Faerlind

ApplicationAuckland, New ZealandFounded 2012

A boutique manufacturer of high-performance, 3D-printed electric guitars that leverage advanced additive manufacturing to achieve complex, bio-inspired geometries and superior structural integrity.

CEO / Founder
Olaf Diegel
Team Size
1-10
Stage
Commercial production / Active retail
Total Funding
Undisclosed
Latest Round
Bootstrapped / Academic Research Support
Key Investors
["Olaf Diegel (Founder)","University of Auckland (Research Support)"]

Technology & Products

Key Products

["Faerlind HSS Series (Flagship 3D-printed guitar)","Custom 3D-printed instrument bodies","Bespoke DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) consulting","Signature artist series instruments"]

Technological Advantage

Pioneering the use of High-Speed Sintering (HSS) for consumer-facing functional products, which offers faster production cycles and superior material properties compared to traditional Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Professional musicians, high-end instrument collectors, luxury boutique retailers, and technology enthusiasts.

Industry Verticals

["Musical Instruments","Additive Manufacturing","Luxury Goods","Industrial Design"]

Competitors

["Monad Studio","LAVA Music","Strandberg Guitars"]