What is the need for Labview for mechanical engineers

Answer 1

Labview is an excellent tool for controlling and monitoring mechanical systems that have some sensors and computer control. Labview gives you a quick way to build a nice instrument panel that can be as simple or complex as you need.

For example, if you have a crane you would probably want to control and monitor those using a Labview interface. If you have a tank of water with a computer controlled pump and level sensor, you would want to control the pump and view the water level using a Labview interface.

Below are some examples of Labview interfaces to mechanical systems:

http://techteach.no/publications/labview/lv82/labview/graphics/level_meas_fp_comments.png

https://forums.ni.com/t5/LabVIEW/How-to-put-solenoid-valve-and-other-intrument-symbols-on-a/td-p/597217?profile.language=en#M278767

https://www.calvin.edu/academic/engineering/2013-14-team1/images/Project%20Photos/labview%20front%20panel%20large.gif

https://home.usn.no/finnh/tutorials/labview/etc/frontpanel_tempcontrol.PNG