I don't know how well this digital caliper would stand up to heavy (ie, dirty. oily) industrial use (tool room, machine shop, etc.),  but it is a very well made instrument.  Nice quality.  For my purposes (largely woodworking) it is perfect.  I did not check it against a gage block for accuracy, but it's as accurate as my more expensive dial calipers, and that works for me.  I like the digital readout better than a dial, since it is so much easier to read.  Even the plastic case for this unit is nice.  I recommend this product.