The Polymer Engineering Innovation Center (PIEP) is a private law association, with a technological and scientific matrix, with a business management model.
Established on December 13, 2000 at the initiative of the industry and in close collaboration with the Department of Polymer Engineering of the University of Minho (DEP-UM) and the Institute for the Support of Small and Medium Enterprises and Innovation (IAPMEI), PIEP aims to provide a response of excellence in the delivery of products and services in a timely manner. oriented to the R&D+i needs of companies in the plastics and related sector, through innovation activities, technology transfer, technical and scientific consultancy and service provision
In general, PIEP operates in terms of the provision of testing and testing services and fault diagnostics, the development of new materials and products, processing technologies and production tools, based on the promotion of the principles of sustainable development (Circular Economy and Environment).
PIEP also intends to contribute to training, supporting the development of human resources with capacity and experience in industrial innovation in the area of polymer engineering. More information at: https://www.piep.pt