Figure 1. Various test samples that have been laser welded in an applications lab (a) and a low-density polyethylene fluid container welded with a diode laser system (b). Direct welding of plastics is ...

Since plastic packaging accounts for a large fraction of plastic waste, the demand for environmentally friendly packaging ...

Fraunhofer researchers are developing an adhesive-free sealing technology for paper packaging through the PAPURE project, enabling fully recyclable packaging without plastic coatings or adhesives. The ...

At the world's second largest international trade fair for plastics technology, the 24th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Jenoptik will show its laser machines for plastics cutting and welding. With its ...