Global Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Global Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Market, By Material (Stainless Steel, Low Alloy Steel, Carbon Steel, Soft Magnetic Alloy, Cobalt Alloy, Tool Steel, Tungsten Steel, Titanium, Controlled Expansion Alloys, High-Temperature Alloys, Carbonyl Iron Powder, Others), End Users (Automotive, Aerospace, Defense and Firearms, Electronics, Power Tools, Industrial, Sporting Goods, Medical and Dental, Oil Exploration, I.T. and Telecommunication, Consumer Goods, Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029.

Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Market Analysis and Size

The metal injection molding (MIM) is rising in demand across various industries, extensively in automotive, electrical and electronics. Metal injection molding is gaining traction in the electronics industry as the industry's demand for small and complex parts grows, as does the demand for miniaturization of electronics devices. The global metal injection molding market is being fueled by the exponential growth of the automotive industry, particularly in emerging economies such as India and China.

Global metal injection molding (MIM) market was valued at USD 3.96 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 9.80 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 12.00% during the forecast period of 2022-2029. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Metal Injection molding, also known as MIM technology, is a metalworking manufacturing technology. It is a process that is done by mixing the binder material to create a feedstock which is used to produce the final product. It can eliminate several product finishing steps and make it possible to produce different parts of complex shapes with high precision at minimal costs. It is used in various applications such as electronics, power tools and others.

Global Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Market Dynamics

This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail as below:

Drivers

• Numerous benefits of wood grain powder coating

Metal injection molding (MIM) technique is a huge time saver and cost-efficient metalworking process compared to traditional manufacturing methods. The technology reduces the product development cycle and does not require expensive multistage machining operations for functioning. It further provides complex product designs for metal parts. It also allows producing components with complex shapes and precise tolerances. Additionally, it provides the customer with the highest density, tolerance, surface treatment, and branding factors. The MIM technology ensures near full density of metal parts, as high as 99.5%. These enhanced factors are driving the growth of the market over the forecasted period.

Opportunities

• Technical advancements and enhanced designs

The MIM manufacturing process allows achieving the highest precision in the finished product regardless of the complexity of its design. It also allows producing components with precise tolerances. Compared to traditional metalworking technologies, MIM design is flexible and almost unlimited. this factor gives the ultimate freedom to the product designer in order to customize teir own designed patterns. Moroever, larger MIM parts can also be produced (weighing up to 453g). Additionally, any structure or shape can be achieved using using metal injection moulding. This factor is creating significant growth opportunities for the market over the forecasted period.

Restraints/Challenges

• Fluctuations in raw material prices

Metal injection molding includes using two primary raw materials: metal powders and a binder. The inconsistent raw material prices have a direct negative impact on the overall market's growth. As a result, these fluctuations will pose a major challenge to the growth rate of the metal injection molding (MIM) market.

This metal injection molding (MIM) market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the metal injection molding (MIM) market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

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Recent Developments

• In 2021, metal powder products announced that it had completed the acquisition of Proform Powdered Metals, based in U.S. It is a leading provider of high-quality sintered bronze bearings and spacers.

Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

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Global Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Market Scope

The metal injection molding (MIM) market is segmented on the basis of material and end users. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Material

• Stainless Steel
• Low Alloy Steel
• Carbon Steel
• Soft Magnetic Alloy
• Cobalt Alloy
• Tool Steel
• Tungsten Steel
• Titanium
• Controlled Expansion Alloys
• High-Temperature Alloys
• Carbonyl Iron Powder
• Others

End Users

• Electrical & Electronics
• Fiber Optic Connectors
• Filter Components
• Heat Sinks
• Micro-Switches
• Connectors
• Others
• Automotive
• Electrical Systems
• Fuel System
• Interiors
• Powertrain
• Safety System
• Others
• Medical
• Surgical Instruments
• Orthopedic
• Implants
• Others
• Aerospace
• Fasteners
• Screws
• Seatbelt Components
• Bushings
• Rotors
• Others
• Firearms & Defense
• Fire Suppression
• Cam Block
• Sensor Housings
• Others

Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The metal injection molding (MIM) market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by material and end users as referenced above.

The countries covered in the metal injection molding (MIM) market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, Israel, Egypt, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Asia-Pacific dominates the market in terms of market share and market revenue and will continue to flourish its dominance during the forecast period of 2022-2029. The market growth over this region is attributed to the increasing population and rising industrialization.

North America on the other hand, is estimated to show lucrative growth over the forecast period of 2022-2029, due to the rapid economic development and rising demands from various end user industries in the region.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Market Share Analysis

The metal injection molding (MIM) market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to metal injection molding (MIM) market.

Some of the major players operating in the metal injection molding (MIM) market are

• ASH Industries (U.S.)
• Rockleigh Industries. (U.S.)
• Molex Group LLC (U.S.)
• Schunk Sintermetalltechnik GmbH (Germany)
• Medicines Patent Pool (Switzerland)
• Sandvik AB (Sweden)
• TEKNA. (China)
• PSM Industries, Inc. (U.S.)
• GKN Powder Metallurgy (India)
• Advanced Powder Products, Inc. (U.S.)
• Alpha Precision Group (U.S.)
• CMG Technologies (U.K.)
• Epson Atmix Corporation (Japan)
• Hitachi Metals, Ltd. (Japan)
• Smith Metal Products. (U.S.)
• Parmaco Metal Injection Molding AG (Switzerland)
• INDO-MIM (India)

Research Methodology: Global Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Market

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The key research methodology used by DBMR research team is data triangulation which involves data mining, analysis of the impact of data variables on the market, and primary (industry expert) validation. Apart from this, data models include Vendor Positioning Grid, Market Time Line Analysis, Market Overview and Guide, Company Positioning Grid, Patent Analysis, Pricing Analysis, Company Market Share Analysis, Standards of Measurement, Global versus Regional and Vendor Share Analysis. To know more about the research methodology, drop in an inquiry to speak to our industry experts.

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