LabVIEW Consulting · NI and LabVIEW Integrator

LabVIEW Consultant, Programmer & Developer Services

Certified LabVIEW developers and architects who build, support and upgrade LabVIEW applications for test, data acquisition, machine vision and process control. Sciotex is a full-service US engineering firm founded in 1997, so architecture, code, hardware integration and long-term support come from one team.

Last updated: October 2026 · Sciotex Engineering Team

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Certified LabVIEW Developers and Architects

CLD programmers, with many engineers certified as LabVIEW Architects.

Built and supported in the US

100% US-based engineering team in Pennsylvania.

The Short Answer

What Does a LabVIEW Consultant Do?

A LabVIEW consultant designs, writes, fixes and supports LabVIEW applications that control hardware, acquire data and automate tests. Sciotex LabVIEW consultants take a project from requirements and architecture through code, hardware integration and deployment, then provide LabVIEW support for as long as the system runs.

Most teams call us for one of three reasons: a new test, measurement or control system needs to be built; an existing LabVIEW application is fragile, slow or was written by someone who has left; or an in-house team needs senior LabVIEW expertise to hit a deadline. New to the platform? See how LabVIEW works and what it’s used for.

LabVIEW Services

LabVIEW Programming and Development Services

Whether you need a LabVIEW programmer for a few weeks or a team to deliver a complete system, the work is done by engineers who build production systems, not just code.

New LabVIEW application development

Test, DAQ, vision, motion and control applications built on proven architectures such as state machines, queued message handlers and the Actor Framework.

LabVIEW support and maintenance

Bug fixes, new features and urgent help for systems in production, from a team that documents what it changes.

Legacy code rescue and upgrades

Refactor fragile VIs, move to current LabVIEW versions and replace obsolete hardware and drivers without losing what works.

TestStand and test automation

TestStand sequences, custom operator interfaces, test executives and reporting built around LabVIEW code modules.

Real-time, FPGA and embedded

LabVIEW Real-Time and FPGA on CompactRIO and PXI for deterministic control, high-speed acquisition and custom timing.

Instrument drivers and integration

Custom drivers for instruments, cameras, PLCs and databases over serial, GPIB, Ethernet, Modbus and CAN.

Hiring for the first time? Read how to vet a LabVIEW consulting firm and our notes on writing LabVIEW instrument drivers.

LabVIEW Support

LabVIEW Support and Legacy Code Rescue

Code audit

We review your VIs, architecture and hardware to find the bugs, bottlenecks and risks, then give you a prioritized plan.

Refactor and stabilize

Monolithic block diagrams become modular, documented code that new engineers can follow and extend.

Upgrade and migrate

Move to a current LabVIEW version, Windows release or NI hardware platform, with regression tests to prove nothing broke.

Ongoing support

Planned enhancements, on-call fixes and knowledge transfer so your system and your team keep running.

Do you have LabVIEW code that is outdated, poorly written or no longer performs? Need features added but the original developer is gone? Sciotex LabVIEW developers clean up the codebase, improve readability and performance, generate documentation and add features, so the system can be maintained for years. Weighing your options? Compare where to get LabVIEW help.

Where LabVIEW Fits

LabVIEW Developers for Test, Measurement and Control

Automated test systems

Production and R&D test stands with LabVIEW, TestStand and NI PXI.

Data acquisition systems

High-speed, multi-channel measurement, logging and analysis.

Process control

Real-time control, recipes and SCADA for pilot and production plants.

Machine vision and inspection

NI Vision with GigE and USB3 cameras for gauging, OCR and defect detection.

FPGA and real-time systems

LabVIEW FPGA and Real-Time for deterministic, low-latency control.

Industrial AI

AI models deployed alongside LabVIEW test and inspection systems.

Ways to Engage

How to Work With a LabVIEW Consultant

Pick the engagement that matches how well defined the work is. Many clients start with a code review or proof of concept, then move to a fixed-price build.

EngagementHow it worksBest for
Fixed-price projectScope, deliverables and price agreed up front, with milestone demosNew systems with clear requirements
Time and materialsBilled for hours worked, with regular status updates and demosR&D and requirements that are still changing
Ongoing LabVIEW supportPlanned enhancements, periodic code reviews and on-call fixesProduction systems that must keep running
Code review and assessmentWe audit your code and hardware and deliver a written planInherited, unstable or slow applications
Team extensionOur LabVIEW developers work inside your project, on-site or remoteIn-house teams facing a deadline or skills gap

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Hire in-house or use a LabVIEW consultant?

Hiring in-house often means months of recruiting and training while test or automation projects stall. A LabVIEW consultant gives you senior engineers immediately, and you scale the expertise up or down as the work changes.

Hire an in-house LabVIEW developerUse a LabVIEW consultant
Time to startMonths of recruiting and onboardingDiscovery within 48 hours; projects in about 2 weeks
ExpertiseOne person’s experienceA team of CLDs and CLAs with hardware experience
CostSalary and benefits all yearPay for the work; scale up or down
RiskKnowledge leaves when the person doesDocumented code and knowledge transfer
Best forA constant, long-term LabVIEW workloadProjects, peaks, specialist work and rescue

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It isn’t either/or. Many clients keep a small in-house team for day-to-day changes and bring in Sciotex for new systems, architecture and the hard problems.

Choosing a language or test executive? See automated test software options and data acquisition software choices.

Working With Sciotex

How a LabVIEW Project Works

1. Free discovery call

Share your requirements, hardware, timeline and any existing code. We give an initial technical assessment.

2. Requirements and architecture

Detailed requirements, a risk review and an architecture proposal, usually in one to two weeks.

3. Proof of concept

The riskiest functions are proven against your success criteria before the full build.

4. Development

Iterative builds with regular demos, so you see working software early.

5. Deployment and support

Installation, documentation, training and hand-over, then ongoing LabVIEW support.

What to send for a quote

These help us scope LabVIEW work quickly:

Why Sciotex

Why Choose Sciotex LabVIEW Experts

A freelance LabVIEW programmer writes code. Sciotex delivers working systems: architecture, code, hardware integration, documentation and support from one US engineering team, in business since 1997.

Certified LabVIEW Developers and Architects

CLD programmers, with many engineers certified as CLAs.

NI and LabVIEW integrator

NI hardware and software expertise, integrated with PLCs, cameras and third-party instruments.

Regulated-industry practice

Experience with aerospace, military and FDA software engineering practices.

Full-service, US-based

A full-service engineering firm, not a staffing agency, designing and supporting systems from Pennsylvania.

Trusted by the most innovative organizations

Before You Hire

LabVIEW Consulting FAQ

A LabVIEW consultant analyzes your requirements, designs a scalable architecture, writes and tests the code, integrates the hardware and keeps the system maintainable. Sciotex bridges the gap between your process expertise and the LabVIEW implementation.

Proof-of-concept projects typically range from $10K to $25K, and full projects from $50K to $500K+, depending on complexity, hardware and documentation needs. Smaller support jobs can be billed by the hour. We give a budgetary estimate after a short discovery call.

Yes. Legacy rescue is a large part of our work. We audit the codebase, identify risks, refactor where it pays off and add features while preserving what works.

Yes. We support systems we built and systems we inherit, from planned enhancements and periodic code reviews to on-call fixes when a production test stand goes down.

Yes. We upgrade code to current LabVIEW versions, replace obsolete NI or third-party hardware and drivers, and add regression tests so behavior is preserved.

Our LabVIEW programmers are Certified LabVIEW Developers (CLD), and many of our engineers are Certified LabVIEW Architects (CLA).

Yes. We write TestStand sequences, custom operator interfaces and LabVIEW code modules, and connect them to databases and reporting.

Discovery assessments begin within 48 hours. Proof-of-concept projects typically kick off within two weeks; larger builds are scheduled by scope and priority.

Free Consultation

Talk to a LabVIEW Consultant

Tell us what the system needs to do, the hardware involved and the state of any existing code. We’ll recommend an approach and next steps, with no obligation.

Learn the Technology

LabVIEW Resources

What Is LabVIEW?

How LabVIEW works, what it is used for and where it fits.

How to Hire a LabVIEW Consultant

What to ask, what to look for and the red flags to avoid.

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