PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1250797
PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1250797
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Spark Plasma Sintering Market is accounted for $1.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $1.9 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. Spark plasma sintering (SPS) is a pressure-assisted pulsed-current process in which the powder samples are loaded in an electrically conducting die and sintered under a uniaxial pressure. The spark plasma sintering (SPS) is also known as Field Assisted Sintering Technique (FAST). When pressure is applied, it is frequently employed for the consolidation or synthesis of materials using direct current (DC) pulse current activation. In contrast to traditional sintering, which might take hours, this procedure can be finished in a matter of minutes. High-density materials may be sintered with ultra-fine or even nanoscale grain patterns without the need of heating devices due to the sample's ability to be heated and cooled very quickly. It is one of the sintering methods used to prepare biomaterials in the lab.
According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in 2021, over 2.9 million battery electric vehicles were sold in China, growing 162% compared to 2020. Moreover, about 603,000 plug-in hybrid cars were sold in China during the same year, an increase of 140% compared to 2020.
Advanced techniques
Industries have shown a lot of interest in developing technologies based on robust current intensities. Easy operations and precise energy management are made possible by cutting-edge processes like hot press sintering and hot isostatic pressing. The market is propelling as a result of its capabilities, including speed, repeatability, safety, and dependability.
Only simple symmetrical shapes can be constructed
Pellets were the only basic forms that could be produced owing to the Spark plasma sintering's design. The primary issue with complicated forms is the uniaxial pressing-induced inhomogeneity of density. All forms cannot be used with a corresponding material. These factors are hampering the growth of the market.
Increasing adoption of innovative materials
SPS has become the innovative method for creating sputter targets, thermoelectric materials, metal-diamond composite materials, dispersion-enhanced materials, and ultra-fine crystalline materials. Due to their expanding availability and declining production costs, innovative materials such as novel metals, composite materials in industrial and consumer items and ceramics are facing increased usage which is therefore driving the market expansion.
Requirement of expensive pulsed DC generator
Uniaxial force and pulsed (on-off) direct electrical current (DC) are used in SPS, which uses low air pressure to carry out the powder's high-speed consolidation. Due to the independent excitation source they require, DC generators which are quite expensive. As a result, they are limited in their application options. They are often employed to prevent hassles when the usage of self-excited generators is inadequate. These factors are hindering the market expansion.
The COVID-19 epidemic served as a barrier to the expansion of the world market for spark plasma sintering. Many forms of research were conducted in the SPS during the COVID-19 lockout, and this subsequently had a favourable impact on the expansion of either the market under study. Major research institutions like IDAHO have produced cutting-edge tools to assist industry in developing effective SPS manufacturing processes.
The machines segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The machines segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to its ease of operation. Spark plasma sintering machines offer many advantages over conventional systems using hot press (HP) sintering, hot isostatic pressing (HIP) or atmospheric furnaces. It provides accurate control of sintering energy as well as high sintering speed, high reproducibility, safety and reliability which are driving the segment growth.
The automotive segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The automotive segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to green technology development. SPS offers tremendous prospects in the automotive industry, particularly in the electric vehicle sector, where it is employed in the creation of thermoelectric generators. This emerging green technology turns the waste heat from industrial facilities and motor exhaust into power. The segment is expanding as a result of factors including decreased fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to numerous electronic and semiconductor industries. With the growing compliance with international quality standards, the medical tourism industry is also growing in this region. The demand for SPS joint replacement biomaterials is also rising because of an upsurge in overseas patients. These elements are fuelling the market growth in this region.
Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to raising digitization. Digitization is becoming more prevalent in this region. Vendors are also offering techniques through which data is automatically captured and provides unlimited virtual storage. The countries in the region are also in the top listings of the highest spenders on military and defense. These aspects are driving the market growth in this region.
Some of the key players profiled in the Spark Plasma Sintering Market include Fuji Electronic Industrial Co. Ltd, Toshniwal Instruments Madras Pvt Ltd, Dr Fritsch GmbH & Co KG, MTI Corporation, Thermal Technology LLC, Shanghai HaoYue Furnace Technology Co Ltd, FCT Systeme GmbH, Elenix Inc, SinterLand Inc, 3D Systems, ALD Vacuum Technologies, ECM Technologies, Farsoon Technologies, PVA Tepla Group, Seco Warwick, Simuwu, Koyo Thermo Systems, Linn High Therm, Matsuura Machinery and Gasbarre Products.
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In March 2020, Thermal Technology continues to expand its product line in both smaller SPS/DCS equipment offerings as well as breaking new records into the largest DCS product offering to date with a 5-Ton Micro-Mobile SPS/DCS Pressing System.
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