About Us
Maztech, Inc, was founded by Dr. Michael Zumbrum in October of 2001 to develop and manufacture unique fluid handling products. After receiving his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in 1990, Dr. Zumbrum worked in technology development at General Electric Silicones and W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc.
The first product developed by Maztech Inc. was Smart Shield Tubing, to address the need for high purity, chemical resistant peristaltic pump tubing. SmartShield™ tubing provides a pure PTFE bore for product contact and a resilient Santoprene™ elastomer cover for unsurpassed durability. SmartShield™ tubing complies with FDA guidelines (21CFR177), and has passed USP Class VI, cytotoxicity, and physicochemical testing at an independent laboratory.
Dr. Zumbrum also provides consulting services in polymer characterization. In particular, he is an expert in understanding structure-property-process interrelationships in silicone elastomers. He has assisted many clients in obtaining custom formulations and helped in characterizing the performance of silicones in numerous bioprocess applications.
Dr. Zumbrum has been an active member of the Bioprocess Equipment Standard (BPE) committee on Polymers and Hygienic Seals since 2001. Some of his contributions to the committee have included recommendations on material biocompatibility and fitness for use in hygienic applications.
At Maztech, Inc. we are constantly developing new technology and products to meet our customers' needs. We look forward to new challenges, so, please, contact us!