NI acquires wireless communications specialist
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National Instruments has announced its acquisition over Dresden based wireless communications firm Signalion.
The move, according to NI's president and ceo Dr James Truchard, is aimed at evolving the capabilities of the company's LabVIEW system design software and modular PXI hardware for wireless test applications.
He commented: "Signalion has assembled a top team of researchers and developers through its close relationship with Technische Universität Dresden, working on the latest standards such as LTE, LTE advanced and even fifth generation wireless research.
"This expertise combined with a strong product portfolio strengthens our market position while laying the foundation for continued innovation using the NI PXI rf platform and LabVIEW for mobile communications and infrastructure test."
Signalion will continue to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of NI and will sell and support its products through its direct, distributor and oem channels.
The company's founders, Dr.Tim Hentschel and Dr Thorsten Dräger, are to remain with the company as co-managing directors.
