NAICS Code Description


33451 - Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing

Top Businesses by Annual Sales for 33451 – Click for Complete Profiles:

Thermo Fisher Scientific IncZimmer Biomet Holdings Inc
Northrop Grumman CorporationAvantor Inc
Danaher CorporationRockwell Automation Inc
L3harris Technologies IncAgilent Technologies Inc
GE Medcal Systems Info Tech InHologic Inc

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments. Examples of products made by these establishments are aeronautical instruments, appliance regulators and controls (except switches), laboratory analytical instruments, navigation and guidance systems, and physical properties testing equipment.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Manufacturing global positioning system (GPS) equipment--are classified in Industry 33422, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing motor control switches and relays (including timing relays)--are classified in Industry 33531, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing switches for appliances--are classified in Industry 33593, Wiring Device Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing optical instruments--are classified in Industry 33331, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing glass watch and clock crystals--are classified in Industry 32721, Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing plastics watch and clock crystals--are classified in Industry 32619, Other Plastics Product Manufacturing; and
  • Manufacturing medical thermometers and other nonelectrical medical apparatus--are classified in Industry 33911, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing.

NAICS Codes that fall under 33451 - Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing