beyond basic code execution, supporting dynamic test plans, cross-language execution (LabVIEW, Python, C/C++, .NET), parallelization, and scalable automation. Key features include:

• Multi-Language Sequences: Create and configure test steps using code from various sources within a single sequence.
• Increased Production Throughput: Optimize test times and hardware utilization with built-in parallel execution and automatic scheduling.
• Enhanced Design Validation: Improve test coverage with integrated scan loops for iterating tests with nested parameters.
• Automated Reporting: Generate custom reports with individual and unit test results, and connect to databases for storing critical test data.
• Test at Scale: Expedite the packaging and deployment of testers, including standard or custom operator interfaces for intuitive use.

Nigel™ AI Advisor provides contextual guidance and insights directly within the TestStand environment, boosting productivity and learning.

TestStand is part of the NI LabVIEW+ Suite, which bundles LabVIEW and TestStand for comprehensive measurement, analysis, and testing capabilities. This integration has been shown to significantly reduce test cycles and improve reliability, as demonstrated by Texas Instruments, which converted a lengthy testing process into a highly automated cycle, reducing regression test times from weeks to days.

Users experience significant time savings in development, reduced maintenance costs, and increased throughput due to native parallel test logic. Statistics show an average 75% gain in development time, a 67% reduction in maintenance time, and a 97% increase in productivity with parallel testing.

NI offers flexible licensing options, including subscriptions and perpetual licenses, with included software service benefits like access to the latest features, expert assistance, and online training. Comprehensive technical support resources are available, including product documentation, the NI Training Center, and the NI Community.