Metal and Ceramic Injection Molding

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

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