While this surface-enhancement technology may sound too good to be true, it has been put to the test by Argonne National Labs for its durability. It also has been approved by both USDA and FDA as a food-safe coating to be used on machinery parts and surfaces that come in contact with food. The visionary for this technology is David C. Bell, founder, president and CEO of Phygen Coatings, Inc. The coating can be applied to critical wear components used in food processing equipment to improve performance and productivity, decrease operational costs and energy usage, discourage bacteria growth and reduce metal flaking into product.