Withings Body Cardio smart scale

The Withings Body Cardio is a premium smart scale developed by Withings, a pioneering French consumer electronics company based in Issy-les-Moulineaux. Known for inventing the first ever WiFi-connected scale, the brand has maintained a strong focus on clinical-grade health monitoring devices including smart scales, hybrid watches, and blood pressure monitors.

While the engineering and design process for Withings products is conducted primarily at their headquarters in France, the actual manufacturing and assembly of the hardware typically take place in China to leverage specialized electronics production facilities. This is a common practice for European technology brands that balance high-end research and development with global supply chain efficiency.

Ownership of the brand has seen significant transitions; notably, it was acquired by Nokia in 2016 and renamed Nokia Health. However, in 2018, co-founder Éric Carreel bought the business back, restoring the Withings name and independence. As of 2024 and beyond, Withings remains a privately held French company, continuing its mission to integrate medical-grade health data into everyday consumer objects.