National Instruments Corporation is a producer of automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software. The company's products are used to design, develop, and test electronic systems. National Instruments was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company's products are used in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, and medical devices. National Instruments has operations in more than 50 countries and employs over 7,000 people worldwide. In 2019, the company had revenues of $1.36 billion.