At MADE Expo, the Technology Introducing Custom Digital Printing on Metals for Architecture and Design Makes Its Debut
On the occasion of MADE Expo, Italy’s leading trade fair for construction and architecture, Marcegaglia unveiled Cromatica for the first time—an innovative technology that redefines the concept of metal surfaces. Thanks to custom digital printing on steel and other metals, Cromatica opens up new design possibilities, combining aesthetics, application versatility and a strong focus on sustainability.
From Industrial Research to Expressive Freedom
Developed by the R&D division of the Marcegaglia Group, a global leader in steel processing, Cromatica Marcegaglia enables the creation of highly customised decorative claddings. Colours, textures, finishes, patterns and bespoke imagery transform metal into a true narrative medium, conceived for architects, designers and interior designers seeking distinctive solutions.
Boundless Applications
The digital printing technology—supported by collaborations with leading European manufacturers of inks and coatings—ensures a high level of compositional freedom for both indoor and outdoor applications. Cromatica Marcegaglia can be used across a wide range of contexts, including:
- residential and commercial building façades;
- office buildings, hotels and sports facilities;
- showroom interiors, household appliances and urban furniture;
- transport vehicles, including yachts and cruise ships.
A cross-disciplinary approach that positions metal as the protagonist of high–value-added architectural and design projects.
Performance, Durability and Sustainability
Beyond its visual impact, Cromatica Marcegaglia delivers outstanding technical performance. The use of 100% recyclable steel, controlled supply chains, inorganic inks and coil coating-specific paints ensures long-term durability and reliability, even in challenging environmental conditions. A solution that integrates design and environmental responsibility within an advanced industrial process.
Technical Specifications of Cromatica Marcegaglia
- Thickness: steel from 0.25 mm to 1.8 mm; aluminium up to 3 mm
- Width: up to 1,500 mm
- Length: unlimited
- Workability: metal can be formed, bent and perforated without altering graphics or performance
- Colour range: over 300 colours available in the catalogue
