The University of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud (HEIG-VD) allows the transformation of knowledge into products and services with high added value, by combining cutting-edge theoretical knowledge with the requirements of professional practice. It thus promotes the innovation and competitiveness of businesses and contributes to the renewal of the economic fabric of the canton and the regions, both through education, continuing training and R&D.

Research in the field of packaging and composite materials, carried out by the laboratory for the characterization of polymers and composites, belongs to an area of development directly linked to plastics.