Method for manufacturing a three-dimensional object

A method of manufacturing a three-dimensional water-soluble consumer product comprising an actual set of voxels, the method comprising the steps of:

• a. providing a digital description of the product as a set of voxels;
• b. sequentially 3D printing, the actual set of voxels corresponding to the digital set of voxels;
• wherein at least one voxel comprises:
• from about 40 wt % to about 96 wt % of a water-soluble polymer composition comprising a molecular weight from about 1000 to about 95000 AMU;
• wherein the water-soluble polymer is selected from the group consisting of nonionic PEG homopolymers, PEG copolymers, and mixtures thereof;
• from about 1 wt % to about 65 wt % of a filler comprising a melt temperature greater than about 75° C. and wherein the filler is solid at a temperature greater than the melting and printing temperature of the at least one voxel;
• wherein the filler comprises an organic material selected from the group consisting of starches, gums, proteins, amino acids, water soluble polymers, water degradable polymers, water insoluble polymers, sugars, sugar alcohols, surfactants, fatty amphiphiles and mixtures thereof;
• wherein the filler further comprises a benefit agent selected from the group consisting of builders, surfactants, bleach activators, bleach catalysts, bleach boosters, bleaches, antibacterial agents, colorants, perfumes, pro-perfumes, composition malodor control and removal agents, odor neutralizers, polymeric dye transfer inhibiting agents, crystal growth inhibitors, photobleaches, heavy metal ion sequestrants, anti-tarnishing agents, anti-microbial agents, anti-oxidants, anti-redeposition agents, electrolytes, divalent or trivalent ions, metal ion salts, corrosion inhibitors, suds stabilizing polymers, solvents, process aids, dye fixatives, dye abrasion inhibitors, sunscreen agents, insect repellants, bittering agents, antiperspirant and mixtures thereof;
• wherein the water-soluble consumer product is selected from the group consisting of conditioners, hair colorants, body wash, shampoo, facial wash, dish detergent, personal cleansing, skin care products, shaving products, fabric care products, hard surface cleansers, air care products, oral care products, over-the-counter health care products, and combinations thereof.