Emerson Unveils Nigel AI and Test Innovations at NI Days India 2025

Emerson’s Test and Measurement business (formerly NI) hosted its annual NI Days India 2025 conference recently in Bengaluru, spotlighting a future defined by intelligent testing, AI-powered advisors, and collaborative engineering ecosystems.

The event showcased Emerson's latest test solutions across key sectors—aerospace, semiconductors, transportation, wireless, 6G, life sciences, and manufacturing—anchored by the strategic pillars of automated testing and measurement: operational excellence, ecosystem growth, and platform innovation.

Attendees gained a deeper understanding of how Emerson’s software-connected platforms and tools help engineers design better products, faster.

Nigel AI: Transforming Test Data into Predictive Intelligence

A standout moment was the preview of NI Nigel AI Advisor, set to launch later this month as part of new releases of NI LabVIEW  and NI TestStand —at no additional cost.

Keynote speaker Ritu Favre, President of Emerson’s Test and Measurement business, emphasised the shift toward intelligent test systems that fuse modular hardware, advanced software, and analytics to cut time-to-market and boost test coverage.

Live demos illustrated how Nigel AI and other tools are already solving complex challenges in domains like EVs, wireless, and semiconductors—where fast, accurate testing is vital.

Nigel AI is designed to contextualise test data across the product lifecycle—from validation and prototyping to manufacturing and post-sales. Today’s test data is often fragmented and siloed, ranging from structured logs to unstructured video or image files. Nigel AI bridges this gap by organising, formatting, and unifying raw data, enabling predictive insights.

Engineering Intelligence into Every Step

Built on Emerson’s secure cloud platform, Nigel AI is grounded in stringent privacy standards—never storing user data or using it for training purposes.

By working with LabVIEW and TestStand, Nigel AI learns from historical data and uses GPT-based models to surface patterns, provide recommendations, and deliver end-to-end visibility. The result is a smarter, data-driven engineering process that fuels innovation and accelerates decision-making.

Emerson also spotlighted hardware innovations, including upgrades to CompactRIO and C Series I/O systems using custom ASICs for high-speed control, alongside new LabVIEW features like a flexible editor, simplified code comparison, and early access to generative AI tools.

Emerson and Tata Tech Partner for Advanced Vehicle Testing

Emerson has entered a strategic partnership with Tata Technologies to co-develop integrated testing and validation solutions tailored for global OEMs across automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicle industries.

This collaboration combines Emerson’s advanced, software-connected test and measurement technologies with Tata Technologies’ global engineering services and expertise in systems engineering, E/E architecture, and mobility platforms.

Together, they aim to help manufacturers tackle the growing complexity of software-defined, connected, electric, and autonomous vehicles by delivering intelligent, scalable, and cost-effective validation frameworks. The goal is to accelerate product development, reduce costs, and improve time-to-market competitiveness.

“This collaboration represents a powerful synergy between Emerson’s test and measurement innovation and Tata Technologies’ engineering scale,” said Shitendra Bhattacharya, Country Head and Director for Emerson’s Test and Measurement business in India. “Together, we can deliver end-to-end solutions that help customers reduce complexity and stay ahead in a highly dynamic transportation landscape.”

Early results underscore the potential of the collaboration to accelerate next-generation mobility. In a recent pilot engagement with a European luxury OEM, the team developed EV powertrain test rigs in just five months, with preliminary results suggesting a 67% faster timeline compared to typical 15-month builds. In another project with a premium European brand, a fully automated validation setup for a next-generation infotainment head-up display unit was delivered, executing over 30,000 test scenarios and helping to speed up product development.

Nachiket Paranjpe, President and Head of Automotive Sales at Tata Technologies, reflecting on this partnership said, "We are thrilled to collaborate with Emerson to innovate intelligent, automated testing and validation solutions that address the growing complexity of connected, autonomous, and software-defined mobility platforms. This partnership reinforces our commitment to engineering a software-defined future, helping OEMs innovate faster, and deliver connected, autonomous, and sustainable mobility that delivers a great customer experience.”

India’s Role in Emerson’s Global Innovation Strategy

India continues to be a strategic R&D hub for Emerson’s Test and Measurement business, especially in high-growth areas like mobility and wireless communications. The event reiterated Emerson’s commitment to “Make in India,” co-creating solutions that serve both global and local markets.

Key Takeaways from NI Days India 2025

• Co-Innovation with Industry Leaders: Emerson underscored partnerships with EV, semiconductor, and aerospace players—building platforms that scale with industry needs.
• Platform Thinking Over Product Tools: The emphasis shifted from standalone tools to holistic, scalable engineering ecosystems.
• AI-Powered, Real-Time Test Automation: Predictive intelligence is now embedded across the NI platform—transforming how testing is done.
• Customer-Led Design: All showcased solutions were developed in close collaboration with customers, reinforcing user-centric innovation.
• Engineering with Purpose: Emerson's goal remains clear—empowering engineers to solve humanity’s toughest challenges with tools that work for a larger good.