PIM International, Vol. 19 No. 2 Summer 2025

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The 140-page Summer 2025 issue of PIM International (Vol. 19 No. 2) features over forty pages of industry news, plus the following articles and technical reviews:

INDO­-MIM in North America: Scaling MIM and developing Binder Jetting to meet evolving market needs

With a portfolio of 12,000 MIM components and annual sales exceeding $350 million, INDO-MIM is among the most widely recognised names in the global Metal Injection Molding industry. Founded in Bangalore in 1997, the company now supplies customers across five continents.

In 2017, it established a major facility in San Antonio, Texas, to meet rising demand and strengthen supply chain resilience. Bernard North visited the site for PIM International and reports on its development, strategic significance, and INDO-MIM’s increasing investment in Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing.

Redefining device design: The role of MIM in consumer electronics hinge mechanisms

The capabilities of Metal Injection Molding have transformed the design of hinges, unlocking new possibilities in consumer electronics and beyond. By enabling the production of compact, durable, and highly complex components, the technology has allowed engineers to rethink functionality and aesthetics, especially in devices such as foldable smartphones, laptops, and wearables.

In this comprehensive review, Dr Chiou Yau Hung (Dr Q) explores how MIM’s unique advantages have influenced hinge innovation, reshaped product design, and opened new frontiers for mechanical systems.

Binder Jetting at a crossroads: Dan Brunermer on scale, strategy and the technology’s future

In this wide-ranging interview, Nick Williams speaks with Dan Brunermer, founder of B-jetting LLC and veteran of the metal Binder Jetting (BJT) industry.

Drawing on decades of experience, Brunermer reflects on what past successes reveal about the future of Additive Manufacturing – from the growing demand for custom machines and integrated automation to the economic realities shaping adoption.

This is a candid and insightful exploration of where Binder Jetting stands today – and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Prof Randall M German: Shaping the field of Powder Injection Moulding – a MIM2025 tribute

Held in Costa Mesa, California, the MIM2025 conference marked a significant moment for the Powder Injection Molding community – not only for its technical programme and strong industry participation, but for a special symposium dedicated to honouring Prof Randall M German’s six-decade career. The tribute brought together former students, collaborators, and leading global experts to reflect on his scientific legacy and personal influence.

Dr Animesh Bose reports from the event, highlighting Prof German’s unparalleled role in the rise of PIM. 

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