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MAX to Exhibit at World of Concrete 2025: Introducing Autonomous Mobile Tying Robot, Rebar Tying Unit for Automation

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– Exhibiting Automated Equipment That Aims to Solve Issues in Construction Industry, Including Labor Shortage –

TOKYO, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MAX CO., LTD. (hereinafter “MAX,” based in Japan), the world’s first company to release a battery-operated rebar tying tool, is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at the “World of Concrete 2025,” one of the world’s largest exhibitions for the concrete construction industry, to be held in Las Vegas from January 21 to 23 (PST). This will be the first time for MAX to exhibit at this event.

During this exhibition, MAX will be introducing an Autonomous Mobile Tying Robot and a Rebar Tying Unit for Automation that are currently under development. In addition, MAX will introduce the CONNECTED TWINTIER (with 4G LTE communication and GPS functions), which is scheduled to be released in North America in the spring of 2025.

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Since the release of the world’s first battery-operated rebar tying tool in 1993, MAX has been working on product improvement and new product development. The TWINTIER, which was released in 2017, is used as an indispensable tool at many construction sites and precast plants in Japan, Europe, and the United States, and its use is spreading gradually. It is used for construction of social infrastructure such as buildings, logistics facilities, roads, and bridges around the world.

In the construction industry nowadays, where the shortage of labor is becoming more serious due to workforce aging, there is a lively movement toward automation and robotization in various fields to improve productivity at construction sites. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan predicts that the robotics industry market, which was worth 2.85 trillion yen in 2020, is expected to nearly double to 5.26 trillion yen by 2025. Considering this background, MAX is promoting research and development while designing and manufacturing in-house to meet the needs of construction sites through automation and robotics, combined with the rebar tying techniques MAX has cultivated and refined over many years using hand tools.

MAX’s exhibition overview

Theme: REVOLUTIONIZE REBAR TYING — Continuing to create new standards for rebar tying —

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The design, characterized by countless overlapping colors and the corporate colors of black and red, represents the layers of technology and culture MAX has cultivated over time. It expresses how MAX harnesses new insights in manufacturing, reflecting them in its growth and transcend to new frontiers and more advanced future products.

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Main exhibits

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Autonomous Mobile Tying Robot

In floor rebar tying operations, the robot autonomously generates optimal routes, patrols designated areas, and ties rebar. Equipped with adaptive capabilities, it instantly regenerates a new route when detecting obstacles, ensuring seamless operation. Furthermore, through a centralized system for swarm control, multiple units can work in coordination. Swift and precise tying is achieved with cutting-edge intelligence. By integrating advanced technologies, the Autonomous Mobile Tying Robot creates new value for the future.

Rebar Tying Unit for Automation

The specialized unit, developed by fully utilizing the company’s TWINTIER technology and integrating suitable automation innovations, can be customized to suit various devices, including robotic arms. It automatically detects the tying target area, adjusts to the optimal position, angle, and stroke, and ties rebar with accuracy. Also, it detects rebar misalignment or obstacles and autonomously executes adjustments or avoidance measures. The Rebar Tying Unit for Automation aims to deliver exceptional tying quality and outstanding operational performance.

CONNECTED TWINTIER

With 4G LTE communication and GPS functions integrated into the TWINTIER, it is possible to remotely monitor the location and operational status of tools. Security alerts and real-time tracking can remotely lock tools to prevent unauthorized use when the tools are taken outside designated areas.

Additionally, the visualization of work performance for each tool, combined with troubleshooting and maintenance alerts, maximizes tool efficiency. This drastically enhances productivity and security at job sites.

Future plans and prospects

MAX has a corporate vision of “Making work life easier and more enjoyable worldwide” and aims to “Creating new standard and maximizing life fulfilment” as the value it provides to achieve this. “New standards” are created by listening to the voices of its customers and thoroughly pursuing user-friendly, efficient, and safe products and services. In order to realize this, MAX will continue to create new products and services with its unique technology and ideas, and, while providing high-quality products, will continue to improve and evolve its products by placing importance on the “strict adherence to the principle of three realities” of listening directly to the voices of its customers.

MAX aims to achieve an overseas sales ratio of over 55% by fiscal 2030. The first step in this initiative is to showcase its products at the “World of Concrete.” MAX will listen to the opinions and requests of visitors to the exhibition and reflect them in future product development. MAX will also convey how its rebar tying tools can contribute to solving social issues such as the labor shortage and improving work efficiency at construction sites. Through this event, MAX hopes visitors can witness the company working on achieving its medium-term management plan and creating the future.

About World of Concrete: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202501082574-O3-DVQgPQ3e.pdf 

Interview inquiries

To conduct interviews, please register to attend the event via the following website and visit MAX’s booth: https://www.worldofconcrete.com/en/press.html 

About MAX: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202501082574-O2-66Py4pZe.pdf 

Official website: https://www.max-ltd.co.jp/en/about/ 

Notes:

*The information contained in this press release is correct at the time of publication, but please note that this information is subject to change.

*TWINTIER is a registered trademark of MAX CO., LTD.

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eSign.AI Named Sole Electronic Signature Technology Provider for Hong Kong Government’s CorpID Project, Building the Foundation for Digital Signing Infrastructure in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Hong Kong’s Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) counts down to its phased launch, eSign.AI has been appointed as the sole electronic signature vendor in the project, responsible for delivering core digital signing capabilities including digital signatures, certificate management, and signature verification services. CorpID is led by Nexify, a seasoned government systems integrator, as the prime contractor. The platform is expected to launch in phases starting late 2026, with multiple CorpID-based e-government services going live in mid-2027.

CorpID: Government-Grade Digital Identity Infrastructure for Hong Kong Enterprises

The Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) is an enterprise-level digital services platform launched by the Hong Kong SAR Government, developed under the oversight of the Digital Policy Office (DPO). It is designed to serve as the business equivalent of “iAM Smart,” providing a unified digital identity foundation for Hong Kong enterprises. CorpID’s core mission is to build an integrated digital government infrastructure — offering unified identity authentication, digital signing, form pre-filling, and e-licence storage — replacing paper-heavy, cumbersome traditional processes and enabling smart city development through seamless data connectivity.

The platform is open to companies incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and businesses registered under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310), including sole proprietorships and partnerships. The DPO requires all enterprise-related e-government services to support CorpID within 18 months of launch, and will continue expanding ecosystem coverage through sandbox initiatives, cross-industry identity standard interoperability, and fully online registration processes.

eSign.AI: The Digital Signing Engine Behind CorpID

eSign.AI is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide, offering a complete signing framework from simple electronic signatures to the highest-level compliant digital signatures — meeting diverse regulatory requirements across industries and jurisdictions.

On the identity verification front, eSign.AI has completed integration with iAM Smart, enabling individual identity verification through Hong Kong’s citizen digital identity system, and providing legally valid digital certificate services for both enterprises and individuals.

Looking ahead, the eSign.AI SaaS platform will be deeply integrated with CorpID, providing enterprise and individual identity verification for Hong Kong businesses, and supporting both electronic and digital signing that complies with Hong Kong’s Electronic Transactions Ordinance — connecting the full digital contracting lifecycle for government and enterprise alike.

Getting Ahead of the AI Era: From eSignGlobal to eSign.AI

The electronic signature industry is undergoing a structural shift from “tooling” to “intelligence.” Market data underscores this acceleration: the AI-powered contract analysis tools market has grown from USD 3.32 billion in 2025 to USD 4.3 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 29.6%. Signing is just one node in the contract lifecycle — document generation, workflow orchestration, compliance tracking, and post-execution management are all being transformed by AI, and the industry window is closing fast.

In April 2026, the company officially rebranded from eSignGlobal to eSign.AI, completing its strategic transformation from an e-signature tool provider to an AI-native contract automation platform. As the company’s spokesperson noted, this rebrand is not cosmetic — it is an acknowledgment of where the product actually is. Customers were already using eSign.AI to automate workflows that go far beyond the signature itself.

eSign Automation Skill was launched alongside the rebrand — an AI-powered signing automation framework for enterprise workflows that enables complete contract signing through natural language interaction, with no manual intervention required. Whether it is single-party approval, multi-party sequential signing, or large-scale parallel execution, an AI Agent can orchestrate the entire workflow in a single call. All signature initiations and status queries return structured JSON outputs, directly parseable by leading large language models and intelligent workflow systems.

eSign Automation is now available in the OpenClaw ecosystem and supports integration via Claude MCP, ChatGPT, and other leading AI platforms.

By combining AI automation capabilities with CorpID’s government-grade digital identity infrastructure, eSign.AI delivers a complete solution for Hong Kong enterprises — from identity verification to intelligent signing to full workflow automation.

About eSign.AI

eSign.AI (formerly eSignGlobal) is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide. The platform serves over 100 countries and regions, covering core industries including financial services, manufacturing, real estate, human resources, and healthcare — with 1,500+ scenario applications and 3,000+ ecosystem partners. eSign.AI holds ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 27018 certifications and supports major regulatory frameworks including the U.S. ESIGN Act / UETA, EU eIDAS, HIPAA, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11. Infrastructure is anchored by independent data centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Frankfurt, Germany.

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The 9th AskGamblers Awards Finalists Announced as Voting Starts

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The highly anticipated 9th AskGamblers Awards has officially moved into the voting phase. Following a rigorous selection process, the finalists across 5 premier categories have been revealed: Best Casino, Best New Casino, Best New Slot, Best Sportsbook, Best Provider. Players are invited to cast their votes until 11 June.

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The voting stage of the 9th annual AskGamblers Awards has officially begun. The list of finalists is announced, and the first votes are already coming in. 

Players will have a chance to vote for their favourites until 11 June, when the winners will be announced at the gala ceremony in Belgrade. There’s a total of 5 categories where popular votes are taken into consideration:

Best CasinoBest New CasinoBest SportsbookBest New SlotBest Game Provider

There aren’t any big changes to the voting process compared to last year. The votes from the prominent members of AskGamblers Forum will be counted in as well, while some award winners will be announced directly by the AskGamblers teams. 

These include: Best Crypto Casino, Best Partner, and Best Manager categories, while the AskGamblers Superstar Award is expected to be handed to the operator that illustrates the brand values best.

Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, is excited for voting to start: “We’re seeing some familiar contestants, but there are a lot of new names, so it will be exciting to see who comes up on top.”

“We invite players to vote for their favourites! This is a chance for you to speak your mind and support operators and games that shape this industry,” Radunović added.

Before the AskGamblers Awards Ceremony that takes place on 11 June, Charity Night is scheduled for 10 June.

About AskGamblers

AskGamblers.com strives to provide current, objective, and accurate information and guide its users towards a safe gaming experience. The way we deliver our services, from the online casino, sportsbook, slot, and bonus reviews to our trusted Complaint Service, is best described by our motto: ‘Get the truth. Then play.’

For more information about AskGamblers and AskGamblers Awards, please contact dijana.radunovic@g2m.com.

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SUNMI Wins 2026 Red Dot Design Awards with Five Products, Leading Global Commercial Industrial Design

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SINGAPORE, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the 2026 German Red Dot Design Award were officially announced. Five of SUNMI Technology’s flagship products won awards: the CPad Business Tablet, CPad PAY, FLEX 3 Interactive Display, the V3 handheld POS Terminal and L3 Industrial PDA. These products stood out with three core design concepts: integration, versatility and human-centricity.

Known as “The Oscars” of global industrial design, the Red Dot Award has strict evaluation criteria covering aesthetics, ergonomics, scenario adaptability and sustainability. SUNMI adheres to original commercial scenario customization, rejecting crudely modified consumer devices. All winning products are originally developed for real commercial scenarios such as cash register, food delivery, industrial inspection and store operations, covering the entire commercial track with high scenario adaptability. Meanwhile, it practices ESG concepts, adopting eco-friendly materials and modular structures to extend equipment service life, reduce consumable consumption, and implement low-carbon and long-term design, which perfectly meets the Red Dot’s sustainability evaluation criteria.

Simplify Complexity: With highly integrated design, SUNMI eliminates the “patchwork feeling” of cluttered devices and tangled cables in traditional commercial scenarios, streamlining store operations and saving space.All-in-One Versatility: Beyond a single tool function, SUNMI’s products achieve flexible transformation through modular and multi-form designs to proactively adapt to changing business needs. The CPad series with modular accessories and FLEX 3’s Lego-style modular design enable multi-scenario application and long-term reuse.Human-Centric Design: Every detail is human-oriented, focusing on real pain points to enhance scenario experience. The L3 Industrial PDA reduces high-frequency work fatigue through scientific weight distribution; the V3 Smart POS Terminal balances large-screen visibility and grip comfort; CPad PAY integrates full-link functions to simplify workflows.

These honors stem from SUNMI’s long-term commitment to a sustainable society, original commercial R&D and ESG. In the future, SUNMI will uphold its core concepts, expand the boundaries of commercial industrial design, and empower global businesses with user-oriented, eco-friendly and high-value products.

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