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In 2020, the PC accounted for the largest market share in material type segment and is also projected to a moderate growth during the forecast period. The market growth is expected to be fueled by the increasing usage of modern medical devices, micro components for the electric vehicles and various components for electronics industry.

Industrial microinjection molding trials revealed significant issues with using conventional injection molding techniques, including long cycle times, process inconsistencies, material waste, and residence problems. Other problems include the demanding tolerances needed for micro-molded parts and in the case of polymeric microdevices, the untoward modification of their properties and microstructure.

Davey, Reginald. (2022, September 22). Fabricating Polymeric Microdevices with Microinjection Molding. AZoM. Retrieved on September 27, 2024 from https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=60056.

Davey, Reginald. "Fabricating Polymeric Microdevices with Microinjection Molding". AZoM. https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=60056. (accessed September 27, 2024).

Micro molds are utilized for various medical processes. Few of the medical molds include surgical devices, endoscopic devices, catheters, hearing aids, point of care testing devices, diabetes management devices, DNA research and sequencing devices, electronic components for medical devices, microfluidics, and pharmaceutical applications, including drug delivery devices, vials, caps, specimen cups, blood collection tubes, syringes, and IV parts. The shifting trend towards miniaturization and nanotechnology in the medical sector is fueling the demand for compatible micro-molds for every medical application.

The key players profiled in the Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market report include Accumold LLC (US), Isometric Micro Molding, Inc. (US), Makuta Micro Molding (US), Precimold Inc. (Canada), MTD Micro Molding (US), Microsystems Precision Medical Moulds (UK), Veejay Plastics Injection Molding Company (US), Knightsbridge Plastics Inc.(California), Polymermedics Ltd. (UK), Manner Solutions For Plastics (Germany), Microdyne Plastics, Inc. (US), SMC Ltd. (US), Mikrotech (US), Sovrin Plastics (UK), Stack Plastics (US), American Precision Product(US), D&M Plastics, LLC (US), Paragon Medical (US), Micro Molding Inc. (US), Spectrum Plastics Group, Inc. (US), Matrix Plastic Products (US), Yomura Technologies Inc (Taiwan), and Barnet Intelligent Materials (US).

Polymeric micro- and nano-features require high quality and consistent replication to ensure the performance of devices. The critical problems with conventional injection molding techniques have led to a significant research focus on equipment development and parameter optimization techniques. Micro-molding technologies based on reciprocating screws, plungers, and multi-stage systems have been developed over the past twenty years.

Developments in semiconductor fabrication methods could produce larger substrates with nano- and micro-scaled surface features. In current research, the multi-scale fabrication of integrated surface features on metallic substrates and inserts has not been widely reported. Commercial microfluidic devices urgently need research into in-line functionality integration.

CHICAGO, Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report "Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market by Material Type (Liquid-Crystal Polymer (LCP), Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyethylene (PE), Polyoxymethylene (POM)), Application and Region - Global Forecast to 2026" published by MarketsandMarkets, the Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market is projected to reach USD 1,692 million by 2026, at a CAGR of 11.2% from USD 995 million in 2021. Micro injection molded plastics are made of micro injection molding technique which is a highly specialized manufacturing process that produces extremely small, high-precision thermoplastic components with micron tolerances, which can be used in various industries such as medical, automotive, electronics and others.

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The technique was initially developed in the late 1980s, but in the early stages of its development, no appropriate machine technologies were available. Modified conventional injection molding machines with hydraulic drive functions were used to replicate high-aspect-ratio micro-scaled parts. Producing reliable and functional microdevices was highly challenging.

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Reg Davey is a freelance copywriter and editor based in Nottingham in the United Kingdom. Writing for AZoNetwork represents the coming together of various interests and fields he has been interested and involved in over the years, including Microbiology, Biomedical Sciences, and Environmental Science.

Micro Injection Molding Machine Market by Type (0-10 tons, 10-30 tons and 30-40 tons), Application (Medical, Automotive, Fiber Optics, Electronics), and Region (APAC, North America, Europe, MEA, South America) - Global Forecast to 2026 https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/micro-injection-molding-machine-market-245710637.html

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Furthermore, studying nano- and micro-scaled surface features produced using microinjection molding processes on large substrates and exploring process optimization routes and quality control will have huge practical value for future research. Quality control and process optimization research will also have use for standalone polymer microdevices.

Overall, the review has highlighted the key progress in this field in recent years, and the authors have noted that fundamental development in the field of polymeric microdevice microinjection molding has generated novel micro-scaled devices, vast amounts of process knowledge, and know-how for product development in the future.

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Medical is the largest application for micro injection molded plastic. In the micro injection molding industry, medical micro molding is a highly specialized sector. As medical equipment gets more miniaturized, they rely on micro injection molded components to provide crucial patient care both within and outside the body.

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Microinjection molding of polymeric microdevices is a field that is still in its relative infancy, but significant advances have been made in recent decades. The paper in Micromachines has provided a review of current state-of-the-art perspectives on the technology and the properties of polymeric microdevices produced using microinjection molding techniques.

Microdevices have gained research attention in the fields of biomedicine and optics, with progress made in recent years toward mass production and commercialization. Devices can be constructed from several materials such as glass, ceramics, metals, and polymers.

The review paper has provided a comprehensive knowledge base for future researchers in the field of polymer microdevice design and manufacture. Microinjection molding is playing an increasingly central role in the production of these advanced micro-scaled devices. Whilst several key challenges still exist, huge potential exists for the design of innovative, advanced devices in fields such as biomedicine, optics, and diagnostics.

Like any field of technology, however, there are several limitations in this field that must be overcome to ensure mass production and widespread commercial viability of polymeric microdevices produced via microinjection molding methods. The review has highlighted several key challenges.

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According to Institute of Industrial Technology and Automation (ITIA-CNR), Micro-components are often smaller than a single grain of granulate. Micro injection molded plastic components are of shot weights of 1 to 0.1 g with tolerances in the range of 10 to 100 microns. This molding process allows manufacturers to produce complicated small geometries with maximum possible accuracy and precision.

Comparison of surface areas: a 1 cm3 volume is composed of 1 cm, 1 mm, and 1 nm cubes. Image Credit: Zhang, H et al., Micromachines

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Davey, Reginald. 2022. Fabricating Polymeric Microdevices with Microinjection Molding. AZoM, viewed 27 September 2024, https://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=60056.

Europe is the second-largest consumer of micro injection molded plastic, in 2020. Germany, France, the UK are key countries considered in the European region. Increased consumer spending and exports drive the region's economy. Europe has a well-developed automotive sector. It is one of the largest producers of commercial vehicles and has a strong spare parts industry as well. It offers an ideal logistics platform for companies to export to international markets. Europe is an important market for Japanese and US car manufacturers looking to strengthen their position in Europe. Macroeconomic factors such as the recovery of the economy, rising domestic demand, and increase in consumer spending and exports are expected to drive the economic growth of Europe.

Zhang, H, Liu, H & Zhang, N (2022) A Review of Microinjection Moulding of Polymeric Micro Devices Micromachines 13 (9) 1530 [online] mdpi.com. Available at: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/13/9/1530

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"PC is estimated to be the fastest-growing material type in the Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market between 2021 and 2026."

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Using polymeric microdevices for nano- and micro-scaled surfaces on devices such as microfluidic chips significantly increases their surface-to-volume ratio, which improves their performance. Significant research progress has been made in recent years in designing polymer microdevices, both as standalone applications and as surface components for other micro-scaled devices.

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The recent expansion in applications for polymeric microdevices in areas such as biomedicine, lab-on-a-chip technologies, and micro-optics has inspired research on various perspectives of microinjection molding technologies. Process optimization, machine and mold design, numerical simulations, polymeric microdevice properties, morphologies, rheology, and advanced applications have been explored extensively.

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Writing in the journal Micromachines, a team of scientists from Beijing University of Technology and University College Dublin has investigated current perspectives on microinjection molding of polymeric microdevices.

Finally, optimization of the entire process chain has vast potential for this field, and integrating industry 4.0 technologies can aid the industrial scale mass production of complex microinjection molded polymer microdevices.

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Davey, Reginald. "Fabricating Polymeric Microdevices with Microinjection Molding". AZoM. 27 September 2024. .

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Firstly, optimizing mold design to replicate high-quality devices with enhanced features and functionalities is a key technical challenge. Reliable, advanced vacuum venting systems and temperature control systems for molds need to be designed.

Several studies have evaluated manufacturing processes for polymeric microdevices, with microinjection molding emerging as a suitable method. Advances in technology have made it a preferred high-volume manufacturing technique.

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Perspectives on equipment, processes, tooling, nano- and micro-scale replication, and applications have been highlighted. Additionally, the rheological properties, mechanical properties, and morphologies of polymeric devices are comprehensively reviewed by the authors.

Several innovative applications have been explored for microdevices including drug delivery systems such as microneedles, diagnostic microfluidic devices, medical implants, devices with functional nano/microstructured surfaces, and micro-optics. Devices can be designed with complex microstructures and novel functionalities.

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