Emerson Integrates AI-Powered Nigel™ Advisor into Flagship Test Software Portfolio, Enhancing Engineering Efficiency Across Industries
Emerson a global leader in industrial technology and advanced automation solutions, has announced a significant enhancement to its test and measurement software portfolio with the integration of its Nigel™ AI Advisor. This development marks the company’s inaugural step in embedding test-optimized artificial intelligence technology into its renowned suite of software and automation tools, aiming to bolster engineering capabilities in sectors such as semiconductors, electronics, and transportation.
The newly introduced Nigel AI Advisor is designed to work seamlessly within Emerson’s flagship test software platforms—NI LabVIEW™ and NI TestStand™. Built on advanced large language models (LLMs), Nigel is specifically trained to understand and navigate NI software environments. It functions as an intelligent virtual assistant, empowering engineers to maximize productivity, streamline development processes, and maintain control over increasingly complex test environments.
By leveraging the capabilities of natural language processing, Nigel enables engineers to interact with the software using simple, plain-language prompts. Through these intuitive inputs, users can access highly relevant recommendations on how to use hundreds of built-in software functions. This facilitates more efficient coding, test development, and execution, all while enhancing the usability and power of Emerson’s test solutions.
Crucially, Nigel ensures data privacy and security, operating through a secure cloud-based platform that maintains user confidentiality while offering high-performance AI-powered support.
“The launch of Nigel AI Advisor represents another game-changing NI innovation that will redefine what is possible with test and measurement,” stated Ritu Favre, president of Emerson’s test and measurement business. “Nigel reduces test complexity, enabling engineers to focus on their own innovation and business goals.”
Nigel was officially unveiled at this year’s NI Connect conference, drawing considerable attention from industry professionals seeking smarter, more responsive solutions for evolving test and measurement challenges. As the first product emerging from Emerson’s strategic push to integrate AI into its broader test software lineup, Nigel is a cornerstone of the company’s forward-looking vision.
The AI advisor is currently integrated with NI LabVIEW+ Suite, a comprehensive suite of tools tailored to help engineers automate testing, measurements, and analysis. This suite not only includes LabVIEW and TestStand but also encompasses other purpose-built software solutions that work synergistically to streamline engineering workflows.
Looking ahead, Emerson plans to continue the expansion of Nigel’s AI capabilities across additional software platforms in its test and measurement ecosystem. The company is investing heavily in refining Nigel’s intelligence to address increasingly specialized tasks within the test and measurement domain. As the technology matures, engineers can expect more sophisticated assistance from Nigel—leading to further reductions in time spent on repetitive or complex tasks and enabling greater focus on innovation and high-value engineering work.
Emerson’s strategy to integrate AI reflects a broader industry trend where intelligent software tools are becoming essential in managing the growing scale and complexity of test systems. The introduction of Nigel not only underscores Emerson’s commitment to innovation but also enhances the practical capabilities of its software tools for real-world applications.
With industries like semiconductors and advanced electronics rapidly evolving, the demand for smarter test solutions is at an all-time high. Test engineers today face increasing pressure to develop, deploy, and scale systems that are faster, more accurate, and more adaptable to frequent changes. Nigel’s introduction is a direct response to these demands—bridging the gap between human expertise and AI-enabled automation.
By embedding artificial intelligence directly into the test and measurement workflow, Emerson is helping to redefine the role of engineers—not as mere users of software, but as strategic decision-makers empowered by intelligent systems. This AI-human collaboration model is poised to unlock new efficiencies and spark innovation across mission-critical industries.
As Nigel continues to evolve with improvements in large language model technology and Emerson’s domain-specific enhancements, its role in test automation will only grow more impactful. In the near future, engineers may rely on Nigel not just as a support tool, but as a core component of test strategy development and system optimization.
