Siemens Tests Wind Turbine Control Software with LabVIEW

	February 9, 2010
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Virtual User Group: Advanced Analysis and Math in LabVIEW

Siemens Tests Wind Turbine Control Software with LabVIEW		New PXI Express NI FlexRIO Modules Address Automated Test Challenges

See how engineers at Siemens improved automated testing of frequent software releases for its wind turbine control systems using NI TestStand, the LabVIEW Real-Time and LabVIEW FPGA modules, and the NI PXI platform. Read case study »		Learn how you can use the latest PXI Express NI FlexRIO modules to push the limits of your test applications with more powerful FPGAs, deeper onboard memory, enhanced synchronization, and higher-performance data throughput. Learn more »

Tech Tips

Did You Report a LabVIEW 2009 Bug?
View a list of LabVIEW bug fixes for issues resolved between the release of LabVIEW 2009 and the LabVIEW 2009 Service Pack 1.
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Developing a Modular Software Architecture
Get guidance on choosing the right software application development environment.
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What Is NI Switch Executive?
See how you can use NI Switch Executive to accelerate development time and simplify switch system maintenance to lower your cost of test.
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The Hidden Challenge of MIMO Test
Learn how you can combine modern RF signal analyzers with a basic understanding of digital downconversion to produce a tightly synchronized MIMO measurement solution.
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Community Highlights

Robot Recipe: NIcholas
Build your own small-scale unmanned ground vehicle that navigates an environment autonomously.
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Example Code: Creating a Microsoft Office 2007-Like Ribbon in LabVIEW
Download this code to add an Office 2007-like ribbon to your LabVIEW application.
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Darren's Weekly Nugget: Formatting Strings on the Front Panels of User Interface VIs
LabVIEW expert Darren Nattinger shows you how to bold certain text in user-visible strings of a VI.
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Join the NI FIRST Robotics Online Community
Read the latest training tutorials, watch cool videos, download example programs, and connect with engineers from around the world participating in FIRST Robotics events.
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What's New

Vision Capabilities Now Available on NI CompactRIO and NI Single-Board RIO
See how you can use NI programmable automation controllers (PACs) and embedded systems to perform advanced control, measurements, and vision with a single system.
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Webcast: Windows 7 for Next-Generation Measurement Applications
Learn about the notable improvements and new features of the Windows 7 OS and how it impacts engineers and scientists working on USB data acquisition and multicore applications in this joint webcast with Microsoft.
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Webcast: Developing with the NI LabWindows™/CVI Execution Profiler Toolkit
Create more reliable LabWindows/CVI applications in less time with the LabWindows/CVI Execution Profiler Toolkit, which provides a graphical representation of function execution.
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New Advisor Experience for CompactRIO and NI CompactDAQ
Take advantage of the new NI CompactDAQ Advisor experience to tailor your system to your application needs by simply inserting your configurations into the advisor and coming out with a customized system.
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Top Five Multicore Resources

1. Overcoming Multicore Programming Challenges with LabVIEW »

2. Q&A: How LabVIEW, Multicore Processors, and FPGAs Are Changing Automated Test »

3. Optimizing Automated Test Applications for Multicore Processors with LabVIEW »

4. Q&A: Do More with LabVIEW and Multicore Using Virtualization Technology »

5. Introduction to LabVIEW Real-Time Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) »

Events and Training

Virtual User Group: Advanced Analysis and Math Tools in LabVIEW »

Virtual User Group: Getting the Most out of Circuit Simulation - Custom Analyses in NI Multisim »

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NI in the Press

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LabVIEW Tool of the Month
robotSim from Cogmation
By using robotSim, a lightweight 3D simulator, see how you can create collision avoidance test simulations that interface with LabVIEW code.
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