Today, modern measurement techniques require high speed, accuracy and high voltages. For this reason, one of the important tasks facing scientists and engineers is not to lag behind in the path of scientific and technical progress. In order to solve these problems, it is necessary to improve the measurement and control technique. In this regard, this science covers the basic concepts related to the construction of measuring instruments, the requirements for the constructions of measuring instruments and measuring transducers and their composition, the methods of developing new constructions of technical devices, the evaluation of the operational characteristics of technical devices, includes topics related to the design of constructions of measuring transducers and sensors, automated design systems and their support, as well as ergonomic requirements in the construction of measuring devices and the development of parameters for protection against mechanical effects.