Metal Injection Molding, CIM and Sinter-based AM: Deep dive articles
Exclusively focused on the technical and commercial advancements within Metal Injection Molding, CIM, and sinter-based AM technologies, including Binder Jetting and Fused Filament Fabrication, our mission, here at PIM International is to present in-depth articles that provide unique perspectives on the below topics. Rediscover timeless articles from our archives in an easy-to-access format below. For the latest articles and industry news in the current issue of PIM International magazine, click here.
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Ceramic AM at scale: The story of how Steinbach AG scaled production to 12,000 parts a year for Da Vinci Surgical Systems
Steinbach AG is considered a pioneer in the use of Additive Manufacturing for the serial production of high-performance technical ceramics. This case study describes its pioneering path to successfully implement the manufacturing of a new type of ceramic tube, with highly complex geometries, to be used in Da Vinci Surgical Systems robotic solutions for endoscopic surgery. With this application, Steinbach has achieved an annual production rate of 12,000 units and, in so doing, established itself as a leading service provider in ceramic AM. Go to article…
In MIM’s post-smartphone era, where is China’s Metal Injection Molding industry going?
Over the last decade, the Metal Injection Moulding industry enjoyed dramatic growth on the back of the rise of applications in smartphones. There are indications, however, that the tide is turning and the industry can no longer rely on the types of components that it once produced by MIM in the tens of millions a month.
Here, Dr Chiou (Dr Q) reflects on the rise of MIM in the consumer electronics industry and explains what Chinese producers are doing to grow their businesses in MIM’s post-smartphone era. Go to article…
Global Markets for Metal Injection Moulding: Data and insight from World PM2022 and beyond
How has the global Metal Injection Moulding industry weathered the most turbulent years in recent history, and what has the impact been on MIM’s key markets worldwide? In this overview, PIM International’s Nick Williams reports on market data presented at World PM2022, the first Powder Metallurgy World Congress since the COVID pandemic, held in Lyon, France from October 9-13.
This is supplemented by other available data sources and insight from conversations with industry leaders at the event. Go to article…
Tritone’s MoldJet: The definition-defying AM technology advancing steadily toward commercialisation
Tritone’s MoldJet is unique as an Additive Manufacturing process – not Binder Jetting, Material Extrusion, nor Material Jetting, the MoldJet process involves a number of steps that share features with common sinter-based AM technologies, but don’t quite fall under their definitions. But this isn’t simply a novel fringe technology: Tritone’s founders have drawn on extensive experience within Israel’s 2D and 3D printing ecosystem to build a robust AM platform that is very simple, yet highly sophisticated. Joseph Kowen visited Tritone and here reports on the MoldJet process and its potential applications. Go to article…
The metal powder-based processing of titanium: MIM and AM-related highlights from the PMTi2022 conference
Since the very first PM Titanium conference in Brisbane, Australia, in 2011, the PMTi series has been the essential meeting point where technical and commercial advances in the powder-based production of titanium parts are discussed. Encompassing production technologies from Metal Injection Moulding to Additive Manufacturing, this year’s event was no different. As Dr Thomas Ebel reports, the technologies involved have moved significantly towards production readiness, but with the ever-present playoff of non-negotiable performance goals against the drive to reduce cost. Go to article…
