What Synco Technology does

Synco Technology (legal name Shenzhen Synco Technology Co., Ltd., dba Syncotek) is a privately held Chinese hardware manufacturer founded in 2004 and headquartered in Shenzhen. The company designs, produces, and supplies precision card processing machines, RFID devices, and specialty printers through three sub-brands: ACT (card devices such as manual and motorized readers, dispensers, kiosks, issuing equipment, and embossing/indenting printers), SYSIOT (UHF and 2.4G RFID modules, fixed and desktop readers, gate readers, and intelligent devices including RFID workstations, tool cabinets, inventory carts, and tunnels), and REGO (thermal and dot matrix portable, POS, panel, kiosk, and label printers, plus cloud printing solutions). Underlying technology spans magnetic stripe, contact IC (ISO7816), contactless (ISO14443), and UHF/2.4G RFID, with proprietary features such as a unique dispensing wheel design, multi-level sensor circuit protection, and certifications including EMV, PBOC, ISO 7810/7811, and ISO 9001 for manufacturing.

The business model is B2B and sales-led, combining direct enterprise sales, an OEM/ODM manufacturing service that builds to customer specifications, and an overseas distribution network developed over more than 20 years. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customers span banking and finance, telecommunications, energy, transportation, healthcare, gaming, government, and smart retail, with use cases ranging from high-volume card issuance and SIM card dispensing to RFID-based asset tracking and self-service kiosk integration. The company also acts as a reseller of complementary third-party products, including POSTEK RFID printers and SEAORY thermal transfer card printers. Syncotek operates an ISO 9001-certified factory of more than 10,000 square meters, holds 50+ patents, and supports a global footprint from its Shenzhen base, with no disclosed external funding, M&A, or leadership changes in the available data.

Name

Synco Technology

Legal name

Shenzhen Synco Technology Co., Ltd.

Website

https://syncotek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shenzhen-based B2B hardware manufacturer founded in 2004, supplying precision card dispensers, readers, RFID devices, and specialty printers under ACT, SYSIOT, and REGO brands via direct sales, OEM/ODM, and a global distribution network serving banking, telecom, transportation, healthcare, and other enterprise verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Card Dispenser and Reader Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)

akta.pro primary industry

Receipt, Label & Card Printers (Thermal/Impact) (HDACAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Label Application Systems & Print-and-Apply (Equipment) (IMALAKAO), Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD), Security & Specialty Print (Anti-Counterfeit, Secure Docs, Watermarks) (MPAJALAI), Rugged Printers & Field Peripheral Devices (Mobile Printers/Scanners) (HDACALAL)

Keywords

• Card dispenser manufacturing
• RFID hardware products
• Thermal printer manufacturing
• Card reader devices
• OEM ODM manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of manufactured hardware products including card dispensers, card readers, RFID devices, and thermal printers under ACT, REGO, and SYSIOT brands. Products are sold directly to enterprise customers and through OEM/ODM partnerships.
2. OEM/ODM Manufacturing Services: Custom design and manufacturing services where Syncotek builds products to customer specifications, enabling customers to bring products from concept to deployment with flexible manufacturing infrastructure and stringent quality control.
3. Professional R&D Services: R&D collaboration services where skilled engineers work with customers, partners, and academia to pioneer advanced technologies for continuous improvements and deliver significant value.
4. Sourcing Services: Reliable product sourcing services leveraging expertise in the related industry to help customers achieve business objectives and stay competitive.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Syncotek manufactures and supplies precision card processing machines, RFID devices, and special printers under three brands: ACT (card devices including dispensers, readers, issuing equipment, kiosks, and embossing/indenting printers covering magnetic stripe, CPU, and contactless card technologies), REGO (dot matrix and thermal printers including portable, POS, panel, kiosk, label, and cloud printing solutions, plus represented POSTEK RFID printers and SEAORY card printers), and SYSIOT (UHF and 2.4G RFID modules, readers, workstations, tool cabinets, inventory carts, and tunnels). The company also offers professional OEM/ODM services for custom hardware solutions built to customer specifications.

Product overview

Synco Technology (Syncotek) is a one-stop hardware solution provider with three product brands: ACT, REGO, and SYSIOT. With 20+ years of development, the company offers Card Devices under ACT brand covering magnetic stripe, CPU, and contactless card technologies including card dispensers, readers, and issuing equipment; Special Printers under REGO brand including thermal/dot matrix portable printers, POS printers, panel printers, kiosk printers, label printers, and cloud printing solutions, plus represented brands POSTEK RFID printers and SEAORY card printers; and RFID Products under SYSIOT brand with UHF and 2.4G RFID modules, readers, and intelligent devices. The company also provides professional OEM/ODM services for custom hardware solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACT: Card device brand providing a comprehensive range of card products and solutions covering magnetic stripe, CPU, and contactless card technologies, including manual, electric, and precision card readers, dispensers, kiosks, issuing equipment, embossing/indenting printers.
• REGO
• SYSIOT

Products and services

• ACT Card Device Brand Sub-brand encompassing Syncotek's complete card device portfolio, including manual, electric, and precision card readers, dispensers, kiosks, issuing equipment, embossing/indenting printers, and other card processing equipment for banking, telecom, energy, transportation, healthcare, and other industries.
• SYSIOT RFID Brand Sub-brand providing a comprehensive portfolio of UHF and 2.4G RFID products including modules, integrated readers, fixed readers, desktop readers, gate readers, and intelligent devices such as RFID workstations, tool cabinets, inventory carts, and tunnels.
• REGO Special Printer Brand Sub-brand offering a wide selection of printers with dot matrix and thermal methods, including portable printers, POS printers, panel printers, kiosk printers, label printers, cloud printing solutions, and represented POSTEK RFID printers and SEAORY thermal transfer card printers.
• SK-AD1-1 High-Performance Card Issuing Device High-performance card issuing device dispensing paper tickets and PVC cards, with unique dispensing wheel design featuring automatic dust accumulation prevention, supporting multiple communications up to 16 C/Ds and online upgrade programs.
• SK-AD1-1400-20 Barcode Card Dispenser Barcode card dispenser designed for access control applications, featuring a rear card capture box.
• SK-AD1-2 Motorized Card Dispenser Motorized card dispenser with compact structure design, multi-level sensor circuit protection, and capacity for various card types including embossing cards.
• SK-AD3 Card Issuing Machine Card issuing machine supporting IC/RF card read/write and issuing/collecting functions, compliant with ISO7816-2 contact IC and ISO14443-A contactless Type A/B standards.
• SK-591 3-in-1 Card Dispenser 3-in-1 card dispenser supporting IC, RFID, and Magnetic card read/write with single card stacker, designed for self-service kiosk terminals.
• SK-AD323 SIM Card Dispenser High-performance SIM card dispenser with IC chip reader supporting ISO7816-2 contact type IC card reading/writing for issuing and collecting IC cards.
• SC-AM-F8-1400 Turntable Card Personalization Dispenser Turntable card personalization dispenser providing color printing, embossing/indenting, and tipping functions for fully automatic and comprehensive kiosk card personalization and dispensing solutions targeting banks, finance, and governments.
• SK-AD554 2-Tray Card Dispenser 2-tray card dispenser with optional smart card reader or barcode scanner, featuring a unique hook dispensing design and safety lock card box.
• SK-AD390 Circulatory Card Dispenser Circulatory card dispenser with hook dispensing design capable of accurate dispensing of magnetic, IC, and RF cards, supporting issuing, read/write, and recycling functions.
• SK-AD534 4-Tray Card Dispenser 4-tray card dispenser with SIM card reader or barcode scanner, holding 4 different card types with a single RS232 port controlling 4 card stackers.
• SK-AD6 3-in-1 Card Issuing Machine 3-in-1 card issuing and reading/writing device supporting ISO14443 RF, ISO7816 IC, and ISO 7810/7811 magnetic card standards with LED bezel and anti-theft function.
• SC-AM-F8-1600 Turntable Card Dispenser Free-standing turntable card dispenser with capacity of up to 2,160 ID-1 format cards, featuring a high-performance interchanging mechanism for automatic card loading and unloading.
• SK-AD321 SIM Card Dispenser SIM card dispenser with 3 adjustable card hoppers supporting full or half-size SIM cards, with integrated chip reader adaptable to various SIM, memory, and CPU cards.
• SK-AD8-1400-09 Turntable Card Dispenser Rotary storage turntable card dispenser designed for small space, large capacity, and fast speed for instant card issuance with on-site card printing/embossing capabilities.
• SC-AM-E100 Embossing Card Printer Terminal Compact portable desktop embossing/indenting card personalization printer terminal with 4.3-inch resistive touch screen supporting gold or silver blocking.
• SK-AC2 Card Collector Card collector with unique dispensing wheel design, multi-level sensor circuit protection, and reserved extension-hole positions for RF and scanning module installation.
• SK-711 Card Issuing/Collecting Machine Card issuing/collecting machine with barcode scanning or RFID read/write function, supporting RFID card Type A and B and infrared scanning for one-dimension barcode.
• SC-600 Smart Card Reader Writer Smart card reader/writer supporting RFID, IC, and SAM cards with PCSC/RS232/USB interfaces and long lifetime of 500,000 operations.
• SC-360 Desktop Motorized Card Reader/Writer 3-in-1 desktop motorized card reader/writer supporting ISO14443 RF, ISO7816 IC, and ISO 7810/7811 magnetic card standards with EMV and PBOC certification.
• SC-780 Dual Face Magnetic Card Reader Dual face magnetic card reader supporting ISO/IEC7811 with RS232 or USB interface and dual direction swipe capability.
• SC-1250 MICR Bank Check Reader Motorized Magnetic Ink Check Reader (MICR) reading E13B or CMC7 MICR fonts, integrated with a magnetic strip reader (MSR) module.
• SC-790 Magnetic IC Chip NFC Card Reader Writer Multi-functional card reader supporting magnetic, contact, and contactless IC cards with EMV2000 and PBOC2.0 compliance.
• SC-206U Magnetic Card Reader/Writer Reader/writer integrating magnetic, IC, and SAM card reading/writing with manual swipe functionality.
• SC-770 Magnetic Strip Card Reader Manual swipe magnetic strip card reader built on a 32-bit Cortex-M3 platform supporting ISO/IEC7811 and AAMVA standards.
• SC-2600 Magnetic IC Chip RFID Card Reader Writer Magnetic stripe, IC card, and contactless IC card reader/writer with 3 PSAM card holders, supporting ISO7816, EMV2000, and PBOC2.0 specifications.
• SC-605 Compact Magnetic Card Reader Writer Compact magnetic card reader/writer with RS232 and USB interface supporting Hi&Lo-Co magnetic stripe reading/writing with 100% MSR206/MSR605/MSR606/MSR609 command compatibility.
• SK-AR6 Motorized Card Reader Motorized card reader supporting RF/IC card read/write and magnetic card read with automatic abnormal card handling and power failure card ejection.
• SK-288-K001 Manual Card Reader Manual insertion card reader with controlled card latch supporting ISO standard magnetic stripe, RFID, and IC card with RS232/USB interface.
• SK-200 Manual Card Reader Manual card reader supporting RFID, IC, and SAM cards with half-size insertion and PCSC/CCID support.
• SK-288 Manual Card Reader/Writer Manual card reader/writer with card lock and auto/manual eject capability supporting IC/RF card read/write with multi-bezel options.
• SK-350-NCT1 Motorized Card Reader Motorized card reader/writer supporting IC, RFID, and Magnetic cards with EMV certification, anti-skimming functions, and power-fail protection.
• SK-AR6-G422-72 Motorized Card Reader Motorized card reader supporting RF/IC and magnetic cards with multiple shutter and communication protocol options.
• RG-KL58 2-inch Thermal Kiosk Printer 2-inch thermal kiosk printer supporting thermal paper and thermal label paper with black mark and gap localization, low noise printing, and full/partial cutting.
• RG-ELC80A Panel Label Printer 80mm panel label printer with lock option, RS232+USB+RJ11 drawer port, full/partial cut, and support for thermal receipt and label printing.
• RG-MLP80BN 80mm Portable Printer 80mm portable printer with adjustable print width, OLED display, supporting thermal roll paper, normal label, and linerless label with USB and Bluetooth interfaces.
• RG-EC58C 58mm Panel Printer 58mm panel printer with RS232+USB+RJ11 drawer port, 9~24V power supply, and fast printing at 130mm/s (24V).
• RG-LP80C 3-inch Thermal Label Printer 3-inch thermal label printer with USB+Bluetooth interfaces, network monitoring and printing support, and paper width up to 80mm.
• RG-K532C 80mm Kiosk Printer 80mm kiosk printer with 150mm/sec high speed, EPSON M-T532 mechanism compatibility, supporting auto cutter and multiple interface options.
• SP-T12 58mm Portable Printer 58mm pocket-sized portable printer with 1500mAh rechargeable battery, direct thermal line printing, and Bluetooth interface.
• RG-EC80A 80mm Panel Printer 80mm panel mount printer with RS232/USB interface, anti-paper jam design, and optional lock for self-service terminals.
• RG-E487E 58mm Medical Panel Printer 58mm panel printer designed primarily for medical instruments with RS232 and parallel interface and front panel for easy paper replacement.
• SP-TL21 2-inch Thermal Label Printer 2-inch thermal label printer with RS232, USB, Ethernet, and Bluetooth interfaces, automatic label peeling, and support for 1 and 2 inch labels.
• RG-K532D-H (SP-EU801) 80mm Kiosk Thermal Printer 80mm kiosk thermal printer with 220mm/s printing speed, RS232 and USB interfaces, auto cutter, and paper holder.
• SP-L36 80mm Portable Printer 80mm portable printer supporting receipt and label printing with 7.4V/2100mAh battery and USB/RS232/Bluetooth/WiFi interfaces.
• RG-EC80B-SU 80mm Panel Printer 80mm panel mount printer with Serial/Parallel/USB/Bluetooth interfaces, large paper storehouse, and anti-blocking design.
• POSTEK RFID Printer (Represented Brand) RFID printers represented by Syncotek under the REGO brand, providing thermal transfer card printing.
• SEAORY Card Printer (Represented Brand) Thermal transfer card printers represented by Syncotek under the REGO brand.
• Professional OEM/ODM Manufacturing Service Professional R&D and OEM/ODM service offering custom design, manufacturing, and end-to-end support for hardware solutions, leveraging ISO 9001-certified factory capacity and skilled R&D engineers collaborating with customers, partners, and academia.
• Sourcing Services Reliable product sourcing service leveraging related-industry expertise to help customers achieve business objectives and stay competitive.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000,000 passes minimum service life for card dispenser issuing mechanisms
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• POSTEKminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSyncotek represents POSTEK's RFID printers as part of their special printer product portfolio, offering customers additional printing solutions beyond their own REGO brand products.
• SEAORYminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSyncotek distributes SEAORY's thermal transfer card printers, complementing their card device offerings under the ACT brand with professional card printing solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Star Micronics: Established manufacturer of thermal POS and panel printers for retail and hospitality, directly comparable to Syncotek's RG-EC80A, RG-KL58, and other REGO thermal SKUs.
• Bixolon: Korean manufacturer of POS, kiosk, and label thermal printers that overlaps closely with Syncotek's REGO printer line, especially in retail and self-service kiosk verticals.
• HID Global: Global leader in card readers, dispensers, and issuance hardware serving banking, government, and enterprise—directly overlapping Syncotek's ACT card-device franchise and several of its target verticals.
• Evolis: Specialist in card personalization printers and issuance systems for banking, government, and retail—closely mirrors Syncotek's ACT card-printer and dispenser portfolio.
• Nisca: Japanese specialist in card printers and issuance systems serving banking and ID verticals—overlaps with Syncotek's ACT-brand card personalization and embossing/printing offerings.
• Matica Technologies: Provider of card issuance and personalization hardware for financial, government, and ID programs, competing head-to-head with Syncotek's ACT-brand dispensers and kiosks.
• Entrust (formerly Datacard): Global supplier of card personalization and issuance systems to banks and government—directly competitive with Syncotek's turntable personalization dispensers like the SC-AM-F8-1400.

Emerging players

• Alien Technology: UHF RFID reader and tag provider competing with Syncotek's SYSIOT fixed and integrated RFID readers in retail, supply-chain, and industrial use cases.
• Impinj: Leading UHF RFID chip and reader platform vendor; competes with the SYSIOT RFID reader portfolio in retail, logistics, and asset-tracking applications.

Broad incumbents

• Zebra Technologies: Dominant incumbent in thermal, label, and RFID printers (REGO/SYSIOT overlap) plus enterprise mobility, with much larger scale and global service network across Syncotek's same retail, transportation, and logistics customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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

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