{"id":20182,"date":"2026-01-08T08:37:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T07:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prototal.info\/cases\/epicmeets\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:10:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T13:10:17","slug":"epicmeets","status":"publish","type":"case_studies","link":"https:\/\/prototal.info\/ch\/cases\/epicmeets\/","title":{"rendered":"Epicmeets &#8211; Sinnvoller Dialog in einer globalen Arbeitsumgebung"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Epicmeets, a Finnish startup focused on improving workplace dialogue, partnered with Prototal to bring its tactile 3D-printed\u00a0Epics\u00a0figures from concept to scalable production. Using Industrial 3D Printing with color dyeing, Prototal enabled high detail, consistent quality, and rapid iteration\u2014allowing Epicmeets to launch complete product sets quickly and scale production without tooling.<\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/epicmeets.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Epicmeets<\/a>\u202fis a Finish start up with the vision to foster\u00a0meaningful\u00a0dialogue\u00a0in\u00a0modern, global work environments.\u00a0Founded\u00a0by Robin Gustafsson and Thomas Tuominen, the\u00a0company\u00a0consists\u00a0of\u00a0a\u00a0multicultural\u00a0team\u00a0with\u00a0expertise\u00a0in\u00a0visual\u00a0design, 3D design, UI\/UX, brand\u00a0development,\u00a0and software.\u00a0Epicmeets offers\u00a0both\u00a0a\u00a0method\u00a0and\u00a0tools\u00a0to\u00a0strengthen\u00a0communication\u00a0within\u00a0teams \u2013\u00a0digitally\u00a0and\u00a0physically.\u00a0At the\u00a0core\u00a0are\u00a0the\u00a0colorful, 3D-printed Epics: small,\u00a0metaphorical\u00a0figures\u00a0that\u00a0participants\u00a0can\u00a0hold,\u00a0move, and\u00a0use\u00a0to\u00a0visually\u00a0express\u00a0their\u00a0ideas\u00a0during\u00a0meetings\u00a0and workshops.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Challenge: Producing High-Quality, Scalable Tactile Tools<\/h2>\n\n<p>Research shows\u00a0that\u00a0a lack\u00a0of\u00a0engagement\u00a0at\u00a0work\u00a0can\u00a0cost\u00a0companies\u00a0up\u00a0to 16%\u00a0of\u00a0their\u00a0productivity\u00a0\u2013 a global\u00a0challenge\u00a0that\u00a0Epicmeets\u00a0aims\u00a0to\u00a0address through physical, design-driven interaction tools.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>To\u00a0launch\u00a0their\u00a0Epics,\u00a0Epicmeets\u00a0needed\u00a0a\u00a0production\u00a0partner\u00a0who\u00a0could:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deliver\u00a0high surface\u202fquality\u202fwith fine detail across many small, complex geometries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent color reproduction for multiple product variants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short lead times for small-to-medium production batches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive unit costs without investment in tooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliable quality control suitable for scaling production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Previous\u00a0small-scale\u00a0productions\u00a0in Finland and\u00a0Germany\u00a0had\u00a0struggled\u00a0with\u00a0surface\u00a0finish and\u00a0color\u00a0variation.\u00a0Epicmeets\u00a0needed\u00a0a\u00a0reliable\u00a0partner to\u00a0scale\u00a0up.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Solution: Industrial 3D Printing\u00a0with\u00a0Prototal<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n<p>After\u00a0evaluating\u00a0different\u00a0suppliers\u00a0across\u00a0the Nordics and\u00a0Europe, Epicmeets selected Prototal as its manufacturing partner.<\/p>\n\n<p>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/services\/industrial-3d-printing\/\">Industrial 3D Printing<\/a> combined with color dyeing as a <a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/services\/industrial-3d-printing\/polymer\/post-processing\/\">post processing<\/a> step, Prototal was able to produce the Epic figures with high dimensional accuracy, consistent surface quality, and uniform coloring \u2013 key factors for a tactile product.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>The collaboration allowed for\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Iterative optimization of size, hole dimensions, and ergonomic fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible production volumes, enabling Epicmeets to scale without tooling constraints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short and predictable lead times, supporting product launches and replenishment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>\u201cPrototal has\u00a0demonstrated\u00a0a\u00a0level\u00a0of\u00a0service and\u00a0quality\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0rare. The\u00a0collaboration\u00a0enabled\u00a0us\u00a0to\u00a0launch\u00a0the Epics\u00a0quickly\u00a0and\u00a0with\u00a0high\u00a0quality.\u201d<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<br \/><strong><em>\u2013\u202fRobin Gustafsson,\u00a0Founder\u00a0&amp; CEO,\u00a0Epicmeets\u00a0Oy<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Results<\/strong>: Faster Time-to-Market and Scalable Production<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>With\u00a0Prototal\u2019s\u00a0Industrial\u00a03D\u00a0Printing capabilities,\u00a0Epicmeets\u00a0was\u00a0able\u00a0to:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rapidly\u00a0launch\u00a0their\u00a0first\u00a0complete\u00a0product\u00a0boxes\u00a0for\u00a0various\u00a0use\u00a0cases\u00a0such\u00a0as\u00a0team meetings,\u00a0strategy\u00a0work,\u00a0cultural\u00a0development,\u00a0and innovation workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce\u00a0time-to-market\u00a0compared\u00a0to\u00a0traditional\u00a0manufacturing\u00a0methods\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Produce small\u00a0and medium\u00a0batches\u00a0without\u00a0tooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure\u00a0Nordic-based\u00a0production\u00a0with a focus on quality and sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>The\u00a0result\u00a0is a\u00a0scalable\u00a0concept\u00a0already\u00a0being\u00a0used\u00a0in workshops and\u00a0training\u00a0sessions\u00a0around\u00a0the\u00a0world\u00a0\u2013 from\u00a0leadership\u00a0programs to\u00a0creative\u00a0team\u00a0exercises.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From\u00a0Idea\u00a0to Global\u00a0Dialogue<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n<p>The\u00a0Epicmeets\u00a0journey\u00a0demonstrates\u00a0how\u00a0Industrial 3D Printing\u00a0can\u00a0bring\u00a0a\u00a0creative\u00a0idea\u00a0from concept and\u00a0prototype\u00a0to\u00a0finished\u00a0product\u00a0with\u00a0high\u00a0precision and short\u00a0lead\u00a0times \u2013 particularly for design-driven products requiring high detail, flexibility and fast iteration. More\u00a0about\u00a0Epicmeets\u00a0on\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Epicmeets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>\u202fand\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/epicmeets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p>For companies developing physical products, where form, feel and function are equally important, Industrial 3D Printing offers a scalable and cost-effective path to market<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in touch!<\/h2>\n\n<p>Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0launching\u00a0a startup\u00a0concept\u00a0or\u00a0reinventing\u00a0an\u00a0established\u00a0production\u00a0solution,\u202fPrototal\u202fcombines\u00a0speed,\u00a0scalability, and\u00a0flexibility\u00a0\u2013 all under\u00a0one\u00a0roof.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p>Want\u00a0to\u00a0find\u00a0out\u00a0how\u00a0we\u00a0can\u00a0bring\u00a0your\u00a0next\u00a0product\u00a0idea\u00a0to\u00a0life?\u00a0<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/prototal.info\/contact\/\">Contact\u00a0us<\/a>, and\u00a0let\u2019s\u00a0explore\u00a0the\u00a0possibilities\u00a0together.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Epicmeets, a Finnish startup focused on improving workplace dialogue, partnered with Prototal to bring its tactile 3D-printed\u00a0Epics\u00a0figures from concept to scalable production. Using Industrial 3D Printing with color dyeing, Prototal enabled high detail, consistent quality, and rapid iteration\u2014allowing Epicmeets to launch complete product sets quickly and scale production without tooling. 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