Humanetics launches Europe-wide body measurement study

Humanetics has started SizeEUROPE, a multi-country 3D body measurement study aimed at building a new anthropometric reference dataset for today’s European population. The project is seeking adult volunteers in Germany and France first, with additional European sites to follow, and could improve product design across industries from vehicles to clothing and medical devices.

Why it matters: - SizeEUROPE aims to replace decades-old body measurement data that no longer reflects the current European population well. - The new reference dataset is designed to help companies, researchers and policymakers build safer, more ergonomic and more inclusive products. - The resulting data could affect product development in automotive, aerospace, healthcare, apparel, furniture and personal protective equipment.

What happened: - Humanetics launched SizeEUROPE, a Europe-wide scientific measurement campaign to build a new anthropometric reference dataset. - The first scanning sites are already operating in Weiterstadt near Darmstadt, Germany, and Lille, France. - Additional European locations are expected to join later in the project. - Humanetics says this is the first multinational scientific measurement campaign of its kind in Europe in many years.

The details: - The project uses a standardized methodology and representative sampling plan. - The dataset is meant to make body measurements and body shapes across European populations directly comparable. - Volunteers are scanned with non-contact 3D body scanners. - The scan captures more than 150 body measurements and body shape in seconds. - A short questionnaire supplements the scan data. - The collection is fully anonymized and follows recognized standards including ISO 7250, ISO 8559 and ASTM. - Humanetics is seeking adult participants of all ages, body shapes and clothing sizes. - The study is currently recruiting at the first scan locations in Germany and France. - The company is also inviting businesses, universities, research institutions and public organizations to join as project partners. - More information is available on Humanetics’ website. - Humanetics’ social media page is listed at Humanetics on LinkedIn.

Between the lines: - The project reflects a broader industry shift toward using more current human-body data in design and testing. - Humanetics is positioning SizeEUROPE as both a research effort and a commercial data platform, with early access for participating organizations. - The company argues that fresher anthropometric data can improve fit, safety and usability across physical products and digital human models.

What's next: - More scanning locations are expected to open across Europe. - Humanetics will continue recruiting adult volunteers and project partners as the dataset expands. - Early participants and partner organizations will gain access to scientifically validated data during the project. - The final dataset is expected to support future research, standards work and product development across multiple industries.

The bottom line: - SizeEUROPE is an attempt to give Europe a modern, shared body-measurement baseline that can shape how products are designed, tested and fitted for real people.