A focused beam of carbon dioxide laser light hits a sheet of uncoated paper. For a fraction of a second, the plant-based ...

Researchers in Germany have developed a laser-based method that can seal paper packaging by fusing wood-derived fibers directly, eliminating the need for adhesives or plastic coatings. The work, ...

In the packaging war between paper and plastic, plastic has remained indispensable – even in paper products – through one vital aspect: sealing. Until now, reliable paper seals have required adhesives ...

Inkjets and laser printers don't technically require different paper. You can use a ream of cheap office copy paper and get results that are adequate for most uses. However, the different technologies ...