On April 21, 2026, Madrid became a gathering place for the international Test & Measurement community with the NI Tech Forum, a day dedicated to technological innovation, the sharing of experiences, and networking among industry professionals. For IRS Srl, participating in the event represented an important opportunity to strengthen its presence in the Spanish market and meet directly with customers, partners, engineers, and specialists involved in the development of test and measurement technologies.
The event, held at the Novotel Madrid Campo de las Naciones, drew a large crowd, confirming the Spanish community’s interest in new technologies for automation, validation, and measurement. The packed room and the high level of engagement among participants demonstrated how important it is to create opportunities for professionals with different areas of expertise to come together and share knowledge, experiences, and approaches to solving today’s most pressing technological challenges.
IRS Srl participated in the event as a sponsor, with its own dedicated booth. Having a physical presence in the exhibition area allowed the team to engage directly with numerous visitors and gain a deeper understanding of the specific needs of companies operating in the testing sector. Meetings of this kind offer added value compared to digital communication alone, as they enable direct dialogue and a more in-depth understanding of the challenges that engineers and technical managers face on a daily basis.
Osvaldo Toscano, Key Account Manager, represented IRS Srl at the event and had the opportunity to engage with professionals from various industrial sectors. The discussions focused on topics related to the design of test systems, the automation of measurement procedures, and the need to develop scalable infrastructure that can be integrated directly into production environments.
One of the key issues that emerged during the Tech Forum is, in fact, the growing need to move from isolated test systems to more integrated and connected platforms. Today, companies must manage ever-increasing amounts of data and deal with increasingly complex validation processes. For this reason, Test & Measurement solutions must be designed not only to acquire data, but also to manage it, analyze it, and make it available to various business functions.
During the forum, numerous technologies that are contributing to the transformation of the industry were presented and discussed. Among these, the PXI and CompactRIO (cRIO) platforms play an important role, enabling the development of modular and flexible test systems for various industrial applications. The ability to combine data acquisition hardware, measurement instruments, and software makes it possible to create customized architectures capable of meeting specific requirements, while maintaining a structure that is easily expandable.
The evolution of LabVIEW+ is also a key factor in the future of engineering. The increasingly close integration between software development, automation, and artificial intelligence is changing the way test systems are designed and managed. New AI-based features can help accelerate development, support engineers in generating and managing code, and make certain tasks—which traditionally took a significant amount of time—more efficient.
Artificial intelligence has, in fact, been one of the key trends shaping the Test & Measurement industry. AI offers new possibilities for analyzing large amounts of data, detecting anomalies, and supporting diagnostic activities. When combined with advanced data acquisition and testing systems, these technologies can help create smarter infrastructures capable of providing useful information not only to verify a product’s compliance but also to continuously improve the manufacturing process.
For IRS Srl, these areas represent a natural extension of the expertise it has developed over the years as a system integrator. The company specializes in developing testing and automation solutions designed to meet the needs of industrial companies that require reliable, modular systems ready for integration into production processes. The experience gained across various application sectors enables the company to tackle complex projects by combining hardware and software technologies with engineering expertise.
The NI Tech Forum also served as an important networking opportunity. Direct interaction with other partners and the Spanish technology community allowed for the sharing of best practices and a deeper exploration of experiences gained in various industrial contexts. Collaboration among companies, technology partners, and professionals is, in fact, a key element in developing solutions capable of addressing the challenges of a rapidly evolving market.
Participation in the event also reaffirms IRS Srl’s commitment to strengthening its presence in the Spanish market and building lasting relationships with the local Test & Measurement community. Attending events of this kind allows us to listen directly to the market’s needs, understand new trends, and actively contribute to the development of an increasingly interconnected technology ecosystem.
The day in Madrid concluded with numerous meetings and opportunities for discussion, leaving an extremely positive impression. The event’s success was made possible thanks to the contributions of the organizers, customers, partners, and all the professionals who participated and visited the IRS booth.
For IRS Srl, the NI Tech Forum Madrid 2026 therefore represents another step forward in its journey of growth and collaboration within the international Test & Measurement community. The company will continue to offer its expertise and experience to support its customers in developing scalable, automated, and production-ready test solutions, contributing to the creation of a future of engineering that is increasingly based on innovation, connectivity, and collaboration.
