By Micro Metal Injection Molding (Micro MIM) the manufacturing of miniature parts and parts with microstructured surfaces out of nearly all metallic materials is possible. Single injected parts with dimensions of 300 µm and microsturctured surfaces with details in the range of 20 µm could be achieved. Targeted material selection and process control allow the production of parts consisting of different materials without additional joining techniques. Functionality of parts can be increased by structural properties as micro channels for fluidic applications. On the other hand special material properties as the use of magnetic, bio-active or corrosion resistant materials contribute to further functionalisation. Regarding the trend to smaller components and devices micro MIM offers a cost-effective production technology for the necessary parts.
