Proof be told.


Engineers don't stop at the first result. They test, analyze, and repeat until the insight is clear, uncovering risks early, cutting through complexity, and finding what others miss. The result is a material decision backed by clarity, proof, and confidence.

For more than 100 years, Smithers has helped companies solve technical challenges and accelerate product development through integrated testing, analysis, and consulting services. Our experts uncover risks early, simplify complexity, and they reveal opportunities others miss. The result is material decisions backed by clarity, proof, and confidence.

Whether you need:

  • Material Chemistry & Properties Testing – Chemical characterization and performance evaluation.
  • Compound Development – Formulation development, mixing studies, and benchmarking.
  • Product Testing – Validation of components to a wide variety of standards.
  • Proving Grounds – Vehicle and tire testing for traction, handling, and durability.
  • Technical Consulting – Failure analysis, process audits, and expert problem-solving.
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In this real life case study put to the comic page, a client's automotive hose wasn't performing the way the formulation said it should. See how our compounding team found the actual cause, told in an 8-page graphic novel.

Smithers Graphic Novel: PROVEN

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Behind every Smithers test report is an expert who could talk for an hour about your project. We're introducing them properly, one card at a time. Meet the people testing your products, including interesting facts and experience and see who's card looks most like their real life counterpart in the set.

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