The Market of PIM is Constantly Expanded in North America

A report in Powder metallurgy international journals showed that in 2013, the shipments of metal powders available for MIM was around 2250 tons, and was more than it in 2012 by 15% - 25%.

The report respected that the sales of PIM parts was around 0.3 – 0.35 billion. And a study of MIMA showed that there were about 70 MIM manufacturers inNorth America. The weapon industry shared the most, by more than 25%. The second is medical devices and dental appliance, by 23%, and auto industry shared 12%. Aerospace and national defense files share 5%, but were expected to rise. Because MIM parts will be used in the latest aircraft engines these will be launched in 2015 – 2020.

The report also mentioned the prospect of MIM, and a study from MIMA showed, MIM would grow further. And the develop of technology will help with the expansion of MIM application and quality.