Brazil's Industry Pushes for More Precise Measurement Instruments
The adoption of digital technologies is reshaping Brazil's industrial sector. Data from the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) show that 69% of industrial firms used at least one digital technology in 2021, up from 48% in 2016, and 86% of large companies had adopted such tools.
Automation and the growing complexity of power electronics, frequency converters, smart grids and automated systems are increasing the need for highly accurate and safe measurement instruments. Brazil’s regulatory norm NR‑10, revised in 2026 by the Ministry of Labor and Employment, mandates risk‑control procedures and compatible tools for electrical installations. Selection criteria now emphasize safety category, precision, stability, durability, ergonomics and ease of operation, as inaccurate measurements can impair productivity, equipment availability and worker safety.
Entities: Brazilian industrial sector · Confederação Nacional da Indústria (CNI) · Hikari Ferramentas · Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego · Norma Regulamentadora nº 10 (NR‑10)
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Selection criteria for measurement instruments include safety category, precision, stability, durability, ergonomics, and ease of operation. (industry guidelines)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Norma Regulamentadora nº 10 (NR‑10) was updated in 2026 by Brazil's Ministry of Labor and Employment. (regulatory update)
- [● 3 SOURCES] 69% of Brazilian industrial companies used at least one digital technology in 2021, up from 48% in 2016. (CNI data)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Incorrect measurements can compromise productivity, equipment availability, or worker safety. (industry analysis)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Automation and complex power electronics increase the need for precise and safe measurement instruments in industrial diagnostics. (industry analysis)
- [● 3 SOURCES] NR‑10 establishes requirements for occupational risk control and preventive measures in electrical installations and services. (regulatory text)
- [● 3 SOURCES] 86% of large Brazilian companies used at least one digital technology in 2021. (CNI data)