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, ...

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

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 ...

At Purdue University, engineers have developed a new technology that can transform sheets of paper from a notebook into a human-machine interface. Purdue's process could also make food packaging ...

In the old days of public-sector technology, it was known as "paving the cow path." A computer system would be dropped into an agency, turned on and the same number of workers would do the same ...

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Despite years of digital advancements, a surprising number of enterprises continue to struggle with physical paper bottlenecks. Legacy file cabinets and manual document routing remain ...

Phil Goldstein is a former web editor of the CDW family of tech magazines and a veteran technology journalist. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and their animals: a dog named Brenna and two ...

AUSTIN, TEXAS – In spite of significant advancements in digital technology, many organizations still face challenges with physical paper bottlenecks. Traditional file cabinets and manual document ...