Intech
Intech is a Xiamen-based Chinese manufacturer, founded in 2007, that designs and sells RFID- and AI-enabled smart library hardware, interactive whiteboards, and smart classroom solutions to schools, universities, and public libraries in China and select international markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersXiamen, China
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Intech does
Intech (Xiamen Interactive Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Xiamen, China-based manufacturer founded in 2007 that designs and produces RFID- and AI-enabled smart library hardware, interactive whiteboards, and smart classroom solutions for institutional buyers. The company's product portfolio spans security gates, self-service and AI self-check kiosks, AI inventory robots and ceiling-mounted inventory terminals, smart bookshelves, UV book sterilizers, smart book-return bins, 24/7 unattended smart mini libraries, and interactive whiteboards and flat panels built on infrared, capacitive, electromagnetic, and optical touch technologies. Underlying software includes a library management platform, INTECH Middleware that connects hardware to any brand of Library Management System via SIP2, NCIP, and TCP/IP protocols, and Touch Board interactive whiteboard software supporting multi-OS BYOD workflows.
The company sells primarily through direct enterprise sales to schools, universities, and public libraries in China, supplemented by international distribution, OEM/ODM services for customized RFID and AI integrations, and recurring participation in major education and library exhibitions such as the China Educational Equipment Exhibition, BETT, Worlddidac, GESS, COMPUTEX Taipei, and GITEX. Operations are anchored by a 32,000 sqm INTECH Industrial Zone in Houxi, Xiamen, with 300,000 sets/year of production capacity, a Beijing sales branch, and certifications including ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, CE, FCC, CCC, and RoHS. Named customers include Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Jiuquan City Library, WuZhong Binhe Middle School, Ningxia Vocational College of Sports, Dechang Experimental School, Yijin Holoqi Sixth Primary School, and Harbin Library/Metro. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company is privately held with no external funding rounds reported in the source material.
Intech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Intech
- Legal name
- Xiamen Interactive Technology Co., Ltd
- Website
- https://cnintech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Intech is a Xiamen-based Chinese manufacturer, founded in 2007, that designs and sells RFID- and AI-enabled smart library hardware, interactive whiteboards, and smart classroom solutions to schools, universities, and public libraries in China and select international markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Intech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Educational Technology Hardware (Smart Library and Smart Classroom Equipment)
- NAICS
- Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)
- SIC
- Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577), Electronic Computers (3571)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Digital Library & Electronic Resources Operations (e-Resources, Repositories, Licensing) (EDAEAGAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Instructional Equipment & Classroom Tools (Whiteboards, Lab Kits, Manipulatives) (EDAEAIAB)
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Where Intech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Xiamen
- HQ country
- China
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
Intech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Smart Library RFID & AI Hardware: Sale of RFID-enabled hardware products including security gates, self-service kiosks, AI inventory robots, staff workstations, smart bookshelves, book sterilizers, smart book bins, and smart mini libraries. These are one-time hardware purchases with optional software integration.
- Smart Classroom Solutions: Sale of interactive whiteboards (infrared, capacitive, electromagnetic, optical), interactive flat panels, and all-in-one classroom systems targeting schools and educational institutions.
- OEM/ODM Services: Custom design and manufacturing services for integrated RFID and AI library solutions, offering fully customized products under customer brands or project-specific configurations.
- Smart Campus IoT Solutions: Integrated smart campus solutions combining library management, facility management, and IoT systems for educational institutions.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Intech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Intech manufactures and supplies RFID and AI-powered smart library products (security gates, self-check kiosks, AI inventory robots, staff workstations, smart bookshelves, smart mini libraries, book sterilizers) and interactive whiteboards for educational institutions. The company provides turnkey solutions integrating hardware with library management platforms, and offers OEM/ODM services for fully customized RFID and AI library deployments worldwide.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- INTECH AI Inventory Robot Fully autonomous navigation robot using AI and vision recognition to scan library shelves, identify misplaced books, and update inventory data with up to 96-99% accuracy, freeing staff from manual stocktaking. Targets libraries, schools, and universities requiring automated inventory management.
- INTECH Smart Mini Library (WT02-01A) Unattended 24/7 self-service smart library unit integrating smart lockers, self-check kiosks, and security systems, enabling round-the-clock borrowing and returning of books in a compact standalone format. Designed for deployment in schools, public spaces, and transit locations.
- INTECH Smart Mini Library (WT-60) Barcode-based self-service smart mini library unit enabling self-service borrowing and returning of books in a compact standalone format, designed for locations without RFID infrastructure. Targets smaller libraries and educational institutions.
- INTECH Staff Workstation RFID staff workstation with fully shielded antenna design that prevents misreads from nearby items, processes multiple RFID-tagged items simultaneously, and supports barcode-to-RFID conversion in a single device. For library staff performing circulation, tagging, and inventory tasks.
- INTECH Smart Inventory Cart Mobile RFID-based inventory cart that enables library staff to scan and audit book collections throughout library spaces. Targets libraries needing flexible, mobile inventory management solutions.
- INTECH Security Gate RFID security gate with 3D detection technology, bi-directional people counter displayed on LED screen and transmitted to LMS, covering 1-4 aisles with audio and visual alarm. For library theft detection and visitor counting.
- INTECH AI Self Check Kiosk AI-powered self-check kiosk using visual recognition to process multiple books without RFID tags, achieving checkout in approximately 10 seconds — over 80% more efficient than traditional manual services. Compatible with existing library materials, eliminating the need for RFID label retrofit. Targets libraries and educational institutions.
- INTECH Self Service Kiosk Multi-function self-service kiosk supporting barcode, RFID, IC, Mifare card, facial recognition, and PIN entry for user identification; processes up to 10 items at 2cm thickness simultaneously; read speed of 50 pcs/sec. For library patron self-service borrowing and returning.
- INTECH Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) Series Interactive whiteboards using infrared, capacitive, electromagnetic, and optical touch technologies, with INTECH SR Series passing NCTC testing with MTBF of not less than 15,000 hours. Bundled with Touch Board software supporting gesture recognition, split-screen, real-time annotation, cloud storage, IntechSharing (BYOD mirroring), and remote lesson delivery. Targets schools, universities, and training centers.
- INTECH Book Sterilizer (ST10-20A) UV-C based book disinfection device sanitizing up to 8 books at a time in 30 seconds with 99.99% disinfection efficacy. Uses auto page-flipping with high air pressure to reach inner pages, covers, and spines. Targets libraries and educational institutions concerned with book hygiene.
- INTECH Smart Book Bin (ST07-06A) Automated lift book return bin with silent trundle mechanism, 150L capacity (~80-200 books), 200kg load capacity, and automatic lift structure that responds to load weight. For libraries and educational institutions needing automated book return.
- INTECH Smart Bookshelf (ST-1000) RFID antenna-equipped bookshelf system providing real-time inventory monitoring, wrong-shelf alerting, lost book detection, and 3D position navigation for books, with low maintenance cost through automated fault reporting. For libraries needing continuous shelf-level inventory visibility.
- INTECH OEM/ODM Custom RFID and AI Library Solutions Custom design and manufacturing services for fully integrated, customized RFID and AI library solutions, offered under customer brands or project-specific configurations. Targets distributors, system integrators, and library solutions companies seeking white-label or custom hardware.
- Insyte Smart Campus IoT Solution Integrated smart campus solution combining library management, facility management, and IoT systems for educational institutions. Targets schools and universities seeking unified campus-wide digital infrastructure.
Quantifiable outcome
- AI inventory robot achieves 96% shelf-reading accuracy, freeing staff from manual stocktaking (Jiuquan City Library case)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Intech
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Intech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
AI capability10 records
Feature10 records
Intech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators9 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Intech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Promethean: Promethean is a global leader in interactive displays and educational software for K-12 classrooms, including the ActivPanel line. It competes with Intech's smart classroom/IWB business in international markets where Intech pursues OEM/ODM and exhibition-driven deals.
- Bibliotheca (Axiom idBliss): Bibliotheca is one of the largest global suppliers of RFID library self-service, security and inventory solutions. It directly competes with Intech's RFID-based smart library hardware (security gates, self-service kiosks, inventory systems) for academic and public library tenders.
- Newline Interactive: Newline Interactive manufactures interactive flat panels and software targeted at education and corporate collaboration. It directly competes with Intech's interactive whiteboard and all-in-one classroom systems, especially in international education procurement.
- Seewo (CVTE): Seewo is the smart-classroom displays brand of CVTE Group and the dominant Chinese interactive flat-panel provider for K-12 and university markets. It directly competes with Intech's interactive whiteboard and smart classroom product line, targeting the same institutional buyer base with broader scale and deeper channel coverage.
- ClearTouch: ClearTouch manufactures interactive flat panels and related classroom technology for K-12 and higher-ed. It directly competes with Intech's interactive whiteboard and smart classroom offering in education procurement channels.
- SMART Technologies: SMART Technologies pioneered the interactive whiteboard category and now sells SMART Boards and educational software to schools worldwide. It is a direct competitor to Intech's IWB and smart classroom portfolio in global K-12 and higher-education procurement.
- Boxlight: Boxlight provides interactive classroom displays and education software (including Mimio and CleverTouch product lines). It is a direct competitor to Intech's interactive display and IWB portfolio in K-12 markets.
Broad incumbents
- ViewSonic: ViewSonic is a broad-based display vendor with a growing line of interactive flat panels and ViewBoard education solutions. It competes with Intech's smart classroom displays as part of a much wider display portfolio rather than as a focused education specialist.
Emerging players
- Nedap: Nedap's library division (Nedap Librix) supplies RFID-based self-service and stock management solutions for public and academic libraries globally. It overlaps with Intech's RFID library security and self-service product range.
- TAGSYS: TAGSYS is a long-standing RFID specialist serving libraries, retail and supply-chain applications. It competes with Intech in RFID library tagging, security gates and inventory tracking, though with a smaller library-specific footprint than Bibliotheca.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Intech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Intech funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Intech M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Intech
What does Intech do?
Intech manufactures and supplies RFID and AI-powered smart library products (security gates, self-check kiosks, AI inventory robots, staff workstations, smart bookshelves, smart mini libraries, book sterilizers) and interactive whiteboards for educational institutions. The company provides turnkey solutions integrating hardware with library management platforms, and offers OEM/ODM services for fully customized RFID and AI library deployments worldwide.
Is Intech a public or private company?
Intech is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Intech founded?
Intech was founded in 2007. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Intech based?
Intech is headquartered in Xiamen, China, in the Asia region.
How does Intech make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Smart Library RFID & AI Hardware is the primary driver. The others are smart Classroom Solutions, OEM/ODM Services and smart Campus IoT Solutions.
Who are Intech's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Promethean, Bibliotheca (Axiom idBliss), Newline Interactive, Seewo (CVTE), ClearTouch, SMART Technologies and Boxlight. ViewSonic is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are Nedap and TAGSYS.
Does Intech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Intech.
What industry is Intech in?
Intech's product category is Educational Technology Hardware (Smart Library and Smart Classroom Equipment). Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAEAGAF, Digital Library & Electronic Resources Operations (e-Resources, Repositories, Licensing), with a secondary code of EDAEAIAB, Instructional Equipment & Classroom Tools (Whiteboards, Lab Kits, Manipulatives). Its NAICS code is 33411 and its SIC code is 3577.