Virtual instrumentaion

Virtual instrumentation is customizable software and modular measurement hardware to create user-defined measurement systems. In the controls and programming point of view we can simulate everything (inputs and outputs), once these input and outputs are generated other necessary factors like time are brought into consideration then simulated value behaves exactly like the model and we can then create the control automation. However the models necessity is to be availed. But if a model can be created virtually and controlled, it would be revolutionary. SolidWorks is used to create the mechanical aspects and the reactions and LabVIEW can be used to control instrumentation automation .

Importing a SolidWorks VRML into LabVIEW gives engineers and scientists the ability to integrate the power of the SolidWorks computer aided design with the LabVIEW simulation. It is extremely useful for testing and simulating applications that require complex visualization of models. To combine visualization with simulation, you can use a combination of LabVIEW, the Simulation Module and the 3D Picture Control Toolkit.

This would revolutionize the existing manufacturing industry and aspects of product development although many companies are unaware of this technology .