Faerlind
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
- Active
- 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).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Combines 'impossible' aesthetic designs—unachievable through traditional CNC or hand-carving—with professional-grade acoustics and playability, utilizing High-Speed Sintering (HSS) for enhanced durability.
How They Differentiate
Faerlind differentiates through the use of High-Speed Sintering (HSS) and 'impossible' internal geometries, such as moving mechanical gears and complex lattice structures integrated directly into the guitar body during a single-build process. Unlike competitors who focus on aesthetic shells, Faerlind emphasizes functional DfAM (Design for Additive Manufacturing) that enhances both structural integrity and acoustic resonance.
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
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Transitioned from low-volume SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) prototyping to HSS (High-Speed Sintering) production-grade manufacturing in 2023.
Major Milestones
["Founded ODD Guitars in 2012 to pioneer 3D printed musical instruments.","Relocated operations to the University of Auckland's CDAM Lab in 2019.","Partnered with Xaar in 2023 to develop the Faerlind guitar using High-Speed Sintering (HSS).","Showcased the Faerlind HSS guitar at Formnext 2023, the world's leading AM trade fair."]
Notable Customers
Steve Vai (User of ODD/Diegel designs); High-end boutique instrument collectors; Xaar (Technology Partner)