Powder injection molding (PIM), which encompasses metal injection molding (MIM) and ceramic injection molding (CIM), is a net-shaping process which enables large scale production of complex-shaped components for use in a diverse range of industries. It combines plastic injection molding techniques and performance attributes of ceramic and metal powders. Ceramic injection molding (CIM) uses cera...

When powder injection molding first appeared on the market, it was very well received for the potential it offered. However, the market did not grow as expected at that time. In recent years, the perseverance of manufacturers in this field has borne fruit, and today, the market is about 10 billion yen. However, looking at the market, one is still painfully aware of how low its recognition remai...