Specialist brand of DEDESO GmbH · Essen · Since 2007

We are engineers and buyers — not salespeople.

MIM Experts is the metal-injection-molding specialist brand of DEDESO GmbH. Since 2007 we have sourced technical components for European industry — with production partners in Europe and Asia, some of whom we have worked with for almost 20 years. MIM Experts bundles this in-depth expertise into its own market presence: one supplier, two qualified production routes, one documented decision matrix.

MIM Experts is a specialist brand of DEDESO GmbH.

Customers know us as DEDESO — an experienced contract manufacturer of technical components in metal and plastic. MIM Experts focuses this expertise on the most demanding process in the portfolio.

Why two brands, one company.

Since 2007, DEDESO has served a broad range of manufacturing processes: MIM, investment casting, die casting, tooling and plastic components. Customers value the breadth — but precisely this breadth can appear unfocused to a specialized buyer who needs MIM parts exclusively.

MIM Experts closes this gap. The specialist brand is aimed specifically at buyers, design engineers and managing directors who are looking for specialized MIM expertise — including a guide-price calculator, material matrix and one-supplier model.

Legally, contractually and in terms of liability, DEDESO GmbH is and remains your contracting party. This means: you benefit from the depth of expertise of a specialized brand and, at the same time, from the company history, Creditreform rating and audit history of DEDESO GmbH.

For other manufacturing processes
Do you need investment casting, die casting, tooling or plastic components? These processes remain with DEDESO.
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Founded
2007
Headquarters
Huffmannstraße 85 · 45239 Essen
Core competence
Contract manufacturing · Supply chain management · Value analysis
MIM experience
18+ years · 0 complaints
Partner network
> 90 % IATF 16949-certified
Other processes

What sets us apart from trading.

We are not a trader. We design, cost and document in-house. Our network plants are production partners, not a supplier pool — each one has been audited and qualified by us and is managed by us.

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Open second opinion
We also say "No, MIM is the wrong process for you." Around 30 % of our enquiries end with a recommendation outside our portfolio. This openness is the core of our reputation.
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Engineering before sales
Every initial enquiry is answered by engineering, not by sales. From the outset you speak with someone who understands feedstock, sintering and tooling.
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Documented costing
Our guide prices are built up traceably: feedstock price, cycle time, tool amortization, overhead. No price from a black box.
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Contracting party, not broker
Contractually, we are your supplier. Liability rests with us, not with the network plant. That makes the decisive difference in your SRM rating.
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Long-term rather than transactional
Our business model only pays off with series support over several years. One-off sales are not our focus.
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Two routes, one standard
Production in Europe (EU / EFTA) and Asia — depending on customer needs and priorities. In both routes the same DEDESO quality standard applies: plant audit, PPAP Level 3, documented process capability.

MIM from Europe or Asia.

Not every customer has the same needs. Some are under CBAM pressure and ESG reporting obligations, others have clear cost target corridors or deliberately build on long-established supply chains. We cover both paths — openly, transparently, with identical quality standards. And we advise honestly on which route fits you.

Route A

European Supply

Production in EU / EFTA

For customers with CBAM exposure, strict ESG reporting obligations or near-shoring mandate. Short transport routes, verifiable working conditions, low transport CO₂ footprint, EU law as contract basis.

Typical context
  • · Automotive Tier-1 / Tier-2 with ESG reporting
  • · Medical with strict supply chain documentation
  • · Aerospace suppliers with regulatory frameworks
  • · Government and public-sector buyers
Price level
European market benchmark · transparent costing basis
Route B

Global Supply

Production at long-term Asian partners

Production at established Asian partner plants we have collaborated with for up to 20 years. For customers with a clear cost corridor and no hard CBAM exposure — with the same DEDESO quality assurance, EU warehousing, incoming inspection and full documentation.

Typical context
  • · Consumer goods and electronics manufacturers
  • · Industrial customers without CBAM obligation
  • · Tooling and clamping with price focus
  • · Assembly manufacturers with high volumes
Price level
Typically 20–35 % below EU benchmark · landed cost including CBAM transparently shown
Both routes
One supplier (DEDESO GmbH). One quality standard (PPAP Level 3, documented plant audit every 24 months). One contact. The route is decided in the briefing call based on your actual requirements — not as a supplier preference.

Seven plants. Two continents. One point of contact.

Five plants in Europe (EU / EFTA), two plants in Asia with long-term business relationships. Each location is audited every 24 months by our quality management. New plants are only added after passing plant and process audits — not based on commercial availability.

Germany
Essen
Headquarter · Engineering · Costing · DACH customer support.
+49 201 8579000
kontakt@mimexperts.com
EU / EFTA
Plant A · EU
Automotive and hydraulic series. Catalytic debinding, hydrogen sintering.
ISO 9001 · IATF 16949
EU / EFTA
Plant B · EU
Medical and watch industry. Cleanroom assembly, passivation.
ISO 9001 · ISO 13485
EU / EFTA
Plant C · EU
High-volume series up to 5M parts/year. Cost leadership within the EU.
ISO 9001 · IATF 16949
EU / EFTA
Plant D · EU
Medium and high-volume series. Vacuum sinter line, in-house HIP.
ISO 9001 · EN 9100
Asia
Plant E · Global
Partner since 2008. High-volume series > 2M parts/year, consumer and industrial focus. German QM oversight.
ISO 9001 · IATF 16949
Asia
Plant F · Global
Partner since 2010. Specialist in tooling and clamping technology, cost-efficient mid-volume series. DEDESO incoming inspection in Essen.
ISO 9001

Sustainability, due diligence, transparency — documented.

A two-route model only works if responsibility for supply chain, working conditions and environmental impact is visibly documented — for both routes, to the same standard. We submit to external assessments, maintain a binding code of conduct and meet the requirements of LkSG, CSRD and CBAM.

EcoVadis Assessment

External sustainability assessment

DEDESO GmbH actively participates in the EcoVadis assessment. The evaluation covers four dimensions: environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

Current scorecard status on request
Supplier Code of Conduct

Binding for all partners

All production partners — in the EU and Asia — sign our code of conduct. It governs working conditions, employee relations, environmental requirements and business ethics in line with internationally recognized standards (ILO core labor standards, UN Global Compact).

Available in DE/EN
LkSG compliant

Supply chain due diligence

Risk analysis, prevention measures, grievance mechanism. We meet the requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act — and help our customers provide their own documentation for Tier-2 suppliers.

Documentation on request
CO₂ accounting

Per-part footprint

For every delivered part we issue a specific CO₂ value on request — plant-specific electricity mix, feedstock, process depth, transport. Directly transferable to your ESG reporting or CBAM calculation.

Scope 1 + 2, Scope 3 by category
CBAM-Reporting

Quarterly reporting ready

For the Global route we deliver the emission values required by the CBAM register on a quarterly basis. You do not need to calculate values yourself — we provide documentation ready for direct submission.

Financially effective from 2026
Conflict minerals

CMRT / EU Conflict Minerals Regulation

Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (RMI) available for our standard materials. Smelter-level traceability for 3TG-relevant alloy components per EU Regulation 2017/821.

CMRT on request
EcoVadis · Why it matters

The procurement door-opener many mid-sized firms overlook.

Major OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers increasingly filter their supplier base by EcoVadis ratings. Without participation you are automatically excluded from tender processes in many procurement portals — regardless of technical competence or price. Our EcoVadis participation makes us visible and auditable for these customers.

Documented quality — harmonized across the network.

Not every network partner holds every certificate. The assignment is made as needed based on your industry and your quality standard. We are responsible for the consolidation.

Quality
ISO 9001:2015
Base standard for all network partners. Annual external re-audits.
Automotive
IATF 16949
For series parts in OEM quality. PPAP routines Level 3.
Medical
ISO 13485
Medical device manufacturing incl. traceability and cleanroom options.
Aerospace
EN 9100
Aerospace-compliant processes for critical components.
Environment
ISO 14001
Environmental management system at all production sites.
Energy
ISO 50001
Energy management — relevant for CBAM and ESG reports.
Occupational safety
ISO 45001
Occupational health and safety — proof for supplier audits.
Process
AMS 2750 / NADCAP
Pyrometry-compliant heat treatment, available on request within the network.

Would you like to arrange a plant visit or an audit?

Our quality and purchasing team coordinates plant audits at every network site. New customers, too, can initiate an audit appointment through us at any time.

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