National Instruments today recognized 15 out of the more than 500 companies in the National Instruments Alliance Partner program as Select Alliance Partners for 2005. Alliance Partners use their application expertise and in-depth knowledge of National Instruments products to build customer-defined solutions in a wide range of industries and applications including aerospace/defense, automotive and manufacturing test. NI reserves the Select Alliance Partner category for distinguished members of the Alliance Partner program who have established a high level of business, commitment to an ongoing relationship with NI and professional business practices.