SurfTec Information

SurfTec is a privately held technology company founded in 2015 to commercialize patented low-friction surface technologies developed by its founder, Dr. Samuel Beckford. The company's mission is to pioneer advanced engineered surfaces that enhance the performance, efficiency, and durability of mechanical systems through innovations in nanotechnology and surface engineering. With deep expertise in Surface Engineering, Materials Science, Tribology, and Nanomechanics, SurfTec combines cutting-edge academic research with practical product development to drive continuous innovation. The company has been awarded Phase I and Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants from the National Science Foundation, as well as funding through the U.S. Department of Energy's Next Generation of Electric Machines: Enabling Technologies program, to advance the commercialization of its patented low-friction technologies. SurfTec develops advanced nanocomposite low-friction coatings designed to operate in extreme temperatures, high-load applications, and chemically aggressive environments. These coatings serve as durable protective barriers that minimize metal-to-metal contact, reducing friction and wear while significantly decreasing reliance on conventional liquid lubricants. By enabling cleaner, more efficient mechanical systems, SurfTec's technology has the potential to improve energy efficiency, extend equipment life, lower maintenance costs, and reduce the environmental impact associated with lubricant consumption across a wide range of industrial applications.