National Instruments (NI) has acquired Signalion GmbH.
The Germany-based Signalion GmbH offers test solutions to wireless infrastructure manufacturers and operators. The acquisition of the company will see NI further strengthening its position in the communications test industry. Post the acquisition, the founders of Signalion GmbH – Dr. Tim Hentschel and Dr. Thorsten Drager will continue to serve as co-managing directors at the company.
Dr. Hentschel and Dr. Drager will work closely with NI?s research and development (R&D) team to evolve the capabilities of NI LabVIEW system design software and modular PXI hardware for wireless test applications.
Signalion GmbH will continue to operate as a wholly owned NI subsidiary and to sell and support its products through its direct, distributor and original equipment manufacturers.
Commenting on the acquisition, Dr. James Truchard, president, chief executive officer and co-founder, NI, says, ?NI continues to invest in the strategic areas of radio frequency (RF) research, design and test. The company has assembled a top team of researchers and developers. It is closely working with Dresden University of Technology working on the latest standards such as the long term evolution (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.?
