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Parivas Introduces Additive Watchmaking – A New Category in Horology

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May 7, 2026

Parivas introduces the most advanced application of additive case design within contemporary horology.

LOS ANGELES, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Los Angeles-based luxury watch company Parivas introduces a new category in horology: additive watch design. On May 18, 2026, with the launch of the Exo.1, Parivas unveils the first watch built from nothing – constructed as a single monolithic structure, engineered from an aerospace discipline, and made possible entirely through additive manufacturing. This is not a refinement of what came before. It is truly original.

A New Era in Watchmaking

The era of additive watchmaking is the first period in the craft’s history where makers are no longer designing within the limits of their tools — their tools are constrained only by their ideas. Parivas was born entirely from this new era of additive manufacturing, with co-founders Mickey Brown (CEO) and Justin Chang (COO) bringing over 30 years of combined experience in mechanical engineering and additive manufacturing. They approached the watch purely as designers and engineers — and that objectivity is precisely what made the Exo.1 possible.

Introducing the Exo.1

Named for the exoskeleton it evokes, the Exo.1 carries its innovation visibly, in its exterior. Its case is defined by an exceptionally complex structural lattice that extends without interruption across bezel, body, and lugs — a seamless, open-worked, monolithic architecture unlike anything in contemporary horology. Floating hour markers, printed with hollow cores, embed tritium tubes and hover within the lattice. The result is a watch whose core identity is not concealed within it, but made prominently visible by its very design.

Solar Dusted™ & The Monolithic Case

Two innovations define the Genesis Collection’s visual language. The Solar Dusted™ finish — a brand-new metal surface produced through a proprietary sintering process — resolves a wavelike, fingerprint-esque texture that shifts under direct sunlight, ensuring no two pieces resolve in exactly the same way. Every Exo.1 is unique. The monolithic case unifies what traditional construction separates — bezel, body, lugs, and dial features — into a single unbroken structure, eliminating the interfaces where misalignments and inconsistencies occur in conventional watchmaking and only possible through additive manufacturing.

10,000 Hours. Six Years. One Conviction.

The Exo.1 was conceived years before it could be produced at the standards Parivas required. Deep roots in the additive manufacturing industry gave the team a clear view of the technology’s trajectory and the confidence to design ahead of it. As CEO Mickey Brown states: “The Exo.1 did not adapt to the technology. The technology had to rise to meet it.” Every Parivas watch is hand-assembled in Los Angeles by the same core engineering team who designed it — a commitment that is central to the brand’s philosophy.

Technical Specifications

Powering the Exo.1 is the Parivas Caliber P1001S — a customized Swiss automatic skeleton movement built on Sellita SW300-1SA architecture, finished with rhodium plating and soleillage decoration. It is certified under the Parivas Chronometer standard, an in-house precision program developed in concert with the Horological Society of New York, built to exceed ISO 3159 international standards.

Case Specifications

Case Material: 316L SSDiameter: 42 mmThickness: 10 mmLug Width: 20 mmLug to Lug: 49 mmWeight (approx.): 107 gramsWater Resistance: 6 barCrystal: Sapphire, Anti-reflective

P1001S Specifications

Parivas ChronometerPower Reserve: 56 hoursJewels: 25Frequency: 28,800 bph (4 Hz)Shock Protection: IncablocAntimagnetism: 4,800 A/mFinishing: Rhodium plating, Soleillage decoration

Acquiring the Exo.1

Batch 01 of the Exo.1 will be limited to 30 pieces, available exclusively through a curated waitlist opening to the public on May 18, 2026, via Parivas.com. Delivery is expected in Q1 2027. Available for purchase in the U.S. only.

Waitlist Opens: May 18, 2026Batch 01: 30 PiecesRetail Price: $7,500Delivery Window: Q1 2027

Additional Information

View the full press kit here.

About Parivas

Parivas is a Los Angeles-based independent watchmaker founded on the principles of additive manufacturing and aerospace engineering. The company introduces a new category in horology — additive watch design — and is the first independent horological house to apply additive case design at this level of complexity and precision. Parivas watches are hand-assembled in Los Angeles by the same engineering team who designed them. The brand name is derived from the Latin “Pario e Pulvas,” meaning “created from dust,” a phrase that speaks directly to both the brand’s origin and process.

PRESS CONTACT

Jared Woods
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer, Parivas
press@parivas.com
parivas.com | @parivas_watches

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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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5 hours ago

May 8, 2026

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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5 hours ago

May 8, 2026

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.’

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

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5 hours ago

May 8, 2026

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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