Metal Injection Molding- Global Developments

SUMMARY

This research service profiles important emerging developments and trends related to metal injection molding technology

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Overview
  • Overview
  • Global Technology Highlights (North America; Europe; Asia)
• Scope and Methodology
  • Scope
  • Methodology

2 METAL INJECTION MOLDING INTRODUCTION (NORTH AMERICA; EUROPE; ASIA)

• Metal Injection Molding
  • Metal Injection Molding Introduction
  • Metal Injection Molding Manufacturing Process
  • MIM Within Powder Metallurgy Industry
• MIM Technology Market Drivers
  • Part Specific Application Development Required
  • Magnesium Metal Injection Molding Emerging

3 METAL INJECTION MOLDING TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS VIEWPOINT (NORTH AMERICA; EUROPE; ASIA)

• Metal Injection Molding Advances
  • Advances in Metal Injection Molding
  • MIM Technical Market Development 101
• Metal Molding Product Design Considerations
  • MIM Product Design Basics
  • MIM Process Capabilities
  • MIM Product Development Guidelines
• MIM Application Cost Analysis
  • Introduction
  • MIM Cost Contributors
  • Sensitivity Factor Comparisons
  • Typical Component Analysis
  • Component Mass Effects
  • Golf Club Example
  • MIM Cost Analysis Conclusions
• Medical MIM Application Examples
  • Dental Manifold
  • Orthodontic Buccal Tube System
  • Carriere Distalizer Orthodontic Supports
  • Jaw Suturing Device
  • Laparoscopic Jaw System
  • Biopsy Instrument
  • Needle Drive and Distal Clevis Assembly
  • Endoscopic Metzenbaum Scissors
• Electronic MIM Application Examples
  • Multi-Port Fiber Optic Housing
  • Cell Phone Hinge Barrel; Knuckles and Cam
  • Optical Transceiver Housing
  • Mobile Phone Flip Slider and Hinge Barrel
  • Household Appliance Electrical Connectors
• Industrial MIM Application Examples
  • Industrial Sensor Open Center Impeller
  • Blade Clamp
  • Instrument Body Assembly
  • Gun Safety Lock Parts
  • Shower Pressure Balancing Valve
  • Industrial Pump Body and Cavity Plates

4 ENABLING PROCESS TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION IN METAL INJECTION MOLDING (NORTH AMERICA; EUROPE; ASIA)

• Advanced Metal Injection Molding Technology
  • Aluminum MIM Thermal Management for Electronics
  • New MIM Heat Sink Materials for Microprocessors
  • Automated Micro-MIM Production
  • Advanced MIM Binder Materials
  • Cost Efficient Inline MIM Compounding
  • MIM Adaptation to Coinjection and Gas Assist Molding
  • Metal Molded Rapid Production Tools
  • Understanding Sintering Maximizes MIM Part Performance
• Advances in Magnesium Metal Injection Molding
  • Introduction
  • Basic TXM MIM Markets
  • The Thixomolding MIM Machine
  • The MIM Mold
  • Facilities

5 METAL INJECTION MOLDING TECHNOLOGY AND MARKET ASSESSMENT (NORTH AMERICA; EUROPE; ASIA)

• Advances in the Metal Injection Molding Industry
  • Academic Research Advances Metal Injection Molding
  • Global MIM Market Competitiveness
  • Strategic MIM Market Development Thrusts
• Global Molding Manufacturer to Market Strategies
  • Japan Steel Works' MG Precision; Productivity Driven Magnesium Molding
  • Remington Arms PMPD's Total Customer Service Strategy
  • ETA's MIM Center; Broad Ranging Timeless Technology Solutions
• Specialty Fabricator Development Strategies
  • Polymer Technologies' Expert Contract Manufacturing Capability
  • SSI-Sintered Specialities' Fully Automated Custom Molding
  • FloMet; High Performance Proprietary MIM Manufacturing

6 DIRECTORY OF PATENTS; KEY CONTACTS; AND GLOSSARY

• Key Patents Listing and Industrial Company Sourceguide
  • Key Patents Listing
  • Industrial Company Sourceguide
• Metal Injection Molding Glossary and Additional Materials Resources
  • Metal Injection Molding Glossary
  • Additional Materials Resources

7 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Database Tables
  • Metal Injection Molding Related Enduse Areas-PlastiSource
  • Metal Injection Molding--Global Developments Webwatch Directory