Nagano, Japan, 5th March 2025 – Hioki E.E. Corporation is proud to announce that the Earth Tester FT6041 has won the prestigious iF Design Award 2025, reaffirming our commitment to innovation and excellence in product design. This marks our sixth iF DESIGN AWARD and the second major design accolade for the FT6041, following its Good Design Award 2024 win, underscoring our dedication to delivering cutting-edge, user-friendly, and high-performance measuring instruments. The FT6041 was recognized in the Product Design category (Industry/Tools).

About the Award-Winning Hioki Earth Tester FT6041

The Earth Tester FT6041 is an advanced grounding resistance meter designed to enable safe and accurate measurements without the need to disconnect grounding electrodes. Proper grounding is essential in preventing equipment damage and outages caused by lightning strikes. The FT6041 enhances safety by eliminating the risk of electric shock and improves efficiency by removing the need for auxiliary grounding rods during measurement. Additionally, the grounding mesh module streamlines the testing process, making it an indispensable tool for professionals involved in electrical safety and infrastructure maintenance.

The FT6041 also boasts an ergonomic design, making it easy to handle and operate in the field. With a compact and durable build, it ensures reliable performance even in harsh environments. The intuitive user interface enhances usability, reducing measurement time while maintaining high accuracy. 

About the iF Design Award 2025

Recognized as one of the most prestigious design competitions globally, the iF Design Award 2025 received nearly 11,000 entries from 66 countries in 2025. A jury of 131 esteemed design experts from 23 nations evaluated submissions based on five key criteria: Idea, Form, Function, Differentiation, and Sustainability. This year, sustainability played a crucial role in the selection process, highlighting innovations that contribute to a better future.

About iF Design

OUTSTANDING DESIGN FROM 1953 TO TODAY

For 70 years, iF Design has been known for outstanding design and social engagement. The iF Design Award is a globally recognized seal of design excellence. In addition to honoring exceptional designs, iF Design also publishes the iF Design Trend Report, summarizing how major transformations influence global design trends.

With a presence in 11 countries, the iF team continues to promote cross-disciplinary design innovation. The iF Design Award remains one of the most respected and influential design prizes worldwide, showcasing groundbreaking designs that shape the future.

Hioki’s Legacy in Design Excellence

Hioki has a strong track record in product innovation and industrial design, having previously won six 
iF Design Awards: 

2016: AC/DC Clamp Meter CM4371 Series, AC/DC Current Probe CT6841 Series
2018: Memory HiCorder MR6000
2021: AC/DC Current Sensor CT6877, AC Leakage Clamp Meter CM4001 Series
2025: Earth Tester FT6041

For more details, please check here: https://ifdesign.com/en/brands-creatives/company/hioki-ee-corporation/10352

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