Powder Metallurgy 2018

Powder Metallurgy is a growing and dynamic process in the world of manufacturing. With advances in technologies such as additive manufacturing or metal injection molding expanding, the global market for powder metallurgy is expected to show exceptional growth.

With over 15 years experience in the machining and materials industry, Dedalus Consulting's intelligence coverage offers comprehensive data and analysis. Our Published Intelligence Reports are well-respected throughout the subject markets, and the new Ulysses™ database also builds on that wealth of accumulated knowledge.

The 2018 powder metallurgy data and intelligence set provides quantitative data and qualitative analysis on the global market by country, end-user industry, application, constructed parts, and PM process. Expanded coverage includes pivot table capabilities within the Ulysses™ platform.

Data and analysis is available for the years 2010 to 2023 with actuals through 2017 and forecasts to 2023.

Research Objectives & Methodology

Research Objectives

The primary objectives in this analysis are:

• To provide clients with the tools they need to accurately assess their market opportunities and potential;

• To determine the size of the total market opportunity by cutting tool product types, end-user industry, workpiece materials, and grade by country;

• To forecast future growth in each product by geographic and end-use market; and

• To assess the competitive environment within the market including supplier sales, market share, and producer profiles.

Methodology & Sources

Dedalus Consulting employs all current market and competitive intelligence techniques in order to ensure comprehensive research and analysis. This includes primary and secondary research. The research methodology applies generally to all database services, published and custom research. It can also be modified to suit a project and the client's specific objectives.

Products covered include parts and applications manufactured using powder metallurgy processes. Market trends and forecasts are provided for the years 2017-2023.

Processes Covered

• Press & Sinter
• Hot Isostatic Press (HIP)
• Powder Injection Molding (PIM)
• Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
• Additive Manufacturing

Applications/Parts Covered

Applications Covered

• Cutting Tools
• Semi-Parts
• Sintered Magnets
• Structured Parts
• Wear Parts
• Other

Geographic Coverage

• Africa
• Brazil
• China
• France
• Germany
• India
• Indonesia
• Italy
• Japan
• Korea (South)
• Middle East
• Russia
• Singapore
• Spain
• Switzerland
• Taiwan
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Other Asia/Pacific
• Other CIS
• Other EU
• Other Europe
• Other Latin America
• Other NAFTA
• Rest of World

End-User Industries Covered

End-User Industries

• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Chemical Processing
• Communications
• Construction
• Defense/Military
• Die & Mold
• Electronics
• Medical/Research
• Oil, Gas & Mining
• Paper & Pulp Industry
• Power Generation (e.g., renewables, nuclear)
• Transportation (e.g., railroads, shipbuilding, infrastructure)
• Other

Timeframe

• Ulysses™ Data Subscription Service ^*
  • Standard Package: 2017-2023
  • Advanced Package: 2017-2023
  • Premium Package: 2010-2023

• Published Research
  • 2017 base year
  • 2018 estimated
  • Forecasts: 2018-2023

^* Note: Historical (pre-2017) datasets are only available through the Ulysses™ Data Subscription Service and vary according to package types.

Table of Contents

Section 1: Technology Overview

Key Industry Terminology

What is Powder Metallurgy?

• General Powder Metallurgy (PM) Definitions
  • PM Processes
    • Press & Sinter
    • Hot Isostatic Press (HIP)
    • Powder Injection Molding (PIM)
    • Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
    • Note: MIM is a subcategory of PIM along with Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) but it is presented here independently as well in order to break the MIM market down in more detail.
    • Additive Manufacturing
  • Applications
    • Cutting Tools
    • Semi-Parts
    • Sintered Magnets
    • Structured Parts
    • Wear Parts
    • Other
  • Raw Materials Used
    • Stainless Steel
    • Tool Steel
    • Carbon steel
    • Copper steels
    • Soft magnetic irons
    • Ceramics
    • Other

Advances in General Machining Processes

• Advances and Developments in Machining & Manufacturing Techniques
• Alternative Machining Methods & Disruptive Technologies
  • Grinding/Abrasive Techniques
  • EDM (Electro-Discharge Machining)
  • ECM (Electro-Chemical Machining)
  • Laser Machining
  • Additive Manufacturing
• Impact on Tooling and Productivity

International Standards

• ANSI Standards
• ISO (International Standards Organization) Standards
• JIS, AFNOR, BSI, DIN, UNI, SACS and CAM
• Meeting international standards
• Impact of low quality products on the market

Technology Outlook

• Powder Metallurgy Technology on the Horizon
• Challenges and Advances in Materials Science
• Increasing Productivity with New Designs

Section 2: Powder Metallurgy Market Overview

Regional Market Data and Analysis

• World Machining Industry by Machining Process ($MM): 2017-2023
• Global Demand for Powder Metallurgy Parts by Region ($MM): 2017-2023
• Regional Trends & Forecasts in Powder Metallurgy Parts Consumption
• Factors Affecting Demand
• Relevant Legislation
• High Growth Markets
• Manufacturing Trends by Country

Industry Trends & Forecasts

• Cycles of Growth and Decline
• High-growth Markets (CAGR by Year)
• Producer Strategies in Reducing Costs
• Reduction of Energy Costs

Factors Affecting Demand

• Organic Growth within Existing Markets
• New Application Areas
• Niche Markets

Supply Chain Analysis

• Raw Materials
• Affect of Global Trade Policies

Distribution Channels

• Global Demand for PM Parts by Distribution Channel ($MM): 2017-2023
• Distributor Margins

Pricing

• Average Selling Price by Part Type
• End-User Industry Pricing Analysis
• Pricing Trends by Country

Global Market for PM Parts by Application ($MM, Units, $/unit)

• Cutting Tools
• Semi-Parts
• Sintered Magnets
• Structured Parts
• Wear Parts
• Other

Global Market for PM Parts by Process ($MM, Units, $/unit)

• Press & Sinter
• Hot Isostatic Press (HIP)
• Powder Injection Molding (PIM)
• Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
  • Note: MIM is a subcategory of PIM along with Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) but it is presented here independently as well in order to break the MIM market down in more detail.
• Additive Manufacturing
• Other
• Applications/Parts Covered

Applications/Parts Covered

Applications Covered

End-User Analysis

• Global Demand for Powder Metallurgy Parts ($MM) by End-User Industry: 2017-2023
• Statistics & Overall Market Data
• Forecasts and Predictions: 2020 and Beyond
• High growth markets in a diverse global economy
• Key Sectors by Country and Region
• Factors Affecting End-User Demand
• Analysis of Criteria for End-User Product Selection

Competitive Environment

• Competitive Structure of the Industry
• Factors of Competition
  • Performance versus Price
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • End-User Criteria for Product Selection
• Barriers of Market Entry
  • Market Entry and New Competitors: Obstacles and Points of Entry
  • Capital Investment
  • Supply Chain
  • Customer Loyalty
  • Global Trade
• Company Strategies
• Competitive Strengths & Weaknesses
• Strategies for Marketing & Business Development
• Pricing Trends
• Competitive Landscape Moving Forward

Section by PM Process

Each section in takes a more in-depth look at the global market for powder metallurgy parts demand by process type. Each section provids a detailed consumption breakdown in value, volume and ASP by country, end-use market demand, raw materials, and product type/application. Each section also analyzes competitive environment and forecasts.

Section 3: Press & Sinter

Press & Sinter Parts Demand by Country ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Key Sectors by Country

Global Demand for Press & Sinter Parts by End-User Industry ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Statistics & Overall Market Data
• High growth markets for Press & Sinter manufacturing
• Factors Affecting End-User Demand
• Analysis of Criteria for End-User Product Selection

Global Demand for Press & Sinter Manufacturing by Raw Material ($MM): 2017-2023

Press & Sinter Manufacturing by Product Type ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Forecasts & Trends by Product Type
• Criteria for Manufacturing using P&S

Competitive Environment

Future Outlook

• Technological Trends and Market Forecasts
• High-growth Markets
• General Conclusions

Section 4: Hot Isostatic Press (HIP)

Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) Parts Demand by Country ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Key Sectors by Country

Global Demand for Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) Parts by End-User Industry ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Statistics & Overall Market Data
• High growth markets for Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) manufacturing
• Factors Affecting End-User Demand
• Analysis of Criteria for End-User Product Selection

Global Demand for Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) Manufacturing by Raw Material ($MM): 2017-2023

Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) Manufacturing by Product Type ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Forecasts & Trends by Product Type
• Criteria for Manufacturing using HIP

Competitive Environment

Future Outlook

• Technological Trends and Market Forecasts
• High-growth Markets
• General Conclusions

Section 5: Powder Injection Molding (PIM)

Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Parts Demand by Country ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Key Sectors by Country

Global Demand for Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Parts by End-User Industry ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Statistics & Overall Market Data
• High growth markets for Powder Injection Molding (PIM) manufacturing
• Factors Affecting End-User Demand
• Analysis of Criteria for End-User Product Selection

Global Demand for Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Manufacturing by Raw Material ($MM): 2017-2023

Powder Injection Molding (PIM) Manufacturing by Product Type ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Forecasts & Trends by Product Type
• Criteria for Manufacturing using PIM

Competitive Environment

Future Outlook

• Technological Trends and Market Forecasts
• High-growth Markets
• General Conclusions

Section 6: Metal Injection Molding (MIM)

Note: MIM is a subcategory of PIM along with Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) but it is presented here independently as well in order to break the MIM market down in more detail.

Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Parts Demand by Country ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Key Sectors by Country

Global Demand for Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Parts by End-User Industry ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Statistics & Overall Market Data
• High growth markets for Metal Injection Molding (MIM) manufacturing
• Factors Affecting End-User Demand
• Analysis of Criteria for End-User Product Selection

Global Demand for Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Manufacturing by Raw Material ($MM): 2017-2023

Metal Injection Molding (MIM) Manufacturing by Product Type ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Forecasts & Trends by Product Type
• Criteria for Manufacturing using MIM

Competitive Environment

Future Outlook

• Technological Trends and Market Forecasts
• High-growth Markets
• General Conclusions

Section 8: Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Parts Demand by Country ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Key Sectors by Country

Global Demand for Additive Manufacturing Parts by End-User Industry ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Statistics & Overall Market Data
• High growth markets for Additive Manufacturing
• Factors Affecting End-User Demand
• Analysis of Criteria for End-User Product Selection

Global Demand for Additive Manufacturing by Raw Material ($MM): 2017-2023

Additive Manufacturing by Product Type ($MM, Units, ASP): 2017-2023

• Forecasts & Trends by Product Type
• Criteria for Manufacturing using AM

Competitive Environment

Future Outlook

• Technological Trends and Market Forecasts
• High-growth Markets
• General Conclusions
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