Powder Impression Moulding (PIM) is a unique process that was initially developed for the automotive sector, where it gave significant weight-strength ratio advantages over traditionally manufactured complex metal assemblies. The old assemblies required the use of a variety of different commercially available technologies and a multitude of costly capital equipment processes. Now they can all be replaced by one single process.

The PIM process is capable of manufacturing very complex composite thermoplastic products using an open-mould technology that not only reduces capital expenditure, but provides distinct product advantages. Case study material for flat board is provided as 2 pdf files at the bottom of this page.

The potential and diverse range of applications is enormous. For example, the PIM process can be used to manufacture thermoplastic composite products of any size - something that has, until now, never been possible. And there are many other additional benefits, including:

1. Low cost base
2. Encapsulation
3. Improved product functionality
4. Sustainability
5. Re-cyclability - capable of using mixed-waste materials as filler composites
6. High strength to weight ratio
7. Prefabrication
8. Versatility
9. Insulation (thermal and sound)
10. Rot and degradation resistance
11. Lower tooling costs
12. Fewer manufacturing stages between raw materials and finished product
13. Moulded with embedded components that not only enhance the product features but reduce assembly times

In addition to construction the automotive, material-handling, consumer product, aerospace and defence sectors can also benefit from using this revolutionary production process to manufacture a wide range of products.