Copper coldplates produced by Metal Injection Moulding leverage the full benefits of the MIM process, with shaping capability that gives designers maximum flexibility for innovative design concepts. In this type of pin geometries, which provides optimum thermal performance.

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The ongoing miniaturisation of electronic devices calls for ever smaller parts with better performance at lower cost. This is where Metal Injection Moulding can put forward its strengths.

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The sheer number of small cooling pins in such applications, all packed within a small confined space, maximise the overall surface area and hence optimise thermal efficiency.

NEW YORK, May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LO3 Capital, a private investment firm providing transformative capital to lower-middle market companies, announced today a senior subordinated debt and equity investment to support NewCo Plastics ("NewCo") acquisition of Magenta LLC and its affiliates, Permian Plastics LLC, and MM Plastics LLC (collectively, "Magenta").

This latest investment will mark LO3 Capital's tenth investment since the fund's launch in September of 2022. Glenn Harrison, Managing Director and Co-Founder of LO3 Capital, said, "We have a long-standing relationship with White Wolf and we look forward to supporting them as they continue their growth strategy with NewCo plastics."

LO3 Capital, a private investment firm providing transformative capital to lower-middle market companies, announced today a debt and equity...

The MIM industry in Asia is the world’s largest, whether considered in terms of number of parts produced, sales turnover or production volume. China alone is reported to offer half of the world’s installed MIM capacity, with production predominantly focused on 3C applications.

Thin thin-wall (<1 mm or 0.04 in.) intricate fibre optic connectors housings are often made from 17-4 PH stainless steel. The parts are used in a parallel optical module for ultra-high-speed transceivers in networking and telecom equipment. In addition to the very thin walls, the MIM housing are able to integrate numerous complex details.

Metal Injection Molding is used to produce Apple’s Lightning connector, a component that is produced in the tens of millions per week at peak production. Such small, complex, high volume components can be produced in multi-cavity molds to net-shape.

LO3 Capital, a private investment firm providing transformative capital to lower-middle market companies, announced today a senior subordinated debt...

Although from a long discontinued mobile phone, this flip slider and hinge barrel are two parts which mark a milestone in MIM’s adoption in the consumer electronics sector. This mechanism allowed a clamshell style phone cover to slide up and down and flip open in a single movement.

The thermal performance of the MIM coldplate therefore bring a competitive edge when compared with other manufacturing processes.

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Few other technologies can compete with Metal Injection Molding’s combination of high volume capability and tight tolerances. This is just one of many MIM applications that can be found in smartphones and mobile devices produced by a wide range of OEMs.

The parts were made from 17-4 PH stainless steel and the MIM process allowed very thin walls, overhanging structures and a complex overall design. The parts also demonstrated the high quality polished finish that can be achieved.

In this report, Dr Paul A Davies, Sandvik Osprey Ltd, provides an overview of the evolution of the region’s MIM industry from a powder producer’s perspective. With selected application examples and data from the recent APMA 2017 conference, the report offers insights into the drivers for growth and how these have stimulated continued investment in capacity.

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About LO3 CapitalLO3 Capital is a minority-owned private investment firm committed to helping lower-middle market companies grow. The firm has offices in Nashville, New York and Dallas and targets business with over $3 million of EBITDA across a variety of industries. LO3 Capital partners with management teams, business owners, and private equity firms to finance organic growth, acquisitions, recapitalizations, and ownership transitions. LO3 Capital was previously a division of Live Oak Growth Capital and continues to manage the Live Oak Growth Capital funds. For more information, please visit lo3capital.com

NewCo, a platform formed by White Wolf Capital Group ("White Wolf"), is a vertically integrated provider of custom plastic injection molded parts and custom molds based out of Lockport, Illinois. NewCo's acquisition of Magenta and its affiliates provide a diversified custom injection molding solution for customers within the healthcare, personal care, biotechnology, chemicals, food & beverage, and a vast array of end markets. The acquisition of Magenta solidifies NewCo's commitment to providing mission-critical manufacturing services to its robust customer base across the medical, personal care, pharmaceutical, and industrial end markets.

Elie Azar, White Wolf Capital Group Founder, CEO and CIO, added, "NewCo Plastics and White Wolf are excited to partner with the talented teams at Magenta. We're well-positioned to offer a broader range of services and deliver an even better experience to our valued customers."

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The electronics industry is a major user of Metal Injection Molded parts, resulting in Asia accounting for more than 50% of global MIM parts sales. Smartphone camera housings, buttons, hinges for folding phones, and connectors of complex geometries are now staple MIM products.