Metal and Ceramic Injection Molding

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Intended Audience
Information Sources
Methodology
Geographic Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
BCC Custom Research
Related BCC Research Reports

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

Asia-Pacific MIM and CIM Markets
- Chinese MIM and CIM Markets
- Hong Kong MIM and CIM Markets
- Indian MIM and CIM Markets
- Japanese MIM and CIM Markets
- Korean MIM and CIM Markets
- Malaysian MIM and CIM Markets
Singapore MIM and CIM Markets
- Taiwanese MIM and CIM Markets
North American MIM and CIM Markets
- Canadian MIM and CIM Markets
- U.S. MIM and CIM Markets
EMEA MIM and CIM Markets
- Austrian MIM and CIM Markets
- Belgian MIM Market
- French MIM Market
- German MIM and CIM Markets
- Hungarian MIM Market
- Israeli MIM and CIM Markets
- Italian MIM and CIM Markets
- Netherlands MIM and CIM Markets
- Russian MIM and CIM Markets
- Slovakian MIM and CIM Markets
- Spanish MIM and CIM Markets
- Swedish MIM Market in Sweden
- Swiss MIM and CIM Markets
- Turkish MIM and CIM Markets
- U.K. MIM and CIM Markets
Rest of the World (ROW)
- Australian MIM and CIM Markets
- Brazilian MIM Market
- Dominican Republic MIM and CIM Markets

Chapter 6 Application Markets for the MIM and CIM Industries

Global Firearms Industry
- U.S. Firearms Industry
- Firearm Manufacturers in the U.S
- 3D Printing and Firearms
Medical and Dental Industry
- Orthopedic Products
- Dental Products
Watch Industry
3C Industry-Asia's Strength
- Products and Applications

Chapter 7 Patent Analysis

Metal Injection Molding

Chapter 8 Company Profiles

- 3M
- AB TECHNOLOGY (M) SDN. BHD.
- ADTECH CERAMICS
- ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD.
- ADVANCED METALWORKING PRACTICES LLC
- ADVANCED POWDER PRODUCTS, INC.
- ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY & MATERIALS CO. LTD.
- ADVANTAGE METAL POWDERS, INC.
- AFFINITY INTERNATIONAL ENT INC.
- Longshan Taida Ltd.
- AG Materials Inc.
- AKRON PORCELAIN & PLASTICS CO.
- ALD VACUUM TECHNOLOGIES AG
- ALLIANCE MIM
- AMERICAN CHEMET CORP.
- AMERICAN ORTHODONTICS
- AMETEK INC.
- Reading Alloys Inc.
- AMPHENOL MCP
- APG MIM
- APPLIED SEPARATIONS
- ARBURG GMBH + CO KG
- ARC GROUP WORLDWIDE, INC.
- ARCAM EBM (A GE ADDITIVE COMPANY)
- ASHLAND INC.
- ATECT CORP.
- AUSTRALIAN METAL POWDERS SUPPLIES
- AVL METAL POWDERS
- AVS INC. (ADVANCED VACUUM SYSTEMS)
- BASF AG
- BECKETT MIM LTD.
- BESTNER
- BLASCH PRECISION CERAMICS
- BMI FOURS INDUSTRIELS
- BRITT MANUFACTURING CO. (PART OF GREENE GROUP)
- C.I. HAYES
- CANA-DATUM MOULDS LTD.
- CARPENTER POWDER PRODUCTS
- CASETEK HOLDINGS LTD.
- CASTEM
- CATCHER TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
- CELANESE
- CENTER FOR INNOVATIVE SINTERED PRODUCTS
- CENTORR VACUUM INDUSTRIES
- CERADYNE INC. (PART OF 3M)
- CERAMCO INC.
- CERAMIC OXIDE FABRICATORS
- CERAMTEC GMBH
- CERBIDE INC.
- CETATECH
- CITIZEN WATCH CO.
- CLARIANT CORP.
- CM FURNACES INC.
- CMG TECHNOLOGIES
- CN INNOVATIONS HOLDINGS LTD. (ZOLTRIX)
- COHO BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD. (ZIBONE BRAND)
- COMOTEC SA
- CONTINUOUS METAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
- COORSTEK INC.
- CORE-TECH, INC.
- CPS TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
- CREMER THERMOPROZESSANLAGEN GMBH
- CYPRESS INDUSTRIES
- DEAN GROUP INTERNATIONAL LTD.
- DEMCON METAL INJECTION MOULDING
- DONCASTERS GROUP LTD.
- DORST TECHNOLOGIES
- DOU YEE TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD.
- DR. BOY GMBH & CO. KG
- DSH TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
- DURON PLASTICS LTD.
- DYNAMIC GROUP
- EASEA INTERNATIONAL LTD.
- ELEMENT 22
- ELNIK SYSTEMS
- EMBE PRODUCTS & SERVICE GMBH
- EMIL BRoLL GMBH & CO.
- ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH
- EPSON ATMIX CORP.
- ERAMET
- FILTROS LTD.
- FORM TECHNOLOGIES/OPTIMIM (WAS DYNACAST)
- FORMATEC TECHNICAL CERAMICS BV
- FUKUDA METAL FOIL AND POWDER CO. LTD.
- FW WINTER INC. & CO.
- GEVORKYAN LTD.
- GKN PLC
- GKN Sinter Metals GmbH (MIM)
- Hoeganaes Corp.
- GLOBAL ADVANCED METALS PTY LTD.
- GOCERAM AB
- HANSUH MIM TECH CO. LTD
- HARDEX
- H.C. STARCK
- HENRY SCHEIN
- HITACHI CHEMICAL CO. LTD.
- Hitachi Powdered Metals (U.S.) Inc.
- HITACHI METALS LTD.
- Hitachi Metals Precision Ltd.
- HOGANAS AB
- INDO-MIM PVT LTD.
- INMATEC TECHNOLOGIES GMBH
- INTEGER HOLDINGS CORP. (WAS GREATBATCH MEDICAL)
- INTRINSIQ MATERIALS INC.
- ISCAR LTD.
- Metaor Ltd.
- ISCAR-Microtools Division
- ITB PRECISIETECHNIEK
- JAPAN STEEL WORKS LTD.
- JIANGSU GIAN TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
- JIANGXI YUEAN SUPERFINE METAL CO., LTD.
- JJ ORTHODONTICS PVT. LTD.
- KARTESIS INDUSTRIES
- KEIR MFG INC.
- KIKUCHI SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD.
- KLaGER SPRITZGUSS GMBH & CO.
- KOBE STEEL
- KYERIM METAL (KRMIM)
- KYMERA INTERNATIONAL (ACUPOWDER, ECKA AND SCM)
- LAPKEUNG
- LEISTRITZ CORP.
- LIQUIDMETAL TECHNOLOGIES
- LOMI GMBH
- LONZA INC.
- LTC GMBH
- MATERIALS PROCESSING INC.
- MATERION
- MATHSON GROUP INC.
- MAXON MOTOR AG
- Maxon Ceramic
- MEETU-RAJ INDUSTRIES
- MEGAGEN
- MERCURY CENTRE
- METAL POWDER PRODUCTS
- NetShapeTechnologies Inc. (MIM)
- MICRO
- MICROCERAM GMBH
- MICROMOLD INC.
- MIKROTECHNIK HIRT
- MIM ITALIA SRL
- MIM-TECH ALFA SL
- MIMECRISA
- MIMEST SPA
- MIMFORMS LLC
- MKS KUNSTSTOFFSPRITZGUSS GMBH
- MMP INDUSTRIES LTD.
- MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS INC.
- Ceramics Business
- MORELLI DENTAL
- MORGAN ADVANCED MATERIALS
- MPI INC.
- MUT ADVANCED HEATING GMBH
- NANOMAG LLC
- NANOVAL GMBH & CO. KG
- NEGRI BOSSI SPA
- NEUE MATERIALIEN FUERTH GMBH
- NEW METALS AND CHEMICALS CORP.
- NIPPON ATOMIZED PROCESSING CO. LTD.
- NIPPON PISTON RING CO. LTD.
- NISHIMURA ADVANCED CERAMICS
- NISSEI PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD.
- Nissei America Inc.
- NORWOOD MEDICAL
- OBE GMBH & CO.
- OECHSLER AG
- OERLIKON METCO
- ONISHI LITE INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
- OSAKA TITANIUM TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
- PACIFIC PARTICULATE MATERIALS LTD.
- PARKWAY PRODUCTS
- PARMACO
- PARMATECH CORP.
- Old Proform Unit
- PELTSMAN CORP.
- Philips Ceramics
- PHILLIPS-MEDISIZE CORP. (A SUBSIDIARY OF MOLEX)
- PIMKOREA
- POLYALLOYS INJECTED METALS
- POLYMIM
- POMETON SPA
- PORITE LTD.
- POWDERMET INC.
- PRECISION ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.
- PTI (POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES)
- QUEBEC METAL POWDERS LTD.
- RAUSCHERT GMBH
- REICH MIM GMBH (WAS HOCK SACHSEN GMBH)
- REMINGTON OUTDOOR CO. INC.
- RETCO TOOL CO.
- RIFMET PRO LLC.
- ROCKY MOUNTAIN ORTHODONTICS
- RUGER PRECISION METALS LLC
- RYER INC.
- SAFFROSHINE ORGANICS PVT. LTD.
- SANDVIK MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
- SCHUNK SINTERMETALLTECHNIK GMBH
- SEMBACH GMBH & CO. KG
- SHANDONG JINZHU MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
- SHANGHAI FUTURE HIGH-TECH CO., LTD.
- SHANGHAI ZIYAN ALLOY APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
- SILCON PLASTIC
- SIMUWU
- SINTER METAL TECHNOLOGIES
- SINTEZ CIP LTD.
- SINTS PRECISION TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD.
- SIRRIS
- SMALL PRECISION TOOLS INC.
- SMITH METAL PRODUCTS
- SODICK PLUSTECH CO. LTD.
- North American Headquarters
- SOFINE PIM TECH
- SOLIDMICRON TECHNOLOGIES PTE LTD.
- SSI-SINTERED SPECIALTIES
- SUN STAR INC.
- SUPERCRITICAL FLUID TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
- SUPERIOR TECHNICAL CERAMIC CORP.
- SWATCH GROUP LTD.
- ETA SA Manufacture Horlogère Suisse
- Comadur
- TAISEI KOGYO CO., LTD.
- TAIWAN POWDER TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD.
- TAIWAN SINTERED METALS CO. LTD.
- MIM Manufacturing Unit
- TAURUS HOLDINGS INC.
- TAV MEDICAL
- TCK FEEDSTOCK
- TEIBOW CO. LTD.
- THERMAL TECHNOLOGY INC.
- THORTEX INC.
- THYSSENKRUPP METALLURGICAL PRODUCTS GMBH
- TLS TECHNIK GMBH & CO. SPEZIALPULVER KG
- TMC TECHNOLOGY CORP.
- TONO PRECISION CO. LTD.
- TOYO KAKO CO. LTD.
- TRUE VELOCITY INC.
- U.S. METAL POWDERS INC. (AMPAL INC. AND POUDRES HERMILLON, SARL)
- UMICORE (EARLIER EUROTUNGSTENE)
- USD FORMTEILTECHNIK GMBH (USD POWDER GMBH)
- VAC AERO FURNACES INTERNATIONAL INC.
- VALE
- Novamet Specialty Products Corp.
- WAFFER TECHNOLOGY CORP.
- WEIGHT CO. LTD. (FORMERLY TOPMIM)
- WITTMANN-BATTENFELD
- Wittmann Battenfeld of America Inc.
- WORLD CLASS TECHNOLOGY CORP./ORTHO CLASSIC
- WUNDER-MOLD
- ZCMIM TECHNOLOGY LTD.
- ZHEJIANG YAHONG MEDICAL APPARATUS CO. LTD.
- ZSCHIMMER & SCHWARZ GMBH & CO

List of Tables

Summary Table : Global Market for Metal and Ceramic Injection Molding, by Region, Through 2023
Table 1 : Comparison of Product Properties: MIM Process and Competing Processes
Table 2 : MIM Process: Potential Parameters to Be Controlled and Methods
Table 3 : Chemistry of Materials That Can Be Molded Using MIM Process
Table 4 : Mechanical Properties of Materials Made by MIM Process
Table 5 : MIM Binder Systems and Use
Table 6 : Inconel 718 Alloy MIM-Binder and Process Details
Table 7 : Binder Details for MIM Products Using 316l Stainless Steel
Table 8 : Binder Systems for Titanium and Titanium Alloy MIM
Table 9 : Binder and Process Details for Ti-6al-4v Alloy MIM
Table 10 : MIM Binder Systems and Debinding Methods
Table 11 : Comparison of Binder and Debinding Processes
Table 12 : Binder Compositions from U.S. Patents
Table 13 : Comparison of Various Debinding Approaches
Table 14 : Impact of Debinding Systems on Final MIM Product and Process
Table 15 : Primary Debinding Conditions for Various Binder Systems
Table 16 : Secondary Debinding Conditions for Various Binder Systems
Table 17 : Sintering Conditions and Equipment for Various MIM Materials
Table 18 : Common Magnesium Alloys and Compositions
Table 19 : Magnesium Alloy Properties and Applications, by Industry
Table 20 : Comparison of Injection Molded and Die Case Mag Alloy Properties
Table 21 : Corrosion Rates of Injection Molded Magnesium Articles
Table 22 : Titanium MIM–Technical Details Summary
Table 23 : Examples of Titanium Medical Specifications
Table 24 : Industry Award Winning Complex MIM Parts, 1979-2017
Table 25 : Comparison of LPIM and HPIM Processes
Table 26 : Ceramic Component Manufacturers’ Application Markets
Table 27 : Ceramic Component Manufacturers’ Material and Process Capabilities
Table 28 : Markets and Applications for CIM Products and Typical Materials
Table 29 : Zircon PIM Parts Binder System and Process Details
Table 30 : Ceramic Binder Systems and Use
Table 31 : CIM Equipment Suppliers
Table 32 : Companies Active in Ceramic Injection Molding
Table 33 : Summary of Acquisitions in the MIM and CIM Markets
Table 34 : Global MIM and CIM Market Share, by Region, 2017
Table 35 : Global MIM and CIM Market, by Region, Through 2023
Table 36 : Major Global Metal Injection Molding Powder Producers
Table 37 : Global Exports of Iron and Steel Powders, by Country, 2013-2017
Table 38 : Selected Global Suppliers of Iron and Steel Powders
Table 39 : Global Exports of Alloy Steel Powders, by Country, 2013-2017
Table 40 : Selected Global Suppliers of Alloy Steel Powders
Table 41 : Selected Global Suppliers of Cobalt Flakes and Powders
Table 42 : Global Exports of Nickel Flakes and Powders, by Country, 2013–2017
Table 43 : Titanium Powder Classification and Characteristics
Table 44 : Titanium Powder Manufacturers
Table 45 : Metal Powder Manufacturers in Japan
Table 46 : Major Global MIM Feedstock Suppliers
Table 47 : Common Binder Systems Used in MIM
Table 48 : Binder Systems Reported for Various MIM Materials
Table 49 : Injection Molding Machine Manufacturers for MIM and CIM
Table 50 : Selected Suppliers for Aqueous Debinding Units
Table 51 : Selected Sintering Technology Suppliers
Table 52 : Vacuum Furnace Manufacturers for MIM and CIM
Table 53 : Lab Equipment Used by MIM Manufacturers
Table 54 : Suppliers of Test Equipment for Crack and Void Detection in MIM Parts
Table 55 : Major Manufacturers of Global PIM Parts
Table 56 : MIM and CIM Companies in China
Table 57 : Selected MIM And CIM Companies in India
Table 58 : MIM Companies in Korea and Their Major Activities
Table 59 : Selected MIM and CIM Companies in Europe
Table 60 : Selected MIM and CIM Suppliers in Europe
Table 61 : Global Imports of Firearm Components, by Country, Through 2017
Table 62 : Global Exports of Firearm Components, by Country, Through 2017
Table 63 : Imports of Specific Weapons to the U.S., Through 2016
Table 64 : Firearm Production in the U.S., by Company, 2016
Table 65 : Orthopedic Appliances Imported, by Country, Through 2017
Table 66 : MIM Materials and Uses in Medical Implant Applications
Table 67 : Major Implant Manufacturing Companies and Segments
Table 68 : Global Imports of Dental Fittings, by Country, Through 2017
Table 69 : Global Exports of Dental Fittings, by Country, Through 2017
Table 70 : Orthodontic Suppliers in the U.S.
Table 71 : FDA Registered Dental Bracket Manufacturers
Table 72 : Global Imports of Surgical Instruments, by Country, Through 2017
Table 73 : Medical Instruments Made by MIM Technology and Types of Materials Used
Table 74 : Global Import Market of Watch Cases and Components, by Country, Through 2017
Table 75 : Global Exports of Watch Cases and Components, by Country, Through 2017
Table 76 : Top Swiss Watch and Watch Component Makers That Use CIM Products
Table 77 : MIM Materials and Parts Used in 3C Products
Table 78 : MIM Products in the Global 3C Industry and Market Size, 2016
Table 79 : Recent U.S. Patents Filed with MIM in the Claim, 2015 Through February 2018
Table 80 : Important Global Patents and Patent Applications on Powder Technology for MIM, 1994–2014
Table 81 : Important Global Patents and Patent Applications on Binder Technology for MIM, 1991–2014
Table 82 : Important Global Patents and Patent Applications on Mixing Technology for MIM, 1982–2014
Table 83 : Important Global Patents and Patent Applications on Injection Technology on MIM, 1988–2016
Table 84 : Important Global Patents and Patent Applications on Debinding Technology for MIM, 1987-2007
Table 85 : Important Global Patents and Patent Applications on Sintering Technology for MIM, 1988–2015
Table 86 : Important Global Patents and Patent Applications on MIM Using Titanium and Titanium Alloys, 1988–2015

List of Figures

Summary Figure : Global Market for Metal and Ceramic Injection Molding, by Region, 2017-2023
Figure 1 : MIM and Other Processes Compared
Figure 2 : MIM Process Optimization with Pressure and Temperature
Figure 3 : Typical Thermal Debinding and Sintering Cycle for 17-4PH Alloy
Figure 4 : Number of Journal Articles Published on MIM Each Year, 1980–2017
Figure 5 : Major MIM And CIM Supplier Base, by Segment, 2017
Figure 6 : Distribution of Global PIM Market, by Region, 2017
Figure 7 : MIM Sales in Japan, 2009-2018
Figure 8 : MIM Sales in Japan, by Segment, 2012-2016
Figure 9 : MIM Production Market in Japan, by Material, 2012-2016
Figure 10 : Manufacturers of Firearms in the United States, by Type, 2011-2016
Figure 11 : Firearm Exports from the United States, by Type, 2011-2016
Figure 12 : Firearm Import Volumes to the United States, by Type, 2011-2016
Figure 13 : Joint Replacement Surgeries Done in the U.S., 2012-2016
Figure 14 : Global Shipment Volumes of Electronic Devices, 2016-2020
Figure 15 : U.S. Patents Issued on MIM Technologies, 1976 Through March 2018
Figure 16 : U.S. Patents and Patent Applications Filed on MIM Technologies Since 1976, by Material
Figure 17 : U.S. Patents and Patent Applications Filed on MIM Technologies Since 1976, by Application
Figure 18 : Inventors of MIM-Related Technologies, by Country, 1976-2018
Figure 19 : U.S. Patents and Patent Applications with MIM in the Claim, 1983–2018*
Figure 20 : Indo-MIM Company Revenues, 2008-2017

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