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Folding Phone Hinges: How MIM Became the Manufacturing Backbone of Ultra-Thin Hinges

MIM (metal injection molding) is the key manufacturing process for ultra-thin foldable phone hinges, integrally forming complex thin-walled micro parts like cams, gears, and sliders. It offers over 95% material utilization, 30%-50% lower unit cost th...

2026/09/29

MIM Soft Magnetic Parts: High-Efficiency Magnetic Circuit Solutions for EV Motors and Inductors

MIM soft magnetic parts are high-purity alloy components (Fe-Si, Fe-Ni, Fe-Co) formed in one step via metal injection molding, achieving over 97% sintered density. They enable 3D magnetic circuits for EV motors and inductors, reducing assembly parts,...

2026/09/25

MIM Debinding and Sintering Process Explained: How ±0.3% Precision and High Strength Are Achieved

MIM debinding and sintering determine a part's precision and strength. Debinding removes ~40 vol% binder from the green part, leaving a brittle brown part; sintering at 1300–1400°C bonds particles via atomic diffusion, shrinking 15–20% to over 97% de...

2026/09/22

Metal Powder Injection Molding (MIM) Precision Net Shape: A Key Path to Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement in High-End Manufacturing

Metal powder injection molding (MIM) is a near-net shape process that mixes metal powder with a binder, then uses injection molding, debinding, and sintering to produce high-density precision parts. It suits small, complex, high-precision, large-batc...

2026/09/17

Titanium Alloy MIM Accelerates Penetration into Medical and Aerospace Fields

Titanium alloy MIM uses near-net-shape metal powder injection molding to mass-produce complex, high-precision small titanium parts at lower cost than machining. Titanium alloys offer high specific strength, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility,...

2026/09/10

MIM Titanium Alloy Applications Accelerate: From Consumer Electronics to a New Blue Ocean in Medical Devices

MIM titanium alloy parts use near-net-shape metal injection molding to mass-produce complex titanium components with high specific strength, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. They are already applied in smart wearables, 3C electronics, and ...

2026/08/31

MIM Industry Continues to Grow: Global Market Size Expected to Exceed $5.5 Billion in 2026

The global metal injection molding (MIM) market exceeded $5.15 billion in 2025 and is expected to surpass $5.57 billion in 2026, potentially reaching $12.3 billion by 2035 at a ~9.1% CAGR, driven by consumer electronics, automotive, and medical deman...

2026/08/27

Deep Integration of MIM with 3D Printing and AI: New Technological Trends in Metal Injection Molding

Metal injection molding (MIM) is evolving in 2026 through deep integration with 3D printing and AI. 3D printing shortens mold cycles and enables low-volume complex parts, while AI optimizes feedstock, injection, sintering, and quality control, boosti...

2026/08/06

MIM Technology Accelerates Penetration: Humanoid Robots and AI Cooling Become New Growth Engines

Metal injection molding (MIM) is a precision manufacturing technology now expanding from consumer electronics and automotive parts into humanoid robot joints, dexterous hands, and AI server cooling. The global MIM market is projected to reach USD 5.5...

2026/07/30

MIM Industry 2026 Trend Analysis: AI Quality Inspection and Multi-Material Technology Lead New Growth

The global MIM market is projected to reach USD 7.95 billion in 2026, up about 14% year-on-year, with Asia-Pacific holding 47% share. Key trends include AI-driven quality inspection, multi-material MIM, titanium alloy growth, and sustainable processe...

2026/07/27