Metalverse: Before we dive into the technical aspects, can you tell us a bit about MIM Works and your position in the market?

MIM: We are located in New Taipei City and we specialize in metal injection molding. We produce parts by custom design, so we do OEM manufacturing. Our business model is interesting—we work mainly with customers in Taiwan, but those customers sell their products to Europe, America, and other international markets. So while our direct business is local, our components end up in products all around the world.

Metalverse: Metal injection molding is a fascinating process that combines several techniques—injection molding, debinding, sintering, and densification. As you look to the future, do you have strategies to optimize these processes even further?

MIM: Actually, our main focus right now is finding more materials to use. That’s our biggest challenge. We have significant limitations with materials. For example, we cannot do copper, ceramic, or titanium at the moment. We have a lot of limitations, and that restricts which industries we can serve and what new products we can develop. We want to develop business in different industries, but right now we’re constrained by the materials we can work with.

Metalverse: So expanding your material capabilities is a top priority. How are you approaching this challenge?

MIM: We’re in constant dialogue with our suppliers. We ask them, “What kind of new materials do you have? Can you send samples so we can do testing?” That’s what we’re trying to do—stay connected with our suppliers and be ready when new materials become available. But right now, they’re still developing these materials, so we’re waiting. It takes time.

Metalverse: Is this primarily supplier-driven, or do you also get input from your customers about what materials they need?

MIM: It’s actually very customer-based. Normally, our customers come to us and say they want a certain material, but we have to tell them we cannot do it right now. So the demand is there from the customer side, but we’re limited by what’s technically available in our supply chain.

Metalverse: When these new materials do become available, will that require significant changes to your technology and processes?

MIM: Right now, for our industry in Taiwan, the technology we use is fairly standard—not really cutting-edge or brand new. The technology has been around for several years already. It was first developed for applications in cell phones and SIM cards, and we’re still using essentially the same processes. We’re waiting for truly innovative technology to emerge.
What we are doing is investing in new machines. We buy new equipment to stabilize our production—that’s our way to improve and promote our manufacturing capabilities. So on one hand, we’re upgrading our machinery, and on the other hand, we’re waiting for new business opportunities to open up.

Metalverse: Are you incorporating any modern tools like AI, automation, or simulation software? For example, being able to simulate a new process on the computer before actually trying it in production?

MIM: For now, not yet. Not yet. Our main business model doesn’t really require those technologies at this stage.

Metalverse: And regarding the new materials you mentioned—would working with copper, ceramic, or titanium require completely new heating technologies or furnaces?

MIM: Not yet. We’re not at that point yet.

Metalverse: That’s interesting. It sounds like you’re in a bit of a waiting phase—ready to expand but dependent on developments in the broader supply chain and technology landscape.

MIM: Yes, exactly. It’s important to understand that in Taiwan, MIM is still relatively new—the industry is maybe just starting here. But in China, this industry has been established for a very long time. So I think Taiwan is catching up. We’re in a growth phase, but we’re still behind the curve compared to our neighbors. That’s the reality we’re working with.

Metalverse: That context is helpful. It sounds like there’s significant potential for growth as the technology matures and becomes more accessible in Taiwan.

MIM: Yes, there’s definitely potential. We just need the right materials, the right technology developments, and continued customer demand to drive that growth forward.

Metalverse: Thank you for sharing your perspective on the state of MIM technology in Taiwan and the challenges you face in expanding your capabilities.

MIM: Thank you. It’s an honest picture of where we are—and where we hope to go.

MIM Works Co., Ltd.

MIM Works Co., Ltd. (銘業精密股份有限公司) is located in the Wugu District Industrial Park in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The company specializes in Metal Injection Molding (MIM), a process that achieves density levels above 98% to produce high-strength metal components for complex, high-precision applications. MIM Works operates four injection molding machines equipped with HARMO robotic arms, mixing equipment for various metal powder materials, two debinding furnaces for continuous processing, and two high-capacity sintering furnaces. The company serves diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical devices, and consumer products, producing components such as precision parts, specialized screws, smart keys, SIM card trays, connectors, and automotive components.