Chanel Parfums Beauté, a cosmetics division of France's prestigious design company, has turned to 3D printing technology to produce products that were previously unlikely to be produced: Eyelash Brushes. In cooperation with the French Erpro 3D factory, Chanel stated that it will start using 3D printing technology to produce eyelash brushes on an industrial scale.
From the standpoint of eye-friendly, safe, effective, and even aesthetics, there are many reasons and influencing factors for making mascara brushes, which is why Chanel is interested in exploring 3D printing technology.
Since 2001, the design company has been interested in 3D printing, and in 2007, the company even applied for a patent for additive manufacturing of cosmetic applicator products.
Now, Chanel is finally ready to launch a 3D printed mascara applicator. A new product made with laser sintering process and polyamide material is coming soon, the company's VolumeRévolutionde Chanel mascara.
According to Chanel's development team, 3D printing makes it possible to complete various prototypes of mascara brushes in a timely and cost-effective manner. Importantly, 3D printing allows it to eliminate expensive injection molds in the production process.
In order to show how much flexibility the additive manufacturing has brought to Chanel, Révolution eyelash brushes are said to have passed more than 100 prototypes and test wheels before selecting and validating the final version of the brush.
In addition, this technology enables Chanel and its development team to provide innovative new designs for cosmetic applicators. Because of the 3D printing technology, Chanel Parfums Beauté can iterate many designs and shapes that cannot be produced using conventional forming methods.
The final version is particularly noteworthy for its so-called grainy texture, which helps mascara stick to the wearer's eyelashes. Other features include a micro-cavity designed to hold enough mascara formulation to 'pre-soak double dip' and Anti-caking bristles grid.
At present, Chanel is preparing to launch the industrial manufacturing of the new 3D printed mascara brush, which is a feat of Erpro 3D Factory. The French-based AM expert and Chanel have established a complex 3D printing line consisting of 6 machines. Chanel said, The facility can print up to 50,000 brushes per day, which means that it can print 250,000 brushes per week and can print up to 1 million brushes per month.
Chanel also established a comprehensive testing and post-processing phase that includes such measures as raw material analysis, powder preparation, post-press cooling, cleaning, etc. Rinsing and testing.
Chanel is expected to begin its 3D printing mascara brush production in June 2018.