Middle East and Africa Metal Injection Molding (MIM) in Medical Application Market

Middle East and Africa Metal Injection Molding (MIM) in Medical Application Market


The Metal Injection Molding (MIM) in Medical Application market is expected to reach USD 56.97 million by 2031 from USD 31.33 million in 2023, growing with a substantial CAGR of 7.82% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2031.
Market Segmentation:
Material (Ferrous Alloys, Tungsten Alloys, Hard Metals, Special Material, Others), Category (Implants, Dental Crowns, Endoscopes, Laparoscopic Devices, Handle for Surgical Scissors, Jaw, and Other) Countries (South Africa, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, and rest of Middle East and Africa)-Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Overview of Metal Injection Molding (MIM) in Medical Application Market Dynamics:

Driver
• Surge in demand for miniaturization of medical component

Restrain
• High initial setup and tooling costs for MIM

Opportunity
• Advancements in MIM technologies

Market Players:

The key market players operating in the Metal Injection Molding (MIM) in medical application market are listed below:

• GKN Powder Metallurgy
• Molex
• Seiko Epson Corporation
• INDO-MIM
• ARC Group Worldwide
• Jiangsu Gian MIM Parts
• MPP, Reich MIM GmbH
• SZS Co., Ltd.
• Alpha Precision Group
• Optimim
• ASH INDUSTRIES
• Parmaco Metal Injection Molding AG
• Advanced Powder Products, Inc.
• AMT Pte Ltd
• Shilpan Steelcast Pvt. Ltd.
• VDR Metals Inc.
• Smith Metal Products
• Taiwan Kodai Co., Ltd.
• ABIS MOLD Technology Co.,Ltd

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1 Introduction
1.1 Objectives Of The Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Overview
1.4 Limitations
1.5 Markets Covered
2 Market Segmentation
2.1 Markets Covered
2.2 Geographical Scope
2.3 Years Considered For The Study
2.4 Currency And Pricing
2.5 Dbmr Tripod Data Validation Model
2.6 Multivariate Modeling
2.7 Primary Interviews With Key Opinion Leaders
2.8 Dbmr Market Position Grid
2.9 Dbmr Vendor Share Analysis
2.10 Secondary Sources
2.11 Assumptions
3 Executive Summary
4 Premium Insights
4.1 Pestel Analysis
4.1.1 Political Factors
4.1.2 Economic Factors
4.1.3 Social Factors
4.1.4 Technological Factors
4.1.5 Environmental Factors
4.1.6 Legal Factors
4.2 Porter’s Five Forces
4.2.1 Threat Of New Entrants
4.2.2 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
4.2.3 Bargaining Power Of Buyers
4.2.4 Threat Of Substitutes
4.2.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.3 Vendor Selection Criteria
4.4 Climate Change Scenario
4.4.1 Environmental Issues Involved
4.4.2 Role Regulatory Pressures
4.4.3 Analyst Recommendation
4.5 Raw Material Coverage
4.5.1 Stainless Steel
4.5.2 Titanium And Titanium Alloys
4.5.3 Nickel Alloys
4.5.4 Cobalt-chrome Alloys
4.5.5 Raw Material Supply Chain Considerations
4.6 Supply Chain Analysis
4.6.1 Overview
4.6.2 Logistic Cost Scenario
4.6.3 Importance Of Logistics Service Providers
4.7 Technological Advancements By Manufacturers
4.7.1 Advanced Feedstock Formulations
4.7.2 Enhanced Sintering Techniques
4.7.3 Precision Tooling And Mold Design
4.7.4 Automation And Robotics
4.7.5 Quality Control And Inspection
4.7.6 Development Of New Materials
4.7.7 Sustainability Initiatives
4.7.8 Few Key Manufacturers And Their Technological Advancements
4.7.8.1 Arc Group Worldwide
4.7.8.2 Dynacast
4.7.8.3 Gkn Powder Metallurgy
4.7.8.4 Indo-mim
4.7.8.5 Parmaco
4.7.9 Conclusion
5 Regulation Coverage
5.1 Quality Standards And Certification
5.2 Environmental Regulations
5.3 Occupational Health And Safety
5.4 Export Controls And International Trade
5.5 Intellectual Property Rights (Ipr)
5.6 Compliance Challenges And Considerations
6 Market Overview
6.1 Drivers
6.1.1 Increasing Demand For Precision Components In Medical Applications
6.1.2 Rising Demand For Lightweight Materials
6.1.3 Surge In Demand For Miniaturization Of Medical Components
6.1.4 Cost-effective Production For Large-scale Manufacturing
6.2 Restraints
6.2.1 High Initial Setup And Tooling Costs For Mim
6.2.2 Limited Options Of Materials Suitable For Mim Process
6.3 Opportunities
6.3.1 Advancements In Mim Technologies
6.3.2 Innovation In Material Development
6.3.3 Integration With 3d Printing
6.4 Challenges
6.4.1 Supply Chain Issues Of High-quality Metal Powders And Binders
6.4.2 Environmental Concerns Related To Mim Process
7 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, Material
7.1 Overview
7.2 Ferrous Alloys
7.2.1 Ferrous Alloys, By Type
7.2.1.1 Iron Nickel Alloys, By Type
7.2.1.2 Steels, By Type
7.2.1.2.1 Carbon Steel, By Type
7.3 Tungsten Alloys
7.3.1 Tungsten Alloys, By Type
7.4 Hard Metals
7.4.1 Hard Metals, By Type
7.5 Speical Materials
7.5.1 Special Material, By Type
7.6 Others
8 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category
8.1 Overview
8.2 Implants
8.3 Dental Clowns
8.4 Endoscopes
8.5 Laparoscopic Devices
8.6 Handle For Surgical Scissors
8.7 Jaw
8.7.1 Jaw, By Category
8.8 Others
9 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region
9.1 Middle East And Africa
9.1.1 South Africa
9.1.2 U.A.E.
9.1.3 Saudi Arabia
9.1.4 Egypt
9.1.5 Israel
9.1.6 Rest Of Middle East And Africa
10 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Company Landscape
10.1 Company Share Analysis: Middle East And Africa
11 Swot Analysis
12 Company Profiles
12.1 Gkn Powder Metallurgy
12.1.1 Company Snapshot
12.1.2 Company Share Analysis
12.1.3 Product Portfolio
12.1.4 Recent Development
12.2 Molex
12.2.1 Company Snapshot
12.2.2 Company Share Analysis
12.2.3 Product Portfolio
12.2.4 Recent Development
12.3 Seiko Epson Corporation
12.3.1 Company Snapshot
12.3.2 Revenue Analysis
12.3.3 Company Share Analysis
12.3.4 Product Portfolio
12.3.5 Recent Development
12.4 Indo-mim
12.4.1 Company Snapshot
12.4.2 Company Share Analysis
12.4.3 Product Portfolio
12.4.4 Recent Development
12.5 Arc Group Worldwide
12.5.1 Company Snapshot
12.5.2 Company Share Analysis
12.5.3 Product Portfolio
12.5.4 Recent Updates
12.6 Abis Mold Technology Co.,Ltd
12.6.1 Company Snapshot
12.6.2 Product Portfolio
12.6.3 Recent Development
12.7 Advanced Powder Products, Inc.
12.7.1 Company Snapshot
12.7.2 Product Portfolio
12.7.3 Recent Development
12.8 Alpha Precision Group
12.8.1 Company Snapshot
12.8.2 Product Portfolio
12.8.3 Recent Development
12.9 Amt Pte Ltd
12.9.1 Company Snapshot
12.9.2 Product Portfolio
12.9.3 Recent Updates
12.10 Ash Industries
12.10.1 Company Snapshot
12.10.2 Product Portfolio
12.10.3 Recent Development
12.11 Jiangsu Gian Mim Parts
12.11.1 Company Snapshot
12.11.2 Product Portfolio
12.11.3 Recent Updates
12.12 Mpp
12.12.1 Company Snapshot
12.12.2 Product Portfolio
12.12.3 Recent Development
12.13 Optimim
12.13.1 Company Snapshot
12.13.2 Product Portfolio
12.13.3 Recent Development
12.14 Parmaco Metal Injection Molding Ag
12.14.1 Company Snapshot
12.14.2 Recent Development
12.15 Reich Mim Gmbh
12.15.1 Company Snapshot
12.15.2 Product Portfolio
12.15.3 Recent Updates
12.16 Shilpan Steelcast Pvt. Ltd.
12.16.1 Company Snapshot
12.16.2 Product Portfolio
12.16.3 Recent Development
12.17 Smith Metal Products
12.17.1 Company Snapshot
12.17.2 Product Portfolio
12.17.3 Recent Developments
12.18 Szs Co., Ltd.
12.18.1 Company Snapshot
12.18.2 Product Portfolio
12.18.3 Recent Updates
12.19 Taiwan Kodai Co., Ltd.
12.19.1 Company Snapshot
12.19.2 Product Portfolio
12.19.3 Recent Development
12.20 Vdr Metals Inc.
12.20.1 Company Snapshot
12.20.2 Product Portfolio
12.20.3 Recent Updates
13 Questionnaire
14 Related Reports
Table 1 Regulations Across Various Regions And Countries
Table 2 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Material, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 3 Middle East And Africa Ferrous Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 4 Middle East And Africa Ferrous Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 5 Middle East And Africa Iron Nickel Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 6 Middle East And Africa Steels In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 7 Middle East And Africa Carbon Steel In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 8 Middle East And Africa Tungsten Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 9 Middle East And Africa Tungsten Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 10 Middle East And Africa Hard Metals In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 11 Middle East And Africa Hard Metals In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 12 Middle East And Africa Special Materials In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 13 Middle East And Africa Special Materials In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 14 Middle East And Africa Others In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 15 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 16 Middle East And Africa Implants In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 17 Middle East And Africa Dental Crowns In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 18 Middle East And Africa Endoscopes In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 19 Middle East And Africa Laparoscopic Devices In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)..
Table 20 Middle East And Africa Handle For Surgical Sicssors In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 21 Middle East And Africa Jaw In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 22 Middle East And Africa Jaw In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 23 Middle East And Africa Others In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Region, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 24 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Country, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 25 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Material, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 26 Middle East And Africa Ferrous Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 27 Middle East And Africa Iron Nickel Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 28 Middle East And Africa Steels In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 29 Middle East And Africa Carbon Steel In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 30 Middle East And Africa Tungsten Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 31 Middle East And Africa Hard Metals In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 32 Middle East And Africa Special Material In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 33 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 34 Middle East And Africa Jaw In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 35 South Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Material, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 36 South Africa Ferrous Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 37 South Africa Iron Nickel Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 38 South Africa Steels In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 39 South Africa Carbon Steel In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 40 South Africa Tungsten Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 41 South Africa Hard Metals In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 42 South Africa Special Material In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 43 South Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 44 South Africa Jaw In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 45 U.A.E. Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Material, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 46 U.A.E. Ferrous Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 47 U.A.E. Iron Nickel Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 48 U.A.E. Steels In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 49 U.A.E. Carbon Steel In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 50 U.A.E. Tungsten Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 51 U.A.E. Hard Metals In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 52 U.A.E. Special Material In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 53 U.A.E. Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 54 U.A.E. Jaw In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 55 Saudi Arabia Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Material, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 56 Saudi Arabia Ferrous Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 57 Saudi Arabia Iron Nickel Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 58 Saudi Arabia Steels In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 59 Saudi Arabia Carbon Steel In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 60 Saudi Arabia Tungsten Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 61 Saudi Arabia Hard Metals In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 62 Saudi Arabia Special Material In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 63 Saudi Arabia Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 64 Saudi Arabia Jaw In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 65 Egypt Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Material, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 66 Egypt Ferrous Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 67 Egypt Iron Nickel Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 68 Egypt Steels In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 69 Egypt Carbon Steel In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 70 Egypt Tungsten Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 71 Egypt Hard Metals In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 72 Egypt Special Material In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 73 Egypt Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 74 Egypt Jaw In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 75 Israel Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Material, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 76 Israel Ferrous Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 77 Israel Iron Nickel Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 78 Israel Steels In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 79 Israel Carbon Steel In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 80 Israel Tungsten Alloys In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 81 Israel Hard Metals In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 82 Israel Special Material In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Type, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 83 Israel Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 84 Israel Jaw In Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Category, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Table 85 Rest Of Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market, By Material, 2022-2031 (Usd Thousand)
Figure 1 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market
Figure 2 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 3 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Droc Analysis
Figure 4 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Middle East And Africa Vs Regional Market Analysis
Figure 5 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Company Research Analysis
Figure 6 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Multivariate Modelling
Figure 7 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Interview Demographics
Figure 8 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Dbmr Market Position Grid
Figure 9 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Vendor Share Analysis
Figure 10 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Segmentation
Figure 11 Five Segments Comprise The Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Material Market
Figure 12 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Executive Summary
Figure 13 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Strategic Decisions
Figure 14 Increasing Demand For Precision Components In Medical Applications Is Expected To Drive The Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market In The Forecast Period
Figure 15 The Ferrous Alloys Segment Is Expected To Account For The Largest Share Of The Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market In 2024 And 2031
Figure 16 Pestel Analysis
Figure 17 Porter’s Five Forces
Figure 18 Vendor Selection Criteria
Figure 19 Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities And Challenges Of Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market
Figure 20 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: By Material, 2023
Figure 21 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: By Category, 2023
Figure 22 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Snapshot (2023)
Figure 23 Middle East And Africa Metal Injection Molding (Mim) In Medical Application Market: Company Share 2023 (%)

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