개요
세계의 마이크로 사출성형 플라스틱 시장은 2023년에 12억 달러에 달하며,2024-2031년의 예측 기간 중 CAGR 11.2%로 성장하며, 2031년에는 28억 달러에 달할 것으로 예측되고 있습니다.
예측 기간 중 마이크로 사출 기술의 발전은 시장 성장을 가속하는 주요 요인이 될 것입니다.2023년 11월, 미국의 플라스틱 제조 기계 제조업체인 Milacron은 산업 자동화 솔루션 프로바이더인 Fanuc과 협력하여 새로운 완전 자동 정밀 마이크로 사출성형 모델을 발표했습니다.
세계 제조업의 변화로 인해 향후 세계 시장의 성장이 어려울 것으로 보입니다. 가장 큰 수요국 중 하나인 중국의 제조업 성장은 최근 수년간 둔화되고 있습니다. 따라서 마이크로 사출성형 플라스틱 시장의 성장은 일시적으로 둔화될 것으로 보입니다.
역학
세계 자동차 생산량 회복
팬데믹으로 인한 어려움에도 불구하고 세계 자동차 산업은 놀라운 회복세를 보이고 있습니다. 국제자동차산업협회(OICA)의 생산 데이터에 따르면 팬데믹 이후 첫 해인 2023년 승용차 및 상용차 생산량은 약 9,350만 대에 달하고, 전년 대비 10% 증가했습니다. 이 성장의 대부분은 전기자동차 생산의 급격한 증가에 기인합니다.
자동차 제조업체들은 현재 차량 경량화와 연비 향상을 위해 강철과 알루미늄 합금을 플라스틱 복합재료로 대체하고 있습니다. 이러한 추세는 전기자동차에도 이어져 자동차 제조업체들은 배터리 주행거리 연장을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 전반적인 소비자 심리의 개선은 자동차 생산의 급격한 증가로 이어져 마이크로 사출성형 플라스틱에 대한 새로운 수요를 창출할 것으로 예상됩니다.
생체적합성 의료기기 개발이 진행 중입니다.
COVID-19 팬데믹에서 얻은 교훈을 바탕으로 많은 의료기기 제조업체들은 COVID-19 환자의 응급 치료 중 발생한 피부 알레르기 및 발진 문제를 방지하기 위해 생체 적합성 플라스틱 개발을 가속화하고 있습니다. 새로운 미량 주입 방법의 발전도 새로운 생체 적합성 의료기기의 개발 속도를 높이는 데 도움이 되고 있습니다.
2023년 12월, 캐나다 몬트리올 대학의 과학자 팀은 Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Inc.와 공동으로 생체적합성 플라스틱을 사용하여 3D 프린팅과 사출성형을 결합하여 만든 근접치료용 간질성 캡 개발에 대한 연구 논문을 발표했습니다.
운영 및 유지보수 과제
마이크로 사출성형기는 수백 가지의 정밀 부품으로 구성된 고도로 정교한 장비입니다. 이러한 기계에 투자하기로 선택한 플라스틱 제조업체는 구매, 설치 및 정비를 포함하여 고가의 자본 지출을 예산으로 책정해야합니다. 마이크로 사출성형기는 기존 플라스틱 사출성형기에 비해 사이클 시간이 매우 빠르기 때문에 에너지 소비량도 상당히 높습니다. 높은 비용의 또 다른 요인은 운영 및 정비에 숙련된 인력이 필요하다는 것입니다. 일부 기계 제조업체는 직원들에게 사출성형기 작동을 허용하기 전에 공식적인 교육을 받도록 요구하기도 합니다.
Overview
Global Micro Injection Molded Plastic Market reached US$ 1.2 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 2.8 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period 2024-2031.
During the forecast period, advancements in micro injection technology will be a primary factor in driving market growth. In November 2023, Milacron, a U.S. manufacturer of plastic manufacturing machinery, announced the launch of a new, fully automatic, precision micro injection molding model in partnership with FANUC, the provider of industrial automation solutions.
Ongoing shifts in the global manufacturing will most probably lead to difficult conditions for the future growth of the global market. Overall manufacturing growth in China, one of the biggest demand generators, has slowed in recent years, whereas, other countries like India are yet to full step up. It will create a brief period of reduced growth for the micro injection molded plastic market.
Dynamics
Recovery of Global Automotive Production
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the global automotive sector has recovered remarkably well. Production data from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) indicates that for 2023, the first full year of the post-pandemic period, nearly 93.5 million passenger and commercial vehicles were produced, representing a 10% increase from the previous year. A lot of this growth has also been due to the surge in electric vehicle production.
Automotive manufacturers are currently replacing steel and aluminum alloys with plastic composites in order to reduce vehicular weight and improve fuel economy. The trend has been carried forward in electric vehicles, with automakers seeking to extend battery range. An overall improvement in consumer sentiment is leading to a surge in automotive production, which in turn, will generate renewed demand for micro injection molded plastics.
Ongoing Development of Bio-Compatible Medical Equipment
Imbibing the lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic, many medical equipment manufacturers have accelerated the development of bio-compatible plastics, to prevent issues of sking allergies and rashes which were encountered during emergency treatment of COVID-19 patients. Advances in new micro injection methods are also helping to hasten the development of new bio-compatible medical equipment.
In December 2023, a team of scientists from University of Montreal in Canada in collaboration with Adaptiiv Medical Technologies Inc., published a research paper detailing the development of interstitial caps for brachytherapy made from bio-compatible plastics and fabricated from a combination of 3D printing and injection molding.
Operational and Maintenance Challenges
Micro injection molding machines are highly sophisticated pieces of equipment with hundreds of different precision parts. Plastic producers choosing to invest in these machines must budget for high capital outlays, including for purchase, setup and maintenance. The machines have a much faster cycle time and hence consume significantly more energy than other traditional plastic injection molding machines. Another factor contributing to the high costs is the requirement of skilled personnel for operation and maintenance. Some machine makers even require employees to undergo official training before they are allowed to operate the injection molding machinery.
The global micro injection molded plastic market is segmented based on material, application and region.
Development of Electric Vehicles Will Propel Demand from the Automotive Industry
As the global automotive industry increasingly switches to electric vehicles, the demand for precision-molded plastic components will increase significantly. With major brands like Volkswagen announcing a shift towards an all-electric portfolio by 2035 and EV-sceptical companies like Toyota developing their own models, the industry will become a major demand source for injection molded plastics.
The field of consumer electronics will also witness a rise in plastics demand, especially due to the advent of flexible display screens. Since flexible displays will require casings with bendable form factor, the usage of injection molding for developing new cases. The consumer electronics sector will also become a leading demand source for micro injection molded plastics in the upcoming years.
Asia-Pacific Poised for Significant Growth During the Forecast Period
The automotive and consumer electronic industries will be the chief sources of growth for micro injection molded plastic market during the forecast period. China will remain the largest domestic markets for these plastics, especially as it becomes the largest automotive exporter. A key advantage for Chinese end-users is the large production capacity of local plastics producers, which helps to keep down input costs.
A major trend that could accelerate during the forecast period is the pursuance of 'China + 1' strategy by multinational corporations looking to de-risk their supply chains away from China. Countries like Vietnam and India have received significant influx of investment in electronics manufacturing. Over the next few years, it will gradually lead to a diversification of demand for micro injection molded plastics in the region.
The pandemic created a limited period of uncertainty for the global market. Demand from the automotive and optics industries witnessed dramatic declines, as it was affected by pandemic lockdowns due to labor shortages and production disruptions. Medical equipment manufacturers, however, created a surge in demand, especially for producing intricate components for breathing apparatus and ventilators.
The overall global demand underwent a steady recovery in the post-pandemic period, with the automotive industry leading a strong resurgence. However, energy price volatility in wake of the Russia-Ukraine war created a brief period of uncertainty for the market. It is unlikely that this will alter the growth trajectory of the global market during the forecast period.
The war in Ukraine hampered the ability of Russia to source the latest micro injection molding machinery for the production of various military components. Russia is heavily reliant on South Korea and Japan for precision machine tools. Western sanctions haven't disrupted the overall demand for micro injection molded plastics, especially as the entire Russian economy has shifted to war production mode.
The only major challenge currently facing the country is the lack of support expertise and spare parts for plastic micro injection molding machinery. The Russian government has officially legalized the concept of parallel imports, allowing local companies to import parts and assembled machinery through the grey market.
The major global players in the market include Accu-Mold, Paragon Medical, SMC Ltd., Spectrum Plastics Group, Isometric Micro Molding, Makuta, Inc., PreciKam, MTD Micro Molding, Microdyne Plastics Inc and Movacolor.
The global micro injection molded plastic market report would provide approximately 53 tables, 47 figures and 185 Pages.
Target Audience 2024
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