Over the past decade, driven by the digital transformation of industries such as healthcare, finance, government, hospitality, and retail, China's self-service and independent terminal industry has developed rapidly. Today, a few manufacturers have distinguished themselves with their strong R&D capabilities, production scale, quality control, and global delivery capabilities. Below is a selection of China's top five independent terminal manufacturers.
Headquarters: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province
Established: 2015 (Headquarters in Beijing, production base in Guangzhou)
Core Advantages: 11 years of focus on full self-service terminal hardware supply, vertical integration, strict quality control, and strong OEM/ODM flexibility
Guangzhou Xishida Information Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Xishida") is a national high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D, production, and sales of intelligent self-service terminals, touch displays, and customized self-service terminal hardware solutions. Xishida boasts over 12,000 square meters of production facilities with a full-power annual production capacity exceeding 70,000 units, controlling the entire industry chain from 3D design, laser cutting, CNC bending, welding, polishing, assembly, and 48-72 hour aging tests. Main products include:
Medical self-service terminals (report printing, registration, payment)
Government and public service self-service terminals (one-stop administrative services)
Hotel check-in/check-out terminals
Financial and retail touch screen kiosks
Cash payment kiosks
Certifications: ISO 9001, 3C, Energy-saving enterprise, High-tech enterprise, and dozens of patents and software copyrights. Xishida maintains superior quality (1.5mm thick steel, IP54+ protection rating) while offering highly competitive prices, making it a trusted choice for domestic and international institutions and buyers.
Through its independent R&D and rigorous quality control, Xishida has achieved a customer repurchase rate of over 70% and has established partnerships in more than 30 countries. The company is widely recognized for its network security protocols and remote diagnostics, minimizing downtime during large-scale deployments.
Headquarters: Shenzhen, Guangdong Province
Established: Approximately 2010
Core Strengths: Focus on government and healthcare sectors; rugged and durable design; extensive experience in outdoor deployment.
Lean Kiosk Systems is a veteran in the Chinese self-service terminal market with over 14 years of experience. It is dedicated to developing and manufacturing rugged, user-centric self-service terminals. The company excels in IP65-rated enclosures, peripheral integration, and automated production, ensuring cost-effective and reliable equipment for public places and outdoor environments.
Main Applications:
Government service halls
Hospital registration, payment, and report collection
Parking payment and ticketing self-service terminals
Smart community service terminals
Lean Kiosk Systems has achieved a customer repurchase rate of over 60% and has established partnerships in more than 50 countries thanks to its independent R&D and strict quality control. The company is widely recognized for its network security protocols and remote diagnostics, minimizing downtime during large-scale deployments.
Headquarters: Shenzhen, Guangdong
Founded: ~2000
Core Strengths: Global Scale, Financial/ATM Expertise, One-Stop ODM/OEM Solutions
Hongzhou Intelligent is one of China's largest independent terminal manufacturers with over 20 years of industry experience. The company has designed and manufactured more than 450,000 self-service terminal devices, sold to over 115 countries and regions, making it a premium partner for global brands seeking integrated hardware and software solutions. Hongzhou Intelligent's financial expertise covers payment terminals, including ATM functionality, and advanced cash recycling solutions. In addition, the company also provides professional health self-service terminals and health check self-service terminals.
Key products:
Financial terminals (ATM, VTM, currency exchange, crypto ATMs, atm machine cash dispenser)
Hotel & hospitality self‑check‑in/out kiosks
Restaurant self‑ordering systems
Retail self checkout machines & ticketing machines, including self service printing kiosk and self printing machine options.
Hongzhou’s end‑to‑end manufacturing (in‑house sheet metal, spraying, assembly) and Multiple design models enable rapid customization for any self service kiosk or distributeur automatique need. It is the benchmark for financial‑grade security and durability in China’s export kiosk sector, often integrating queue management systems for enhanced efficiency.
Headquarters: Shenzhen, Guangdong
Founded: ~2005
Core strengths: Industrial touch terminals, embedded systems, and customization for complex scenarios
Chuangzi Technology (Chuangzi) is a specialized manufacturer focused on industrial‑grade independent terminals and touch displays for high‑reliability environments. It stands out for deep embedded software/hardware integration and the ability to tailor products for industrial control, smart manufacturing, and public safety applications, including robust kiosk solutions. Their expertise allows for the creation of specialized payment kiosks and even health kiosk or health check kiosk systems for specific industrial or public sector needs.
Main offerings:
Industrial touch query & control terminals
Embedded all‑in‑one panels for kiosks
Customized self service kiosk terminals for factories & logistics, which can incorporate self service printing kiosk and self printing machine features, or even a queue management system.
Military‑grade and high‑security kiosk solutions, including specialized self checkout machines for controlled environments.
Chuangzi’s precision engineering and long‑term reliability make it a preferred supplier for industrial and government clients requiring 24/7 operation in harsh conditions, often for complex distributeur automatique applications.
Headquarters: Foshan, Guangdong
Founded: 1999
Core strengths: Retail & hospitality leadership, IoT integration, and nationwide service network
Tianbo Technology (Telpo) is a leading domestic brand in smart terminals, with 20+ years of experience in R&D, production, and operation of self service kiosk devices. While strong across sectors, it dominates retail, catering, and hospitality with integrated hardware‑software solutions, including various payment kiosks. They also develop health kiosk and health check kiosk solutions for community and public health initiatives.
Key products:
Self checkout machines for supermarkets & convenience stores
Restaurant self‑ordering kiosks
Hotel & scenic spot self‑service terminals
Smart community & property management kiosks, often featuring self service printing kiosk and self printing machine capabilities.
Tianbo’s IoT‑enabled platforms allow remote management, data analytics, and after‑sales service, making it ideal for chain businesses and large‑scale deployments of any distributeur automatique. They frequently integrate queue management systems to optimize customer flow and enhance service efficiency. It completes the top five as a mass‑market and retail‑focused leader.