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At Formnext in Frankfurt in November 2025, the exhibition area expanded significantly, reflecting the rapid growth of additive manufacturing technologies.

As the year draws to a close, we hope this message finds you in good health and continued prosperity. We sincerely appreciate your generous support and patronage throughout the year.

This time, among the fundamental principles of manufacturing—QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery)—I would like to delve a little deeper into Cost (C), particularly in relation to MIM.

We will be exhibiting at the MD&M Midwest 2025 to be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center, USA from October 21 to 22, 2025.

In English, the word “powder” covers everything, but in Japanese there are several terms such as kona, funtai, and funmatsu. MIM is officially referred to in JIS standards as Metal Injection Molding (MIM), and here we use the term powder.

There are several approaches to adding high value to Metal Injection Molding (MIM).In this technical newsletter, we would like to introduce the benefits that can be realized by combining MIM with PEEK resin.

Computer simulation has become increasingly visible in a wide variety of everyday contexts. In this issue, we introduce the simulations currently being explored within MIM processes.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to avoid the rough surface at the gate. Normally, the gate roughness is convex, thus post treatment might be required.

Applying our 3D-MIM technology, it is possible to mass produce complex hollow design or micro size configuration.

Employing film or flash gate to eliminate weld line and improve the roundness tolerance.

Apply higher level of gate will minimize the polishing amount.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to avoid the rough surface at the gate. Normally, the gate roughness is convex, thus post treatment might be required.