A new process is described, that allows the cutting and scoring of paper with a laser diode. The laser cutting step comes after an inking step, in which the lines to be cut are ink-jetted with an ink that absorbs the laser radiation. This technology patented by CEA appears as an attractive low-cost technology for creating 3d personalized paper objects. Business models associated to that technology are discussed, and licensing opportunities are presented.
O. Acher, D. Persico, A. Bobrow, "Paper Objects Made through Laser Cutting and Scoring: a Smooth Step from Digital Printing to Digital Fabrication" in Proc. IS&T Digital Fabrication Conf., 2006, pp 180 - 182, https://doi.org/10.2352/ISSN.2169-4451.2006.22.2.art00054_3