This report summarizes the global market trends in the MIM and CIM industry. Although the emphasis is mainly on the MIM market, coverage of the CIM market has been expanded from earlier reports. CIM markets are perhaps reaching a level of size where it may be interesting to review the CIM market separately.
The CIM market is still not as widely established as the MIM market. It is a complementary process technology for ceramic manufacturing, among many others. However, we have discovered an increasing number of companies that are actively using CIM and several new CIM companies are added in this report. The market players who are active in CIM are also active in many other ceramic processing methods, which makes it difficult to put meaningful numbers on the industry size.
A more detailed study of the CIM market is included in this report and should provide the reader with a better understanding of the market. 2017 market size (by geography) is also provided. The challenges come from trying to understand binder systems, as these dictate the process equipment and conditions to be employed. To assist with this difficulty, we have incorporated detailed information on binder systems for different materials and several tables of data with technical information related to binder technology.
This research provides the only market report for MIM and CIM technologies that routinely reviews all the patents published in this market. Further, we also review PhD dissertations from worldwide MIM and CIM technologies. This research also continues to monitor journal articles related to MIM and has incorporated many tables and charts with relevant information from these sources. Companies will benefit from these reviews and analyses as the MIM market is uniquely driven by engineering technology. The MIM market can be difficult for companies wishing to compete through manufacturing excellence. Experience continues to be the key to expertise in this market.
The supplier side of the market is crucial to MIM. There are many products that MIM manufacturers buy that are unique to the MIM industry. These products are not widely used in other markets. These include certain grades of metal powder (less than 25 microns in size or metallic microspheres), MIM feedstock and debinding equipment. Companies that support the MIM market with such technologies have benefited from the growth of the MIM market. BASF is a noted example, with their catamold technology of binders, which helped them corner a large share of the global feedstock market.
All major application segments of MIM and CIM are studied in detail. The titanium product market is presented in more detail in this report compared to previous reports. The binder systems used in Titanium MIM are also reviewed in this report. Application markets such as aerospace and medical for titanium MIM are presented. Firearms, one of the largest application markets for MIM, are covered in more detail, with more than 50 U.S. companies that produced more than 10,000 units of firearms in 2016. More detail is provided for 65 dental bracket manufacturers and the computer, communications and consumer(3C) markets, based mostly in Asia.
The Report Includes:
An overview of the global market for metal injection molding (MIM) and ceramic injection molding (CIM) technologies, covering both powder and liquid processes
Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2017, estimates for 2018 and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
Reviews and analysis of the patents awarded in the MIM and CIM technologies, by technology, by year and by geography; discussion on trends
Detailed analysis of various supplier products and technologies supporting the MIM and CIM marketplace, by technology and by geography; includes comprehensive lists of suppliers by product
Detailed analysis of various application markets for MIM and CIM technologies, such as firearms, medical and dental and watch making; includes comprehensive lists of customers by industry
Descriptions of the diverse products that can be made via powder metal injection molding and thixo-molding technologies, and the different markets for parts, including automotive, aerospace, consumer products, industrial, medical, dental and the 3C industry; materials used in each
Company profiles of the major palyers of the industry, including Hitachi Chemical Co. Ltd , Nippon Piston Ring Co. Ltd., Rocky Mountain Orthodontics , Small Precision Tools Inc., Zcmim Technology Ltd and Thermal Technology Inc.
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
Chapter 3 Metal Injection Molding
Metal Injection Molding
Designing with MIM
Complexity
Precision
Weight and Size
Section Thickness
Production Volumes
Materials
Application Assistance
Secondary Operations
Materials in MIM Process
Binder Technology and Debinding Process
Titanium Alloys MIM and Binders
Supercritical Fluid Extraction
Sublimation for Binder Removal
MIM of Magnesium Alloys
Production of Magnesium
Advantages of Thixomolding
MIM of Titanium and Titanium Alloys
Titanium Alloys in the Aerospace Industry
Titanium Alloys in the Medical Industry
Titanium Properties-Medical
Successful Applications
Ceramic Injection Molding
Low-Pressure Injection Molding
High-Pressure Injection Molding
Ceramic Market Players, Materials and Processes
Current Market Trends and Projections
Mature Technology Attracting New Entrants
Technology Driving Value Creation
Consolidation and Growth in MIM Markets
Global Economic Outlook and MIM Markets
Chapter 4 Supplier Markets for MIM and CIM
Metal and Alloy Powder Suppliers
Iron and Steel Powders
Ferro Alloys
Cobalt Powders
Nickel Powders
Titanium and Alloy Powders
Metal and Alloy Powder Suppliers in Japan
Feedstock Suppliers
Magnesium
Binders
Mixer Equipment for Feedstock
Equipment Manufacturers
Injection Molding Machines
Debinding and Sintering Equipment
Setters
Crack Detection
Chapter 5 Analysis of Metal and Ceramic Injection Molding Markets
Chapter 6 Application Markets for the MIM and CIM Industries
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