Webinar: Advanced Reinforcements & Fillers

June 11, 2026; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET

Webinar Overview: This webinar explores the science, structure and performance impact of key reinforcement and filler systems used in rubber compounding. Participants will gain insight into how morphology, surface chemistry and treatment technologies influence processing behavior and final material properties across a wide range of applications.

Webinar Content:

• Silica morphology, structure and performance considerations
• Silane chemistry and application methods for effective coupling
• Treatment technologies used to optimize silica interaction with rubber
• Kaolin clay technology with emerging opportunities for formulation development
• Talc technology and its potential roles in property modification
• Calcium carbonate systems with evolving application possibilities
• Graphene technology and its expanding performance landscape

This webinar equips participants with a deeper understanding of reinforcement mechanisms and filler selection strategies that support innovation in compound design.

Price: Free for Members / $149 Non-members

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Instructor: Josh Guilliams, Vice President of Consultancy

Bio: Josh Guilliams, Vice President of Consultancy leads, Smithers’ technical consulting team based in Akron, Ohio. Josh manages client relationships and works with other Smithers experts on complex projects. He also conducts in-depth investigations of a wide variety of rubber materials and final products on behalf of clients. Guilliams has a Bachelor of Science in chemistry and engineering from Baldwin Wallace University and a Master of Polymer Science from the University of Akron. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt.