“…Powder injection molding (PIM) is an economical method of mass-producing shaped components. Metal injection molding (MIM), a type of PIM, has made inroads into numerous industries as it is fast, cost effective, versatile, and potentially downsizable, as well as possessing outstanding design, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical properties that yield an exceptional surface finish and minimal by-products or waste [39][40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48]. At present, MIM is a popular method of manufacturing precise net-shaped parts for orthopedic and dental implants, surgical tools, and medical equipment [21,[49][50][51][52][53][54][55].…”