Oway Group Limited
- Founded
- 2009-01-01 in Dongguan, Guangdong, China
- Headquarters
- Dongguan, Guangdong, China
- oway.info@gmail.com
- Phone
- +86 769-3320 3037
Oway Group Limited is a Chinese manufacturer and exporter specializing in interactive display and touch-technology products, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Dongguan, Guangdong. The company operates as both an OEM and ODM, producing portable interactive whiteboards, infrared pens, and touch-sensing modules primarily for education, corporate presentations, and cultural tourism. Its hardware has also found applications in iGaming and casino environments, where it supplies interactive wall and floor games, custom game systems, and large-screen teaching equipment adapted for digital table games and immersive player experiences. Oway emphasizes portability, ease of integration, and customization, selling in over 30 countries across Western Europe, North America, South Africa, and Southeast Asia. The company has experienced rapid sales growth, holding several patents related to portable touch and laser-touch technology. While its core markets remain educational and commercial, its presence on casino vendor directories signals a growing role in gaming hardware supply.
Detailed Review
Company History and Founding
Oway Group Limited was founded in 2009 in Dongguan, Guangdong, China, though some sources list 2006. The company’s official ‘About’ pages consistently state 2009. It started as a manufacturer of portable interactive whiteboards and touch modules, leveraging the region’s manufacturing ecosystem in the ‘World Factory’ of Dongguan. Over the years, it expanded into infrared pen systems and projection accessories, and more recently into real-sense interactive gaming systems that combine game mechanics with physical exercise, targeting the exergaming market.
Business Model
Oway operates as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and original design manufacturer (ODM), offering customization for clients worldwide. Its revenue model is based on hardware sales, with no proprietary software or platform monetization. The company sells through direct B2B channels, trade fairs like the Canton Fair, and online storefronts such as Made-in-China.com. It also maintains multiple web domains including owaygroup.com, owayboard.com, and owysmart.com.
Products and Markets
The core product line includes portable interactive whiteboards, IR pens, interactive modules, projectors, wireless writing tablets, and lab simulation software. For the iGaming and sports entertainment verticals, Oway supplies interactive wall/floor games and customized interactive game systems. These products are used in education, corporate training, cultural tourism, and increasingly in casino floors as digital game boards or player terminals. The company emphasizes portability and easy integration, which suits venue operators seeking flexible gaming hardware.
Market Position and Competitors
Oway positions itself as a technology-driven manufacturer with R&D focused on portable touch and laser-touch technology. It competes with other Chinese interactive display manufacturers and global touch-sensor companies. The company’s listing on casino vendor directories (e.g., CasinoVendors.com) indicates a niche in gaming hardware, though it does not offer dedicated iGaming software or platform solutions. Its products are sold in over 30 countries, and the company claims rapid sales growth (over 100% annually in recent years).
Licensing and Regulation
No specific gambling licenses are reported. The company’s hardware likely meets CE, FCC, and RoHS standards for commercial export, but no explicit compliance documents were found. This suggests Oway acts purely as a hardware supplier, not as a regulated gaming operator.
Leadership and Structure
Leadership information is not publicly available. The company’s ownership structure is unclear: multiple entities like ‘Oway Smart Limited’ and ‘Hunan Topsmart Tech. Co., Ltd.’ may be related. The founder is mentioned but unnamed on the about page. No CEO, CTO, or other C-level executives could be identified.
Recent Developments
Oway has expanded into exergaming and customized interactive game systems for sports and entertainment venues. Its participation at international trade fairs continues, showcasing products for education, cultural tourism, commerce, and sports. The company holds several patents and soft-works in portable touch technology.
Key Products
Interactive Module
Customizable touch-sensing module that can be integrated into existing displays or projection systems.
Projector & Projection Screen
Standard video projectors and screens sold in combination with interactive solutions.
Wireless Writing Tablet
Tablet device for remote annotation and note-taking.
Lab Simulation Software
Educational software for virtual laboratory experiments.
Interactive Wall/Floor Games
Full-body interactive game systems using touch or motion sensing; suitable for entertainment, fitness, and casino floor installations.
Customized Interactive Games
Bespoke game development services for specific venues, including sports-themed and exergame applications.
Portable Interactive Whiteboard
Finger-touch or pen-touch device that turns any projection surface into an interactive screen; used in education and office presentations.
Interactive Pen (IR Pen)
Infrared pen that works with the whiteboard module to enable writing and control on projected surfaces.
Offices & Headcount
200 employees (approx.)