Abstract
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
