We are committed to sharing long-term software investment plans and ensuring the decisions we make are aligned to your needs and priorities. This page shows details of upcoming feature releases for the next few years and will be updated once per quarter.
Release Cadence: Q1 and Q3
The LabVIEW roadmap is focused on improving developer efficiency by enhancing project management and deployment, expanding integration capabilities with other languages, and reinforcing security.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
| Capabilities | Status | 2025 | 2026 | 2027+ |
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Test Development Operations |
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HTML diff and command line interface changes to improve common Git source code management workflows |
Released |
Q3 |
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Easier set up of containers with LabVIEW for CI/CD workflows and Docker Container for Linux |
Released |
Q3 |
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Improvements to HTML diff report including ability to add comments, an overview section, and other changes |
Released |
Q1 |
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LabVIEW Docker Container for Windows |
Released |
Q1 |
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LabVIEW without user interface for CI/CD workflows |
Released |
Q1 |
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Improvements to source code control workflows when using breakpoints in VIs |
Released |
Q1 |
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Ability to build applications and packed libraries in CI/CD pipelines without driver DLLs installed on Docker containers for Windows |
In Development |
✓ |
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Onboarding and Getting Started |
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NI Nigel™ AI for improved help and VI description |
Released |
Q3 |
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Expanded capabilities in Nigel AI, including code completion and LabVIEW project insight |
Released |
Q1 |
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Expanded capabilities in Nigel AI, including code generation |
In Development |
✓ |
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Streamline getting started and installation experience |
In Development |
✓ |
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Ability to upgrade legacy Windows installers to NIPM packages |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Updates to interface for a more modern user experience |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Production Line Operations |
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Improvements in the areas of breakpoints, probes, and run-time error reporting |
Released |
Q3 |
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Build, load, and deployment time improvements for PPLs |
Released |
Q3 |
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Introduction of web browser control to display a web page in your VI |
Released |
Q1 |
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Improvements to time to edit for VIs with large hierarchies |
In Development |
✓ |
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Multilingual support for LabVIEW front panels |
In Development |
✓ |
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Ecosystem Integration |
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Support for Python 3.11 and 3.12 |
Released |
Q1 |
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Initial support for calling .NET 8 assemblies (.NET Core) |
Released |
Q1 |
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Datatype and functionality support for .NET 8 assemblies (.NET Core) on Windows |
Released |
Q3 |
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Support for LabVIEW Community edition on macOS |
Released |
Q3 |
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64-bit version of LabVIEW for all supported languages (French, German, Korean, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese)1 |
Released |
Q1 |
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.NET 8 (.NET Core) support in Linux |
In Development |
✓ |
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Building .NET assemblies and supporting front panel controls |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Security |
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Updates to documentation of best practices for secure LabVIEW development |
Released |
Q3 |
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Security updates for third-party dependencies |
In Development |
✓ |
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Internal improvements in response to increased global security standards |
In Development |
✓ |
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Data communication additions (IPv6 support) |
Backlog |
✓ |
1This feature does not include NI LabVIEW FPGA Module and NI LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
Release Cadence: Q1 and Q3
The TestStand roadmap is focused on delivering open, flexible development that works seamlessly with modern continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes and secure platforms.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
| Capabilities | Status | 2025 | 2026 | 2027+ |
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Test Development Operations |
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Integration with Git source code management |
Released |
Q2 |
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TestStand containers for CI/CD |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Onboarding and Getting Started |
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NI Nigel™ AI for improved onboarding and efficiently configuring TestStand settings |
Released |
Q3 |
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Requirements-Driven Automation |
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Enable efficient test creation from requirements documents |
Released |
Q3 |
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Nigel AI has contextual awareness of TestStand Sequences |
Released |
Q1 |
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TestStand captures complete, contextualized data to work well with NI LabVIEW+ Suite and Nigel |
In Development |
✓ |
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Nigel AI generating TestStand sequences |
In Development |
✓ |
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Production Line Operations |
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Modern operator interface through secure web UI controls |
In Development |
✓ |
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Improved user management |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Easily create test sequence variants for device under test (DUT) |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Improved visualization and tracking of parallel tests |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Ecosystem Integration |
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.NET 8 (.NET Core) support in TestStand UI, tools, and utilities |
Released |
Q2 |
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Support for Python 3.13 |
Released |
Q3 |
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Support for Python 3.14 |
Released |
Q1 |
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Deployment of test sequences on Linux desktop |
In Development |
✓ |
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Development of test sequences on Linux desktop |
In Development |
✓ |
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Deterministic and performant test execution on Linux RT |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Support for Python Anaconda distribution |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Calling tests remotely through gRPC steps |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Python API for programmatic control of TestStand |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Security |
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Internal improvements in response to increased global security standards |
In Development |
✓ |
Release Cadence: Quarterly
The FlexLogger™ software roadmap is focused on streamlining the development and deployment of custom measurement and control plug-ins, simplifying integrated test automation, and expanding core measurement configuration and logging capabilities.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
| Capabilities | Status | 2025 | 2026 | 2027+ |
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Ecosystem Integration |
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Support for NI mioDAQ functionalities like built-in CJC thermocouples, PFI trigger filters, and configurable digital voltage levels |
Released |
Q2 |
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FlexLogger support for NI myDAQ devices |
Released |
Q1 |
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Integrate with Modbus devices for setpoint visibility and supervisory control of external equipment1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Enable NI CompactRIO connection over tethered Ethernet |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Customization and Extensibility |
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Public GitHub library to download, customize, and contribute FlexLogger plug-ins1 |
Released |
Q1 |
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Simplified plug-in development and debugging with measurement plug-ins (includes Python support)1 |
Released |
Q2 |
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Detailed FlexLogger plug-in development documentation with the PDK API Reference |
Released |
Q3 |
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Custom baud rates support for CAN bus logging 1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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More built-in calculations and analyses for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), and electromechanical validation applications1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Graph and log output channels to visualize stimulus alongside response measurements |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Static PWM control using counter outputs for basic actuation during testing |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Test Efficiency |
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Automate FlexLogger tests with NI TestStand1 |
Released |
Q1 |
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Expanded trigger conditions and dynamic logging rate controls to capture only relevant data1 |
Released |
Q4 |
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Improvements to the Output Sequencer plug-in for time-based and event-based automation and control1 |
Released |
Q1 |
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More FlexLogger event conditions and actions for automated responses during a test1 |
In Development |
✓ |
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Import channel configurations from a spreadsheet1 |
In Development |
✓ |
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NI Nigel™ AI to minimize time to measurement1 |
In Development |
✓ |
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Automate tests in FlexLogger with a simple, native sequencer1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Security |
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Security updates for third-party dependencies |
Released |
Q4 |
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Internal improvements in response to increased global security standards |
In Development |
✓ |
1 Available as part of FlexLogger Professional
Release Cadence: Quarterly
The InstrumentStudio™ software roadmap is focused on continuing to expand into a one-stop electronics test and validation environment to simplify and connect workflows from instrument bring-up to automated test.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
| Capabilities | Status | 2025 | 2026 | 2027+ |
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Interactive Measurement |
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Sequencing for DC power, Scope, and FGen panels1 |
Released |
Q1 |
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Q1 |
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Sweeping for measurement plug-ins1 |
Released |
Q1 |
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Sweeping for DMM, DC power, Scope, and FGen panels1 |
Released |
Q2 |
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Sequencing for SCPI panel1 |
Released |
Q2 |
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Sequencing for RF panels1 |
Released |
Q4 |
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Sweeping for RF panels1 |
Released |
Q4 |
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Support for NI-DAQmx™ PXI instruments: analog input |
Released |
Q1 |
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Support for NI-DAQmx™ PXI instruments: analog output |
In Development |
✓ |
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Support for NI-DAQmx™ PXI instruments: digital input, digital output, and counters |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Pin map improvements |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Switch panel |
Backlog |
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Remote panels |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Measurement Plug-In improvements |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Onboarding and Getting Started |
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NI Nigel™ AI to improve onboarding and efficiency |
In Development |
✓ |
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Nigel AI insights for bring-up and debug |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Run and edit InstrumentStudio sequences in NI TestStand1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Test Development Operations |
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Access custom measurements using NI SystemLink™ Enterprise1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Test Data Management |
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Improved data logging, query, and display |
In Development |
✓ |
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Requirements-Driven Automation |
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Enable efficient test creation from requirements documents1 |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Security |
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Sign all installer MSIs |
Released |
Q1 |
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Internal improvements in response to increased global security standards |
In Development |
✓ |
1 Available as part of InstrumentStudio Professional
Release Cadence: Q2 and Q4
The DIAdem roadmap is focused on enhancing the user workflow by improving features across the DIAdem modules, building out integration capabilities with NI SystemLink, and enhancing Python support, as well as keeping up with evolving industry standards.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
| Capabilities | Status | 2025 | 2026 | 2027+ |
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Interoperability |
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ASAM ODS 6 performance improvement |
Released |
Q2 |
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Python 3.13 support |
Released |
Q2 |
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Support for Python virtual environments |
Released |
Q2 |
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Disable rounding of DateTime values |
Released |
Q4 |
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NI LabVIEW DIAdem Connectivity VIs |
Released |
Q4 |
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NI SystemLink Enterprise integration: Open a test file in DIAdem |
In Development |
✓ |
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Enable Python for user-defined bar elements |
In Development |
✓ |
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NI Nigel™ AI in DIAdem for scripting assistance |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Security |
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Internal improvements in response to increased global security standards |
In Development |
✓ |
Release Cadence: Quarterly
The VeriStand roadmap is focused on improving interoperability with other tools and environments, like NI TestStand, MathWorks® Simulink® software and Synopsys Silver® software, as well as enabling customers to leverage modern DevOps practices within HIL.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
| Capabilities | Status | 2025 | 2026 | 2027+ |
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Test Efficiency |
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TestStand steps integration |
Released |
Q1 |
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Improved debug and diagnostics for VeriStand execution |
Released |
Q2 |
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Support for high channel count DUTs |
Released |
Q1 |
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TestStand steps integration—additional features |
In Development |
✓ |
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Python API completion |
In Development |
✓ |
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Data integration with NI SystemLink |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Ecosystem Integration |
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Model Generation Support improvements |
Released |
Q3 |
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Linux desktop for Deployment environments |
In Development |
✓ |
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Linux desktop for Development environments |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Simulation Model Improvements |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Customization and Extensibility |
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Updated custom device scripting |
In Development |
✓ |
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Improvements to the plug-in development experience |
In Development |
✓ |
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Onboarding and Getting Started |
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Simplified system setup and test configuration |
In Development |
✓ |
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NI Nigel™ AI to improve onboarding |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Security |
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Windows Machine FIPS Support |
Released |
Q2 |
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Improvements to meet security standards and new protocols |
In Development |
✓ |
Release Cadence: Quarterly
The SystemLink™ software roadmap is focused on ensuring it remains a trusted, centralized platform that empowers engineering and test teams of all sizes to plan, manage, and optimize test operations. It prioritizes delivering essential workflows that connect product managers, design engineers, lab managers, validation engineers, and operators—enabling efficient collaboration across the product lifecycle.
Note: Feature availability may vary by edition.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
| Capabilities | Status | 2025 | 2026 | 2027+ |
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Platform |
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NI Nigel™ AI integration |
In Development |
✓ |
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Additional sizes and deployment options |
In Development |
✓ |
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Refreshed and modernized UI and dashboards |
In Development |
✓ |
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Systems and Assets |
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Tag alarms and notifications |
Released |
Q2 |
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Define virtual/unmanaged systems |
Released |
Q3 |
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Track asset utilization |
Released |
Q3 |
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Tag performance improvements |
Released |
Q1 |
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Location management with QR codes |
In Development |
✓ |
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Enable asset utilization dashboards |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Product Insights |
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View CSV, text, and native browser-supported files |
Released |
Q2 |
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Enable dashboards for products, test results, and data tables |
Released |
Q3 |
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Trigger analysis automations based on test result events |
Released |
Q1 |
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Filter data tables by results and improve data table ingestion |
Released |
Q1 |
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TDMS file viewer |
In Development |
✓ |
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MDF4 file viewer |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Specification Management |
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Create and edit specifications; visualize limits |
In Development |
✓ |
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Map measurement and data tables to specifications |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Product lifecycle phases |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Enable specification compliance and coverage analytics |
Backlog |
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Drilldown compliance and coverage |
Backlog |
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Test Plan Management |
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Automated test plan scheduling infrastructure |
Released |
Q3 |
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Enable custom user-defined workflows |
Released |
Q3 |
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Trigger analysis automations based on test plans |
Released |
Q1 |
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Schedule maintenance requests |
In Development |
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Templates and custom workflows for work orders |
Backlog |
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Notifications for test plan changes |
Backlog |
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User interface for managing test plan templates |
Backlog |
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Define pre/intra/post tasks for test plan events |
Backlog |
✓ |
Release Cadence: Quarterly
The Nigel roadmap focuses on boosting developer efficiency across the NI software ecosystem by providing guidance on test concepts, methods, and system design. It helps engineers understand NI and third-party test and measurement system architecture, hardware capabilities, and test methodologies while supporting informed decision-making. Backed by a secure, scalable infrastructure, Nigel evolves to meet the pace of innovation and AI integration.
✓ = When we expect to deliver the capability. Dates are subject to change.
| Capabilities | Status | 2025 | 2026 | 2027+ |
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Onboarding and Getting Started |
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Nigel in NI LabVIEW |
Released |
Q3 |
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Nigel in NI TestStand |
Released |
Q3 |
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Nigel in NI VeriStand |
In Development |
✓ |
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Nigel in NI InstrumentStudio |
In Development |
✓ |
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Nigel in NI FlexLogger |
In Development |
✓ |
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Nigel in NI SystemLink |
In Development |
✓ |
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Nigel in NI DIAdem |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Test Efficiency |
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Nigel has contextual awareness of LabVIEW Projects and TestStand Sequences |
Released |
Q1 |
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Nigel code completion in LabVIEW |
Released |
Q1 |
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Nigel generates LabVIEW code |
In Development |
✓ |
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Nigel generates TestStand sequences |
In Development |
✓ |
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Nigel AI insights for bring-up and debug for InstrumentStudio |
Backlog |
✓ |
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Insights on Test Data and Equipment |
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Nigel in the NI LabVIEW+ Suite has contextual awareness of local test system |
Released |
Q1 |
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TestStand captures complete, contextualized data to work well with LabVIEW+ Suite and Nigel |
In Development |
✓ |
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Nigel in SystemLink provides system and product intelligence |
In Development |
✓ |
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Enable visualization of local test data |
In Development |
✓ |
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Infrastructure |
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Nigel Cloud Service with Azure OpenAI |
Released |
Q3 |
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Customer Azure Cloud Hosting |
In Development |
✓ |
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Azure Government Hosting |
Backlog |
✓ |
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