Micro powder injection moulding: Processes, materials and applications

Micro Powder Injection Moulding (MicroPIM) continues to attract attention as a unique process by which to manufacture metal and ceramic micro components in medium to high volumes. In the following exclusive review for Powder Injection Moulding International magazine Dr Volker Piotter and Dr Tassilo Moritz present a status report on the technology, from binder developments to best practice in process simulation, injection moulding and sintering. A number of innovative application areas are also reviewed.