The Global Market for Metal Injection Molding is Projected to Reach US$6.4 Billion by 2024
Increasing Adoption of Near
Net-Shape Manufacturing Techniques Drives Growth in the Global Metal and
Ceramic Injection Molding Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts,
Inc.
GIA
launches comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers,
market share, size and demand forecasts on the global Metal and Ceramic
Injection Molding market. The global market for Metal
Injection Molding is projected to reach US$6.4 billion by 2024, driven by growing move towards
near net-shape fabrication and green technologies in industrial manufacturing
processes.
Powder
Injection Molding (PIM), comprising Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and Ceramic
Injection Molding (CIM) techniques, is an innovative near net-shape (NNS) manufacturing
process used in the manufacture of high volume, high precision, and complex
components. Key benefits with MIM and CIM include ability to process intricate
geometries, high-volume production, and cost efficiency. Growth in the market
is primarily driven by increasing demand for high-quality mechanical parts in
various end-use markets including medical devices, aerospace & defence,
telecommunications and automobile sector among others. The Metal Injection
Molding (MIM) market is further driven by growing inclination towards advanced
metalworking processes, in which wastage of material remains minimal or zero. MIM
process offers economical cost solutions along with superior surface finish,
and weight savings, for several applications compared to investment casting or
machining, and improved mechanical properties in comparison to other
net-shaping techniques such as zinc or aluminum die casting.
Technological
developments in the metal and ceramic injection molding industry in recent
years have expanded its use in several end-use applications, including
aerospace, medical devices and consumer products. New technologies such as the
plasma atomisation process allow precise control of powder properties required
to meet the demands of a wide range of MIM applications. Smartphone
applications have emerged as a major area of growth in recent years with companies
introducing various prototypes of smartphone frames and backplates that have
extended its usage beyond manufacture of small and complex components. Currently,
Ti MIM materials are gaining traction in biomedical, dental, complex 3D
structures, and Metal Matrix Composites
(MMCs) and
other MIM specific applications. Micro metal powder injection molding is further
gaining adoption in manufacture of micro components for micro
electrical-mechanical systems such as gears and motors, microfluidics and smaller
medical devices. In the automotive sector, the ongoing trend towards complex
part designs that integrate multiple functions and sustained focus on
high-volume production to gain from time-to-market benefits create further
opportunities for MIM technology. Future growth opportunities for Ceramic
Injection molding is expected to stem from increasing uptake of smartwatches
and wearable devices which is driving the demand for complex interior
components.
As
stated by the new market research report on Metal and Ceramic Injection
Molding,
Asia-Pacific represents the largest and the fastest growing market worldwide. The
growth in the market is led by factors such as accelerating growth in the
industrial and manufacturing sector and growing focus on production of quality and
sophisticated components.
Major
players in the market include Advanced Materials Technologies, Akron Porcelain
& Plastics Co., ARC Group Worldwide, Inc., CMG Technologies, CN Innovations
Holdings Ltd., Epson Atmix Corp., Form Technologies Company, GKN plc, Indo-MIM
Pvt. Ltd., Nippon Piston Ring Co. Ltd., Parmatech Corp., Phillips-Medisize
Corp., Polymer Technologies Inc., PSM Industries Inc., Smith Metal Products,
SSI-Sintered Specialties Inc. and World Class Technology, among others.
The
research report titled “Metal and Ceramic Injection
Molding: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc.,
provides a comprehensive review
of market trends, issues, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic
industry activities of global companies. The report provides market estimates
and projections in value terms for all major geographic markets such as the US,
Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe),
Asia-Pacific (China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and Rest of World.
Further, the report also analyzes the MIM market by end-use sectors –
Automotive, Consumer Products, Medical / Healthcare, Mechanical Parts, and
Information Technology.
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