Various design considerations impact your painted metal composite material (MCM) designs, including safety, sustainability, and visual appeal.
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This Month’s Features
Forecasting the Future of Color
While megatrends in coatings and paints do not change overnight, their subtle evolutions reveal where innovation is headed.
Adhesive Innovation
No longer substitutes for sealants or screws, advanced PSA tapes have emerged as high-performance bonding systems that enhance structural integrity and design flexibility.
Key Design Factors When Employing IMPs
Facing profile choices for IMPs include flat, minor ribs, v-grooves, deeper ribs, and striated profiles.
Sealants for Metal Building Systems
Sealants may seem minor, but they are crucial for metal buildings, ensuring moisture protection and thermal integrity for lasting performance.
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March/April 2026