Surface Engineering Technologies, LLC is a US-based manufacturer and contract manufacturer specializing in advanced surface engineering solutions, including high-quality plasma treatments and precision coatings. Established in 2014, the company operates from Torrance, California, with a team of 11 to 50 employees and annual sales between $5 and $9.9 million. Leveraging over 30 years of expertise, they provide custom solutions to enhance product performance, longevity, and cost-effectiveness for cutting-edge industries globally, including Manufacturing, Marine, Aerospace, Mining, Aviation, Electronics, Automotive, and Medical. Their core services encompass Heavy Metal Ion Implantation, Cathodic Arc Deposition, Magnetron Sputtering Deposition, and Custom Coatings. These proprietary processes are designed to improve material properties such as hardness, toughness, fatigue life, and reduce friction. Surface Engineering Technologies, LLC holds AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, ensuring adherence to stringent quality management standards, and offers research and development engineering solutions.
Cathodic Arc Deposition
Precision surface solutions for enhanced performance
ISO 9001
AS9100D
Automotive
Electronics
Aviation
Mining
Aerospace
Marine
Manufacturing
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Phygen Coatings, Inc.
🇺🇸 United States
199411-50 peopleManufacturer/Service Company
Established brand
Product customization
Patented technology
Industry association member
Shipments
1
Key customer
ALUMINIO DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
Key market
🇺🇸 United States
Description
Phygen Coatings, Inc. is a specialized manufacturer and contract service provider headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1994, the company is a leader in industrial surface enhancement technology, primarily serving the automotive, aerospace, medical device, die casting, and defense sectors. Phygen is best known for its proprietary FortiPhy™ XVD technology, a patented Arc Plasma Acceleration (APA) process that represents a significant advancement over conventional Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coatings. This high-energy plasma process creates dense, non-columnar, and nearly defect-free coatings with exceptional adhesion and toughness.
The company’s product portfolio includes a variety of high-performance coatings such as Chromium Nitride (CrN), Aluminum Chromium Nitride (AlCrN), Titanium Nitride (TiN), and Titanium Aluminum Nitride (TiAlN), as well as specialized duplex coatings. These solutions are engineered to solve critical industrial challenges including catastrophic wear, corrosion, friction, galling, and soldering. By applying these chemically stoichiometric layers to tools, dies, and molds, Phygen helps clients extend tool service life by 3X to over 88X compared to traditional treatments, while simultaneously reducing maintenance cycles and inventory requirements.
Operating from a dedicated factory with a team of 11 to 50 employees, Phygen adopts a holistic approach to quality, offering custom-tailored solutions for complex designs and demanding production environments. The company has established a prestigious client base that includes the U.S. Army, Dana, Schaeffler, and Mahle. Their technology is applicable across diverse manufacturing processes, from injection molding and metal forming to 3D printing and extrusion.
CrN + PLASMA ION NITRIDE
SILICON Carbide
Hard Chrome Replacement: Why FortiPhy™ XVD is the Sustainable Solution