Step into the wild

During Engineering Month, we’re celebrating the brilliance and innovation that engineers bring to every aspect of life. At CAD Micro, Fabio Colella, a recent addition to our team, has taken on the challenge of enhancing the traditional guitar pick.

Traditional picks can be slippery, and while textured alternatives exist, there’s nothing quite like crafting your own custom pick. With the aid of 3DExperience SOLIDWORKS design software and a 3D printer, the possibilities are virtually limitless.

Employing SOLIDWORKS Configurations, Fabio developed a range of picks with varying thicknesses and designs. The next step was to bring these designs to life through printing.

Considering the project’s requirements, Fabio opted for a DLP printer (similar to SLS) and chose tough resin as the ideal material. Tough resin was selected for its enhanced flexibility, durability, and superior finish quality.

The outcome? A dependable guitar pick that has quickly become Fabio’s preferred choice since its creation.