PIM International, Vol. 19 No. 1 Spring 2025

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The 120-page Spring 2025 issue of PIM International (Vol. 19 No. 1) features over thirty pages of industry news, plus the following articles and technical reviews:

Scaling metal Additive Manufacturing: 3DEO’s unique approach to sinter-based parts production

3DEO has risen to become a significant player in metal Additive Manufacturing, producing over 1.5 million parts since 2018 for customers in the aerospace, medical, and semiconductor industries, among others. Uniquely, the company uses its own Intelligent Layering® technology rather than relying on commercially available AM processes such as Binder Jetting.

Bernard North visited the company for PIM International and reports on how it has achieved commercial success in an industry where more widely known processes are struggling to make progress.

Finding opportunities in a challenging market: AFT-Hungary’s Metal Injection Moulding strategy

AFT-Hungary, a key European player in Metal Injection Moulding, has navigated industry challenges through strategic adaptation and market diversification. Facing intense price competition, shifting trade policies, and evolving regulations, the company has focused on expanding MIM applications beyond traditional sectors. By identifying new opportunities and refining its manufacturing processes, AFT-Hungary remains competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.

Emma Lawn explores the company’s approach to sustaining growth, enhancing efficiency, and overcoming obstacles in today’s demanding manufacturing environment.

MIM feedstock trends in Asia: Competition, innovation, and market shifts

The Metal Injection Moulding industry in Asia is experiencing significant shifts in feedstock sourcing and material usage. While BASF’s Catamold remains a key player, competition is growing, reshaping supply chains and production strategies.

In this article, Dr Q (Y H Chiou) explores the evolving landscape, examining market and application trends, regional variations, and the increasing role of domestic Chinese feedstock manufacturers. As demand for complex, high-performance MIM parts rises, understanding these changes is essential for industry stakeholders.

Sinter-based Additive Manufacturing technologies in focus at ASTM’s ICAM 2024 conference

Sinter-based Additive Manufacturing has gained significant traction within ASTM’s International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM), growing from a niche topic to a major area of discussion. Since its introduction as a dedicated track in 2022, interest in sinter-based AM has expanded rapidly, covering technologies such as Binder Jetting (BJT), Material Extrusion (MEX), Vat Photopolymerisation (VPP), Cold Metal Fusion, and emerging hybrid approaches.

In this article, Dr Animesh Bose highlights key presentations and insights from ICAM 2024 that are shaping the future of sinter-based AM.

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