Company Category: Research & Development (R&D)

INDO-MIM Inc.

Indo MIM Inc is a leading manufacturer of precision, complex-shaped components using metal injection molding (MIM) and ceramic injection molding (CIM), also known as powder injection molding (PIM). The company is fully integrated to provide fully finished components to complete assemblies for medical and various other applications. Visit Indo MIM’s Web site for more details. | From a humble beginning in 1997, Indo-MIM has grown to become the world’s largest supplier of Metal Injection Molded (MIM) components to diverse industries. Our San Antonio facility is the largest MIM facility in North America. We currently ship more than 150 million parts/yr to 300+ global customers in 30+ countries. Our market segments are Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, Consumer, Industrial, Defense, sporting goods, Hand & Power tools etc. Now, Indo-MIM Inc. is proud to bring you Metal Additive Manufacturing right here in San Antonio Texas. Technologies include Binder Jet 3D Printing and Laser Powder Bed Fusion. Following are some more details for your quick reference. Materials available: Binder-jet 3D Printing: SS 17-4PH and M2 Tool Steel. More material options under development. DMLS 3D Printing: Inconel 625 Post sintering, printed parts achieve 97% minimum density and display material properties very close to the corresponding wrought materials. A perfect process for prototype development and small volume production. Complex geometries beyond the current tooling capabilities can be easily produced. No upfront tool development costs. Design changes on the parts are easy to implement without excessive lead time OR tool change costs. | INDO-MIM is a globally recognized leader in Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and Precision Manufacturing solutions. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company has revolutionized component production for industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, Defence and Consumer products. With cutting-edge facilities in India and the United States, INDO-MIM is a one-stop solution provider. We are engaged into Metal Injection Molding, Ceramic Injection Molding, Precision Investment Casting (Air Melting, Vacuum Casting and Reverse Gravity Casting), Precision Machining, Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing (Binder Jetting, Laser Powder Bed Fusion and Lithography-based Metal Manufacturing), Metal Powders (Powders for Additive Manufacturing and Thermal Spray) and Special Processes.Visit Indo MIM’s website for more details. https://www.indo-mim.com

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IMMETECH INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD

Immetech Industrial is a digital pioneer in integrated tooling&molding, with over 80 million RMB invested in smart manufacturing equipment. We offer “one-stop” solutions, boasting 35 high-speed injection machines (50-530 tons), monthly mold capacity of 60-80 sets, and Class 10,000 cleanrooms. Adhering to FDA/ISO13485/IATF16949, we serve 9 major fields, driving industry innovation.

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Imerys

We lead the way in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry​ globally. Imerys supports a diverse range of sectors, from construction and automotive to consumer goods. Imerys multi-mineral portfolio of minerals make excellent reinforcing fillers, glass-fiber replacements and foaming agents in polypropylene, engineering thermoplastics and thermosets for the production of lightweight automotive parts, domestic appliances, electronic components, construction profiles and food packaging. | High-performance aerospace materials for space launch systems. | Imerys is a world leader in specialized graphite and carbon solutions for the production of batteries and fuel cells. Our C-NERGY® line of synthetic graphites and conductive carbon blacks is produced in Europe, meeting the highest standards of purity and quality to ensure peak electrochemical performance.Supporting the entire battery ecosystem, our portfolio features well-established brands including TIMREX® graphites, as well as SUPER P® Li and ENSACO® carbon blacks. We also offer high-performance ceramic materials—such as alumina, zirconia, and silica—engineered for use in battery cells, thermal interface materials, and fuel cells.To further strengthen the European battery value chain, Imerys has entered into a strategic partnership with Shanshan to develop a localized supply of high-performance synthetic graphite and advanced carbon nanotubes (CNTs). This collaboration combines Imerys’ European resources with world-leading technology to provide a secure, sustainable, and competitive local supply of essential battery materials. | Imerys is a world leader in specialized graphite, carbon, and advanced mineral solutions for the production of batteries and fuel cells.Our portfolio is engineered for next-generation performance. Key solutions include C-NERGY™ synthetic graphite for current collector coatings and silicone-rich anodes, and SUPER P® Li and ENSACO® conductive carbon blacks with high BET grades C130 and C600. Our materials are also well-suited to support the automotive industry’s shift to LFP batteries and the growing defense sector, including applications like drones.Through a collaboration with Cnano, we offer advanced Carbon Black-Carbon Nanotube Dispersions, leveraging their new plant currently being built in Kansas, USA. Our ZIONIC™ alumina, zirconia, and silica ceramics complete the portfolio, enhancing battery safety and thermal management.

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ILPEA Galvarplast

ILPEA is present all over the world, with more than 60 years of experience in the automotive sector and in the development of thermoplastic products. We manufacture tailor-made assemblies for the most recognised companies in the automotive sector in Europe and America, with the aim of solving their problems in the most efficient and quickest way. At ILPEA Galvarplast we develop pipes for battery cooling systems for electrified vehicles based on quality, the use of sustainable materials and maximising the efficiency of the thermal management system. Our range of products provide solutions for various areas of the vehicle, such as Thermal Management (cooling systems, degassing), Washing systems (windshield wiper, headlight washers, sensor cleaning), profiles (car door and window sealing) and fluid management (fuel lines, SCR lines, vacuum lines).

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Illumion

illumion is a pioneering instrumentation company responsible for developing charge photometry, a novel technique transforming anode/cathode materials discovery and optimisation. With their flagship system, the ‘illumionONE’, this breakthrough technology enables users to gain new insights into battery material behaviour, identifying those factors responsible for limiting performance or underlying material degradation and hence restricting battery lifetime. Such detailed information is essential for the discovery and optimisation of the next generation of anode and cathode materials. By simplifying and improving battery materials analysis, illumion empowers the rapid creation of high-performance, longer-lasting batteries, crucial for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and beyond, driving us towards a cleaner, electrified future.

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IKA

IKA provides scalable and efficient machinery solutions to solve complex challenges in EV battery manufacturing. From turnkey to customized solutions, trusted to new emerging materials, liquid to solid state processing, and R&D to scale-up production.

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IKA-Werke GmbH & Co. KG

IKA is a family-owned business with over a century of experience and a technology leader in laboratory and analysis equipment, process technology, and EV battery mixing. Drawing on its German heritage, IKA serves industries with high precision requirements and zero-error tolerance, such as pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and battery manufacturing and sets new benchmarks in usability and efficiency. For the EV battery industry, IKA offers both turnkey and à la carte solutions for advanced mixing, dispersing, and drying technologies. With core manufacturing sites in Germany, the USA, and Malaysia, IKA brings extensive know-how and a global presence to work with customers locally on optimizing production, meeting growing demand, and consistently delivering the highest quality.

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ICF Mercantile, LLC

ICF Mercantile, a family-owned technical textiles leader in the manufacturing of fiber, yarn, and fabrics, leverages over a century of expertise to deliver high-quality, precision-engineered products from our ISO-certified, state-of-the-art facilities in New Jersey. ICF offers advanced textile solutions for the medical device industry through vertically integrated operations and cutting-edge manufacturing expertise.

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IBU-tec advanced materials AG

The IBU-tec develops and produces innovative materials of the highest quality for the industry at its sites in Weimar and Bitterfeld-Wolfen. It combines unique, partly patent-protected technology of thermal process engineering and organic synthesis with the process and material know-how of circa 250 highly qualified employees. Its own products include IBUvolt, cathode materials based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP). IBUvolt materials have outstanding properties in terms of charging times, long-term stability and safety, making them particularly suitable for batteries with high performance and durability requirements.

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i2R

i2R is a specialized consulting firm focusing on connector, cable, and wire harness solutions. The team supports design, drafting, sourcing, and manufacturing, helping clients avoid common pitfalls such as incorrect connector selection, inadequate identification, undefined test requirements, long lead times, and improper ingress protection design. In addition, we provide manufacturing support through program management and onsite audits.

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