Emerson Makes AI-Accelerated, Automated Test More Accessible with New PXI Instruments

Emerson (NYSE:EMR) today announced new NI PXI instruments that expand the measurement capabilities of its broad portfolio of automated test hardware and software, making its AI-accelerated approach to automated test accessible to more engineering teams.

The new NI PXIe-4086 digital multimeter (DMM) and new variants of the NI PXIe-5160 and NI PXIe-5162 oscilloscopes are part of the NI PXI platform, which delivers precise timing and synchronization and high measurement accuracy across high-channel, mixed-measurement applications in industries such as semiconductor, transportation, aerospace and defense, and research. When combined with NI software and NI Nigel™ AI, this platform helps engineers develop and automate complex, multi-instrument test systems faster that meet today’s needs and adapt for what comes tomorrow.

“Our new, entry-level NI PXI instruments are making NI’s AI-accelerated approach to automated test accessible to more engineering teams,” said David Hall, vice president of NI product marketing with Emerson’s test and measurement business. “By combining the industry’s most powerful platform for automated test with software that accelerates test automation, we’re helping engineers accelerate product development, solve problems faster and spend more time engineering rather than designing their test systems.”

The new instruments and software capabilities enable engineering teams to:

  • Build and expand test systems with more cost-effective instrument options.
    • NI PXIe-4086 DMM: A cost-effective entry point into high accuracy, high-throughput measurements with 6½-digit of resolution and 35 ppm accuracy.
    • NI PXIe-5160 and PXIe-5162 oscilloscopes: Up to 1.5 GHz of bandwidth in 2- or 4-channel configurations with 1 GB onboard memory options for high-bandwidth signal capture and analysis.
  • Move from hands-on measurement troubleshooting to automation with purpose-built test software.
    • NI InstrumentStudio™: New support for the latest PXI instruments and switches expands no-code configuration, system bring-up and debugging across multi-instrument systems.
    • NI Nigel AI: Continued advancements of the test-optimized AI, help engineers accelerate the development and debugging of automated tests.

The new offerings build on Emerson’s earlier expansion of the NI PXI portfolio, extending the range of affordable hardware and connection into NI software available to automated test teams. Together, these additions broaden access to automated test by bringing cost-effective instrumentation, integrated software workflows and AI-assisted productivity to a common platform. Engineering teams can start with the capabilities they need today and scale as product complexity, validation demands and automation requirements grow.

Learn more at ni.com/pxi.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE:EMR) is a global automation leader delivering solutions for the most demanding technology challenges. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson is engineering the autonomous future, enabling customers to optimize operations and accelerate innovation. For more information, visit Emerson.com.

Hot this week

Mouser to Showcase Industrial Automation Expansion at SPS 2026

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the...

SECO launches Clea 2.0 Agentic Framework, enabling one-click deployment of AI models and applications at the Edge

SECO S.p.A. ("SECO" or the "Company") today announced the...

Critical Manufacturing Expands Industrial Operations Platform with Purpose-Built AI Agents

Critical Manufacturing today announced new capabilities for its MES-powered...

NEPCON ASIA 2026 – Where Global Electronics Manufacturers Source Next‑Gen Production Solutions

Driven by booming AI‑led innovation, advanced packaging evolution and...

12 Start-Ups Compete for Exhibition Prize at Advanced Engineering 2026

Twelve start-ups and SMEs developing technologies that could change...

Mouser to Showcase Industrial Automation Expansion at SPS 2026

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the...

Critical Manufacturing Expands Industrial Operations Platform with Purpose-Built AI Agents

Critical Manufacturing today announced new capabilities for its MES-powered...

NEPCON ASIA 2026 – Where Global Electronics Manufacturers Source Next‑Gen Production Solutions

Driven by booming AI‑led innovation, advanced packaging evolution and...

12 Start-Ups Compete for Exhibition Prize at Advanced Engineering 2026

Twelve start-ups and SMEs developing technologies that could change...

Growing Data Center Power Density and Improved Energy Efficiency

AI workloads require substantial amounts of power. Resultingly, AI...

SECO First to Market with SMARC Module Based on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ8 Series

SECO (IOT.MI), a high-tech company delivering integrated Edge AI...