Teaching Tools

Maple Provides Interface to LabVIEW
Maplesoft, a leading provider of high-performance software tools for engineering, science, and mathematics introduces the Maple Professional Math Toolbox for NI LabVIEW 7.1, which gives students the ability to integrate the rich math of Maple and the system design, simulation and control capabilities of LabVIEW.
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Quanser Integrates NI LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Tools with Hands-On Controls Experiments
Quanser, a leader in control trainer systems, offers three trainer systems for LabVIEW and NI ELVIS. These systems are compact, easy-to-use, and feature true plug-and-play behavior, making them fun and challenging learning tools for students.
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2005 Virtual Instrumentation Applications Paper Contest: Call for Papers
Organizers of National Instruments NIWeek 2005, the world's largest virtual instrumentation conference and exhibition, are calling for papers and abstracts demonstrating innovative teaching solutions in measurement and automation. The conference provides a platform for more than 3,000 engineers and scientists in industry and academia to experience the latest in virtual instrumentation.
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Research Lab

UT and Drexel University use the NI LabVIEW Modulation Toolkit in Wireless Research
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and Drexel University use the NI LabVIEW Modulation Toolkit in wireless (MIMO) research. NI recently introduced a new version of the toolkit that delivers advanced processing capabilities.
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Click here for more information on the LabVIEW Modulation Toolkit.

Texas A&M uses the NI LabVIEW Control Design Toolkit and LabVIEW Simulation Module for Novel PID Control Technique
Texas A&M developed computer-aided design tools for fixed-order and PID controllers with guaranteed stability, performance, and robustness using the NI LabVIEW graphical development environment, LabVIEW Control Design Toolkit, and LabVIEW Simulation Module.
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Student Corner

Purchase the New LabVIEW 7.1 Student Edition Software Bundle with 14 Add-On Toolkits for Only $69.95 USD
Students now can perform experiments of their choice in DSP, control design, image processing and many other areas at home with the LabVIEW 7.1 Student Edition. The LabVIEW 7.1 Student Edition features 14 toolkits for only $69.95 USD.
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Measurement Fundamentals: Tutorial on Analog and Digital Fundamentals
Build a solid foundation in measurement and automation by taking these self-paced tutorials covering analog and digital fundamentals. These tutorials provide in-depth information on a broad range of topics in both analog and digital electronics.
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Around Campus

Request an NI LabVIEW Hands-On Campus Workshop at Your School
Request a NI LabVIEW hands-on workshop at your university. The workshop includes a three-hour LabVIEW hands-on training and complimentary LabVIEW 7.1 Student Edition software bundle for all attendees. There is no charge for attending this workshop.
Click here to request a workshop.

National Instruments Hosts 17 ChallengeX Teams
NI hosted a four-day workshop for 17 ChallengeX Teams to train them on the LabVIEW graphical development environment, LabVIEW Real-Time Module, LabVIEW FPGA Module and CompactRIO embedded control system in a hands-on environment.
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