Expert Design & Development Engineering Services in Troy, MI

Paul Dathe has a passion for helping people with manufacturing of plastic parts. He founded Evōk Polymers with the goal of supplying customers with the highest quality injection molded components at the lowest possible price, using proprietary technology, deep industry knowledge, and white-glove customer service. Paul has over 25 years of experience in engineering, product design, and sales, with a specialization in solving problems in injection molding custom plastic components. Prior to founding Evok, Paul led new product development for Caliber Products, an industry leader in powersports, where he designed, developed, and launched 13 new products. He grew sales 540% and customers from 25 to 144 with 100% client retention. He led tooling, functional assessments, proof of concepts, 3D modelling, prototype fabrication, testing qualifications, tolerance analysis, and mold flow studies of all new products. Paul holds four U.S. utility patents, is a Six Sigma black belt, and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Design from Bemidji State University with an emphasis in rapid prototyping and 3D computer modelling.

Jason is a seasoned industrial designer with a passion for creating innovative and functional products. He finds fulfillment beyond his professional endeavors within a multi-generational household. Living with his wife, two sons, and mother nurtures his innate empathy, influencing his design approach as he keenly observes human behavior. Jason's empathetic design philosophy ensures that every product considers real-world user needs and ergonomics. His ability to translate behavioral insights into practical design solutions makes him invaluable for complex product development challenges. In his leisure time, Jason enjoys indulging in his passions for cooking, gaming, and unwinding, which provides creative inspiration for his professional work.

Shawn is ever curious and has been a vital creative force on some of the most advanced seating projects of the last two decades. He is particularly adept at graphically and physically communicating evolving design concepts and part features through building complex mechanical and visual prototypes in a variety of materials. He creates photorealistic renderings for clients in Otoy OctaneRender® and develops layouts, diagrams and logos with the Adobe Creative Cloud. Shawn has been instrumental in finding mechanical molded part solutions that can be prototyped and confirmed prior to going to tooling. His involvement on pre-molding design reviews has reduced risk in many recent large scale projects, saving clients significant time and investment. Shawn holds several patents and has conducted research on all sorts of projects that range from consumer lawn mower products to biotech and medical facilities.

Daniel's expertise in system and process design, coupled with his ability to cultivate strategic partnerships, sets him apart in the industry. His passion for innovation and collaboration shines through in his work, as he is dedicated to creating Lean Partnership-Based Organizations that empower small and mid-sized businesses. At Evok, he leads initiatives that challenge traditional norms in part design, prototyping, tooling, and injection mold part manufacturing. His vision goes beyond disruption; he aims to build a community centered on continuous improvement, mutual benefit, and genuine partnership. Evok's commitment to transforming industry standards aligns perfectly with Daniel's drive for sustainable growth and innovation. Under his leadership, Evok is not only changing the game but also establishing a new benchmark for collaborative success in the Troy manufacturing community.