Charder Medical

What Charder Medical does

Charder Medical (legal name: Charder Electronic Co., Ltd.) is a Taiwan-headquartered manufacturer of professional medical-grade weighing and body composition measurement devices, in continuous operation since 1980. The company's product portfolio spans 13+ categories including body composition analyzers, patient transfer scales, column scales, handrail scales, floor scales, infant scales, lift scales, bed scales, chair scales, wheelchair scales, dynamometers, height measurement devices, and veterinary scales. Core technology centers on Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) and precision sensor design, with newer products such as the DP4800 wireless series featuring EMR integration for clinical workflow compatibility.

The company operates a direct sales model with hardware-led revenue, targeting diversified clinical segments including general practice, bariatric, ICU, dialysis, ER, neonatal, rehabilitation, disabled care, clinical nutrition, and consumer healthcare. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, evidenced by a published 2026 international exhibition calendar and a multi-language website supporting buyers across multiple regions. The company is privately held with a headcount range of 11-50 employees, and no revenue, funding, or M&A activity has been disclosed in the available data.

Name

Charder Medical

Legal name

Charder Electronic Co., Ltd.

Website

https://charderscales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Charder Medical, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Taiwan, designs and manufactures professional medical-grade weighing scales and body composition analyzers. It serves clinical segments including ICU, neonatal, dialysis, rehabilitation, and bariatric care through a direct, global sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Measurement Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Scales & Body Composition Analyzers (CRACAQAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Medical Devices & Home Diagnostics (Thermometers, Blood Pressure Monitors, Glucose Meters, Rapid Tests) (CRADAMAK), Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF), Smart Fitness & Training Devices (Connected Fitness Sensors, Smart Jump Ropes, etc.) (CRACAQAH)

Keywords

• Medical weighing devices
• Body composition analyzers
• Patient transfer scales
• Professional medical scales
• Healthcare measurement equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Issaquah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Weighing Devices Sales: Sale of professional medical-grade scales and measurement devices including body composition analyzers, patient transfer scales, column scales, handrail scales, floor scales, infant scales, lift scales, bed scales, chair scales, wheelchair scales, dynamometers, height measurement devices, veterinary scales, and accessories.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Charder Medical designs and manufactures professional medical-grade weighing and measurement devices, including Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) body composition analyzers, patient transfer scales (MS7800), wireless EMR-integrated scales (DP4800), and a comprehensive range of specialized scales (column, handrail, floor, infant, lift, bed, chair, wheelchair, dynamometer, height measurement, and veterinary). The products serve healthcare facilities, hospitals, clinics, and medical professionals across general practice, bariatric, intensive care, dialysis, emergency, neonatal, rehabilitation, and clinical nutrition applications worldwide.

Product overview

Charder Medical offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional medical-grade weighing and measurement devices. The product line includes body composition analyzers using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), specialized patient transfer scales (MS7800), and the DP4800 wireless series for EMR integration. The core product family encompasses column scales, handrail scales, floor scales, infant scales (MS5900), lift scales, bed scales (MS6000), chair scales, wheelchair scales (MS3830), dynamometers (MG4800), height measurement devices (HM250U), and veterinary scales (VS2400). These products serve diverse healthcare applications including general practice, bariatric care, intensive care, dialysis, emergency rooms, neonatal care, rehabilitation, clinical nutrition, and veterinary settings. The portfolio is complemented by accessories that extend functionality of core devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Body Composition Analysis Professional body composition analyzers featuring Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) designed to assist healthcare and fitness professionals in measuring body composition metrics and tracking progress.
• Patient Transfer Scale (MS7800) Light, portable patient transfer scale (MS7800) designed for weighing patients in emergency situations. Easily washed and accurate for measuring patient weights for correct drug dosages and treatment.
• Column Scales Professional medical column scales with integrated height measurement for general practice and clinical settings.
• Handrail Scales Medical scales with built-in handrails for added safety and stability during weighing, suitable for bariatric and rehabilitation applications.
• Floor Scales Digital floor scales for versatile medical weighing applications in various healthcare settings.
• Infant Scales (MS5900) Precision infant weighing scales (MS5900) designed for neonatal care and pediatric applications.
• Lift Scales Patient lifting and weighing scales designed for safe weight measurement of patients who require lift assistance.
• Bed Scales (MS6000) Bed weighing scales (MS6000 with TP2100) for measuring patient weight while remaining in bed, designed for intensive care and hospital applications.
• Chair Scales Medical chair scales designed for weighing patients in wheelchairs or those who need seated weighing solutions.
• Wheelchair Scales (MS3830) Wheelchair weighing scales (MS3830) designed to accommodate patients in wheelchairs for accurate weight measurement.
• Dynamometer (MG4800) Medical dynamometer (MG4800) for measuring grip strength and muscle function assessment.
• Height Measurement Devices Height measuring scales and stadiometers including portable (HM250U) and mounted models for accurate height measurement combined with weighing.
• Veterinary Scales (VS2400) Veterinary weighing scales (VS2400) designed for animal weight measurement in veterinary practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accurate patient weight measurement essential for correct drug dosage administration

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tanita: Pioneer in BIA-based body composition analyzers for both professional and consumer markets. Closest direct competitor to Charder's BIA body composition product line.
• Seca: Global market leader in medical weighing and measuring devices (column scales, bed scales, chair scales, body composition). Directly competes with Charder across nearly every product category Charder offers, including specialty clinical segments.
• InBody: Specialist in professional BIA body composition analyzers used in hospitals, fitness, and clinical nutrition. Direct overlap with Charder's body composition analysis offering and same end-user segments.
• Health-O-Meter Professional: Manufacturer of professional medical scales (eye-level, waist-high, wheelchair, bariatric, neonatal) widely used in US hospitals and clinics. Highly comparable product range and GTM.
• Detecto: US-based manufacturer of medical scales including physician, bariatric, wheelchair, and pediatric scales. Closely comparable to Charder's core medical scale portfolio and customer base.
• A&D Medical: Manufacturer of professional medical scales and connected health monitoring devices, including column, wheelchair, and bariatric scales. Comparable product breadth and clinical customer base.
• Marsden Weighing Machines: UK-based medical scale specialist offering column, chair, wheelchair, hoist, and baby scales. Direct competitor with a similar vertical-by-use-case product strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Welch Allyn (Baxter): Large incumbent medical device manufacturer (now part of Baxter) whose physical exam and patient monitoring portfolio historically included medical scales. Represents the larger, broader competitor Charder is up against in hospital accounts.
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems: Established weighing systems manufacturer serving medical, industrial, and retail customers. Comparable on load cell and weighing technology, broader portfolio than Charder's medical-only focus.
• Omron Healthcare: Large medical device company with a wide portfolio of home and professional monitoring products. Overlaps with Charder on connected body composition and patient monitoring devices for clinical and consumer use.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charder

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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