Fraunhofer Develops Laser-Based Process for Adhesive-Free Paper Packaging

The process directs laser energy to bond paper layers directly as detailed in the primary source from Fraunhofer (https://www.fraunhofer.de/en/press/research-news/2026/march-2026/sealing-paper-packaging-without-adhesives.html). It eliminates adhesives that remain in recycled paper streams.

Fraunhofer states the method targets paper-based packaging production lines and produces seals without additional materials or coatings (https://www.fraunhofer.de/en/press/research-news/2026/march-2026/sealing-paper-packaging-without-adhesives.html). Conventional adhesive use complicates recycling according to the same release.

The release reports successful tests of the laser seals for packaging durability but provides no performance metrics or timelines for industrial adoption (https://www.fraunhofer.de/en/press/research-news/2026/march-2026/sealing-paper-packaging-without-adhesives.html).