The Global Market for Powder Metallurgy Parts is Projected to Reach US$15.7 Billion by 2020
Emerging
Applications Drive Demand for Powder Metallurgy, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global
report on Powder Metallurgy. The
global market for Powder Metallurgy Parts is projected to reach US$15.7 billion
by 2020, driven
by emerging applications and revival in the global automotive industry.
Powder Metallurgy (PM), defined as the science of solid
state sintering, offers benefits such as lower machining costs, elimination of wastages,
material conservation, and uniformity in machined shapes and dimensions. Powder
metal technology finds application in the production of automotive and
aerospace parts and component. Recovery in major end-use markets has been
driving demand for metal powders and PM parts since the official end of
the 2007-09 economic downturn. Representing the largest end-use market for
metal powders and PM parts, the global automotive industry influences growth in
the market. Demand for PM based structural auto parts, transmission and engine
components, sintered magnets, and self-lubricating bearings is highly dependent
on automobile production trends.
The inherent qualities of powder metallurgy are
expanding the application scope of PM beyond the conventional automotive
market. Future growth in the market is forecast to come from new emerging
applications in aerospace, construction, and mechanical engineering. Rapid rate
of advancements in electronic and computer components is likely to generate
demand growth for aluminum and titanium-based powder metals. Additionally, increased
investments in renewable energy and the resulting increase in production of solar
panels and wind turbines offers lucrative growth potential for PM. Although
currently in the experimental phase, nanoceramic powders are expected to play a
significant role in future PM applications. Although PM technology has been
confined to metal powders, the future is expected to witness increased use of
compounds formed using non-metallic elements.
Technological advancements in PM parts manufacturing
such as hot isostatic pressing, metal injection molding and additive manufacturing are driving opportunities in the metal powder market. Additive
manufacturing has been gaining immense popularity over the recent years, with
numerous application possibilities being researched and studied. Robust potential
for further investments in this area will spur demand for metal powders in
additive manufacturing, alongside increase in applications in dental, medical,
oil & gas and aerospace sectors.
As stated by the new market research report on Powder Metallurgy, Europe represents the
largest market for PM parts worldwide. Asia-Pacific is forecast to emerge as
the fastest growing market with a CAGR of 5.7% over the analysis period.
Major players covered in the report include AMETEK
Specialty Metal Products, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Diamet Corporation,
Erasteel SAS, Federal-Mogul Corp., Fine Sinter Co., Ltd., GKN Sinter Metals,
Inc., Hoeganaes Corp., Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd., H.C. Starck GmbH,
Höganäs AB, JFE Steel Corp., Kennametal, Inc., Metaldyne LLC, Miba AG, Pometon
SpA and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. among others.
The
research report titled "Powder Metallurgy:
A Global Strategic Business Report" announced by Global Industry
Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, and strategic
industry activities of major companies worldwide. The report provides market
estimates and projections in US dollars for all major geographic markets including
the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and
Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. The report also analyzes the
global market for Metal Powders in US dollars for geographic markets including
the US and Rest of World. Additionally, the report analyzes the US market for
Metal Powders in US dollars and Shipments in Tons for major product segments
including Iron & Steel, Stainless Steel, Tungsten, Aluminum and Others.
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