Integrating NI LabVIEW with Mechanical and Multiphysics Design Tools for Design Validation

Learn how National Instruments LabVIEW integration with mechanical and multiphysics design tools simplifies design validation.

• Validate control algorithms in LabVIEW through cosimulation with dynamic simulation software
• Use physical test data to characterize simulations with material properties, boundary conditions, and initial conditions in analysis software
• Use physical test to validate or calibrate simulation results, such as pressure, flow, stress, strain, vibration, and force, in analysis software
• Import 2D and 3D geometry from a variety of CAD packages into LabVIEW for visualization of test data or control dynamics

SolidWorks COSMOSMotion with LabVIEW: Validate Control Algorithms with Cosimulation

• White Paper: How to Slash Machine Design Time with Simulation in LabVIEW and SolidWorks COSMOSMotion
• Web Seminar: Accelerate Machine Design with SolidWorks/COSMOSMotion and LabVIEW/NI SoftMotion
• Download: LabVIEW Interface VIs and Examples for SolidWorks COSMOSMotion
• Relevant Products: NI LabVIEW, NI SoftMotion Development Module, NI LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation, SolidWorks COSMOSMotion

SolidWorks COSMOSWorks with LabVIEW: Characterize and Calibrate Structural Simulations

• Presentation Slides from SolidWorks World: Integrating Physical Test with Design and Simulation for Accelerated Product Development
• Web Seminar: Integrating 3D Mechanical Design, Analysis with Physical Testing
• White Paper: Integrating Test and Simulation - Greater Value for Verification
• Article: Validate Mechanical Designs in 3 Easy Steps with USB Data Acquisition
• SolidWorks Press Release: Collaboration with National Instruments for Interoperable 3D Analysis and Testing
• Download Evaluation: NI LabVIEW, NI INSIGHT
• Relevant Products: NI LabVIEW, NI CompactDAQ, NI INSIGHT, SolidWorks COSMOSWorks

MSC.Adams with LabVIEW: Characterize and Calibrate Dynamic Simulations

• White Paper: Integrating Physical Test and Simulation Technologies with LabVIEW and MSC.Adams
• Download: LabVIEW Interface VIs and Examples for MSC.Adams
• Relevant Products: NI LabVIEW, NI CompactDAQ, MSC.Adams

MTS I-DEAS Pro with LabVIEW: Characterize and Calibrate NVH Simulations

• Application Note: Integrate LabVIEW and I-DEAS Pro Software to Enhance NVH Design and Test
• Download: LabVIEW Interface VIs and Examples for I-DEAS Pro
• Relevant Products: NI LabVIEW, NI CompactDAQ

Dassault Systemes CATIA with LabVIEW: Incorporate 3D Geometry in LabVIEW User Interface

• White Paper: Create Advanced User Interfaces with OpenGL-Based 3D Visualization
• Application Note: Creating VRML File from CATIA
• Download Evaluation: NI LabVIEW, NI INSIGHT
• Relevant Products: NI LabVIEW, NI INSIGHT, Dassault Systemes CATIA

PTC Pro/ENGINEER with LabVIEW: Incorporate Advanced Visualization Techniques with 3D Geometry in LabVIEW

• White Paper: Create Advanced User Interfaces with OpenGL-Based 3D Visualization
• Application Note: Creating VRML File from Pro/Engineer
• Download Evaluation: NI LabVIEW, NI INSIGHT
• Relevant Products: NI LabVIEW, NI INSIGHT, PTC Pro/ENGINEER

SolidWorks with LabVIEW: Import 3D Geometry in LabVIEW for Visualization of Dynamic Systems

• White Paper: Create Advanced User Interfaces with OpenGL-Based 3D Visualization
• Application Note: Linear Inverted Pendulum 3D Simulation
• Download Evaluation: NI LabVIEW
• Relevant Products: NI LabVIEW, NI LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation, SolidWorks

Autodesk AutoCAD, SolidWorks with LabVIEW: Import 2D Geometry in LabVIEW for Defining Motion Profiles

• White Paper: CAD Profiles to Motion in Minutes
• Download Evaluation: NI LabVIEW, NI Motion Assistant
• Relevant Products: NI LabVIEW, NI Motion Assistant, Autodesk AutoCAD, SolidWorks

Future Interfaces

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