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Name Peter Simonsen Job Title Design Engineer, Embedded Software Area of Expertise Renewable Energy LabVIEW Helped Me Perform real-world simulations with total control of the application Latest Project Develop a test architecture for verification of wind turbine control systems NI LabVIEW SIMULATE LabVIEW makes me better because I can real-world systems >> Find out how LabVIEW can make you better at ni.com/labview/better 800 453 6202 ©2010 National Instruments. All rights reserved. LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI, and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. 2811
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