Powder Metallurgy: Technologies and Global Markets

Report Code: AVM007M

Publish Date: Feb 2016

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Advanced Materials

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Report Highlights

The global market for powder shipments reached 3.3 billion pounds, a value of $8 billion in 2015, and should reach 4.3 billion pounds ($13.5 billion) in 2020, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% in volume terms and 10.9% in market value from 2015 to 2020.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global markets for powder metallurgy.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2014, estimates for 2015, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2020.
  • Discussion of manufacturing capability and consumption by regional markets.
  • Examinations of industry standards, government and industry support, and other key factors related to the success of powder metallurgy.
  • Projections of technological issues, trends, and other influential factors.
  • Profiles of leading companies in the industry that manufacture powder metal and other related materials used in the process, such as ceramics and nanopowders, special alloys, and metal matrix composites; and companies that make parts and components for automotive products, industrial and tolling equipment, recreation and hobby items, appliances, business machines, and other products.

Report Scope

This report analyzes the PM industry on a global basis, including manufacturing capability and consumption by regional markets. It also examines industry standards, government and industry support, and other key factors related to the success of PM.

Market drivers within the industry are identified. The quantity and value of various powders and parts shipments are projected from 2014 to 2015, and then over a five-year period from 2015 to 2020. Technological issues and trends are projected and other influential factors are discussed.

The report identifies major manufacturers of powder metal and other related materials, such as ceramics and nanopowders, special alloys and metal matrix composites. It also includes companies that make parts and components for automotive products, industrial and tooling equipment, recreation and hobby items, appliances, business machines and other products.

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Analyst Credentials

Andrew McWilliams spent more than 25 years as a consultant with Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Company and A.T. Kearny focused on manufacturing before segueing into research analysis. He has been covering myriad technology categories for BCC Research for more than 15 years. McWilliams has a BA from Princeton University and an MA from Harvard University. He has worked in more than 40 countries and he resides in the greater Boston area.

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Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Powder Metallurgy: Technologies and Global Markets131Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction3Free
Chapter- 2: SUMMARY2Free
Chapter- 3: OVERVIEW4Free
Chapter- 4: INDUSTRY STRUCTURE29Free
Chapter- 5: TECHNOLOGY35Free
Chapter- 6: COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT8Free
Chapter- 7: POWDER METALLURGY MATERIALS AND PARTS MARKETS50Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 57

  • Summary Table: GLOBAL POWDER METALLURGY PARTS AND POWDER SHIPMENTS,THROUGH 2020
  • Table 1: OVERVIEW OF THE POWDER METALLURGY PROCESS
  • Table 2: BASIC POWDER MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
  • Table 3: END-PRODUCTS THAT USE POWDER METALLURGY PARTS
  • Table 4: GLOBAL POWDER METALLURGY INDUSTRY STRUCTURE,2015
  • Table 5: KEY COMPANIES IN THE GLOBAL POWDER METALLURGY INDUSTRY
  • Table 6: GLOBAL SHARE OF POWDER METALLURGY MANUFACTURING BY REGION,2014-2020
  • Table 7: GLOBAL POWDER METALLURGY CONSUMPTION BY REGION,2014-2020
  • Table 8: POWDER METALLURGY PROCESS
  • Table 9: CONTINUOUS-SINTERING FURNACES BY TYPE
  • Table 10: BASIC HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING PROCESS
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Published - May-2014| Analyst - Andrew McWilliams| Code - AVM007L

Report Highlights

BCC Research projects that the powder shipments are expected to approach $7.4 billion in value terms in 2014 from nearly $6.9 billion in 2013 to reach nearly $10.6 billion in 2019 by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% for the period of 2014 to 2019.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global powder metallurgy market.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013, estimates for 2014, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2019.
  • Discussion of manufacturing capability and consumption by regional markets.
  • Examinations of industry standards, government and industry support, and other key factors related to the success of powder metallurgy.
  • Projections of technological issues, trends, and other influential factors.
  • Comprehensive profiles of leading companies in the industry that manufacture powder metal and other related materials used in the process, such as ceramics and nanopowders, special alloys, and metal matrix composites; and companies that make parts and components for automotive products, industrial and tolling equipment, recreation and hobby items, appliances, business machines, and other products.
Published - Oct-2012| Analyst - Andrew McWilliams| Code - AVM007K

Report Highlights

The global market for powder metallurgy parts and powder shipments was 4.3 billion pounds (valued at $20.7 billion) in 2011 and grew to nearly 4.5 billion pounds ($20.5 billion) in 2012. This market is expected to reach 5.4 billion pounds (a value of nearly $26.5 billion) by 2017.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global powder metallurgy market
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2011, estimates for 2012, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2017
  • Reviews of companies that manufacture powder metal and other related materials used in the process, such as ceramics and nanopowders, special alloys, and metal matrix composites; and companies that make parts and components for automotive products, industrial and tolling equipment, recreation and hobby items, appliances, business machines, and other products
  • Discussion of manufacturing capability and consumption by regional markets
  • Examinations of industry standards, government and industry support, and other key factors related to the success of powder metallurgy
  • Identification of market drivers within the industry
  • Evaluations of the quantity and value of various powders and parts shipments in the next five years
  • Projections of technological issues, trends, and other influential factors
  • Comprehensive company profiles of major players in the industry.
Published - Sep-2010| Analyst - Robert Moran| Code - AVM007J

Report Highlights

  • BCC projects that value of powder shipments will resume growth in 2010 at a 3.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.6 billion in 2009 to $4.7 billion in 2010. From 2010 to 2015, this segment will increase at a 6.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to a value of $6.6 billion.
  • The part base will grow from a low of nearly $9.7 billion in 2009 to more than $10 billion in 2010. From 2010 to 2015 this segment will increase at a 6.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach a value of $13.9 billion in 2015.
  • Individual powders and parts will also pick up in 2010.  Iron and steel powders will grow at a 3.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and parts made from them will also rise by 3.5%.  Through 2015, we expect to see iron and steel powder growth of 5.1% CAGR as the auto and other industries resume higher growth rates.

Published - May-2007| Analyst - Adrian Wilson| Code - AVM007H

Report Highlights

  • All powders and materials are expected to reach 2.9 billion pounds for a total value of $5.9 billion by 2011.
  • The parts produced by the powders and materials are estimated to reach $15.9 billion by 2011.
  • Shipments of iron and steel powders are increasing gradually; with a projected 4.8% annual growth rate by the end of our forecast period. Sales of aluminum powders will increase. Newer materials will also be used in autos to improve performance and play a role in energy conservation.
  • Hand tools, appliances, and computer storage devices are all potential applications of this technology, and other compounds made of metal and a nonmetallic element will expand the PM market in the years to come..

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