Metal injection molding (MIM) is a manufacturing process that combines the versatility of plastic injection molding with the strength and integrity of wrought metals. This advanced technique involves mixing finely powdered metal with a binder material to create a "feedstock" that is then shaped and solidified using injection molding machines.
The metal injection molding market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders or partnerships), of products obtained through metal injection molding, that is used across various industries to produce precise, complex parts that are difficult or cost-prohibitive to manufacture with traditional metalworking techniques.
The global metal injection molding market was valued at $2,852.45 million in 2018 which grew till 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 6.0%.
Rising Consumer Electronics Manufacturing
During the historic period, the rising consumer electronics manufacturing supported the growth of the metal injection molding market. Consumer electronics manufacturing refers to the process of producing electronic devices and gadgets for personal or household use. Metal injection molding helps consumer electronics manufacturing by enabling the production of complex metal parts with high precision and consistency. It allows for the creation of intricate shapes and geometries that are difficult or impossible to achieve with traditional manufacturing methods. For instance, in November 2023, according to the Federal Reserve System, a US-based government organization, in the manufacturing sector, specific subsectors experienced growth, with appliances and components showing a 1.5% increase and computer and electronic products seeing a 1.9% gain. Therefore, the rising consumer electronics manufacturing contributed to the metal injection molding market expansion.
Innovative Products Driving Metal Injection Molding Advancements
Major companies operating in the metal injection molding market are developing innovative products to enable the production of intricate metal parts. For instance, in November 2023, Sodick Plustech, a US-based metal injection molding company, introduced a precision metal powder injection molding machine called m:MIM, which is based on their V-Line melt preparation and delivery system. This technology aims to address the challenges of metal injection molding by providing precise fill control and high injection responsiveness, resulting in net-shape parts without defects. The m:MIM machine utilizes a two-stage injection system to tackle the particular challenges associated with metal injection molding, offering enhanced precision and efficiency in producing complex metal components. This advancement showcases Sodick Plustech's commitment to innovation in the MIM space, providing solutions that improve the quality and production process of metal parts.
The global metal injection molding market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up 21.98% of the total market in 2022.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider metal injection molding market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by material, by machine type and by end-user market.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Macro-Economic Scenario- The report provides an analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and impact of rising inflation on global and regional markets, providing strategic insights for businesses in the metal injection molding market.
- Global Market Size And Growth- Global historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis - Historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2018-2023) (2023-2028, 2033F) and analysis for each segment by material, by machine type and by end-user in the market. Historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028) and (2028-2033) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size and Growth- Regional market size (2023), historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Competitive Benchmarking - Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers and Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions, which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies - Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations - This section includes recommendations for metal injection molding providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Material: Stainless Steel; Low Alloy Steel; Soft Magnetic Material; Other Materials
- 2) By Machine Type: Hydraulic; Electric; Hybrid
- 3) By End User: Automotive; Industrial; Electronics; Medical; Firearms; Aerospace and Defense; Other End-Users
- Companies Mentioned: Epson Atmix Corporation; Sintex a/s; Smith Metal Products; Indo-MIM; NetShape Technologies.
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; Italy; Spain; UK; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; metal injection molding indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.