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2012 Technology demonstrations

November 2011 - Due to many requests of manufacturers to see how TANIQ’s software and robotic equipment works, we have decided to showcase our processes in a series of demonstrations. Begin 2012 TANIQ will give monthly demonstrations on how our technology can be used in the design and production process for a range of reinforced rubber products. Contact us if you are interested to join one of these demonstrations.

Trelleborg chooses TANIQ technology

September 2011 - To keep the lead in the manufacturing of high performance rubber goods Trelleborg is always on the lookout for value adding technology. A few years ago TANIQ was approached by Trelleborg, after which a couple of successful product developments followed. During this period TANIQ has customized their technology for Trelleborg’s design and production processes. By using these dedicated solutions Trelleborg can create new product designs and production processes that could not be realized before. Recently, Trelleborg invested in software and robotic equipment from TANIQ for their new manufacturing process. Read more about this in the European Rubber Journal article: Trelleborg invests in TANIQ technology

Since begin 2011 TANIQ has started with the development of software and equipment for various applications. Besides the smart reinforcement technology it involves the high speed and accurate placement of all materials using robotic equipment. This makes it possible to assist product manufacturers with (re)designing their product and production process using TANIQ's technology. Working with a leading manufacturer as Trelleborg enables TANIQ to perform on the highest level. Contact us to discuss the possibilities for your products.

TUFF GUARD available on the US market

April 2011 - TUFF GUARD, the perfect water hose designed by TANIQ for JGB Enterprises is now available on the US market. The TUFF GUARD has a unique design which makes the hose crush free and kink free! In 2009 Jay Bernhardt, owner of JGB Enterprises, leading supplier of hoses and hose assemblies for commercial and military applications throughout the world, approached TANIQ to design a perfect water hose. Together with JGB, TANIQ developed a unique hose design which is truly crush and kink free. The hose design was finalized in cooperation with a US hose manufacturer, who now is manufacturing the hose in the US using a patented production process.

Since this month the TUFF GUARD can already be bought through various stores, web shops and wholesalers. In 2012, the hose will be available in‘big box’ stores like Home Depot and Wal Mart. Request your quote on www.jgbhose.com. Interested in becoming a distribution partner for Europe? Contact us today.

TANIQ will release design software & robotic equipment per application

April 2011 - In the coming years TANIQ will release design software and robotic equipment for the automated production of a number of applications. The design software enables to make new and custom designs in 15 minutes. The robotic equipment enables to apply all material (and nylon pressure tape) layers on the product mandrel fast and accurately. In the first tests labor cost reductions up to 70% have been obtained.

The first release, for rubber expansion joints with full faced rubber flanges (FRF) is expected in May 2011. TANIQ is also working on the release of other applications such as other types of expansion joints, pipe-plugs, air-springs, elbows and more.

TANIQ introduces Scorpo™ automated rubber winding

September 2010 - Besides the automatic application of the reinforcement structure using Scorpo™ robotics, TANIQ has also developed automated rubber strip winding using Scorpo. Now you can use your Scorpo set-up to apply all rubber and fiber layers automatically. Including the winding of nylon pressure plies for your vulcanisation process. This way you can reduce the material costs of your product and produce it at high speeds with a constant quality. A few example movies of Scorpo rubber winding show how even complex bellowed shapes can be wound accurately with constant tension at high speeds.

TANIQ present technical paper at 178th Technical Meeting - Rubber Expo 2010

September 2010 - On Wednesday October 13 at 3:00 PM TANIQ’s managing director Siebe Nooij will present the latest developments on Scorpo™ , an automated production process for reinforced rubber products. The 178th Technical Meeting is being held during the Rubber Expo 2010, October 12-14, 2010, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

TANIQ starts Turbo Hose Project

July 2010 - TANIQ has started an R&D project for a new manufacturing concept for turbo charger hoses, together with her partners Momentive Performance Materials, Teijin Aramid and Delft University of Technology. In the next three years research will be done into optimizing the performance of the hose and developing an efficient automated production solution. TANIQ’s focus will be on optimizing the reinforcement structure and on developing methods to accurately apply these cords in a high volume production process. The project has been granted with the EUREKA label by the European Union and is part of the program for High Tech Automotive Systems in The Netherlands. The project also received funding from the Dutch government. Read more about the project in the press release.

TANIQ gave a technical presentation at the Teijin Conference

July 2010 - The 5th Teijin Aramid European Conference was a success with many visitors and interesting speakers from the reinforced rubber products industry. Siebe Nooij, managing director of TANIQ, gave a technical presentation on fibre reinforcement of rubber products. The focus of the presentation was on how an improvement of the reinforcement structure can improve your product performance or reduce your material costs. The second topic was on how industrial robots can be used to manufacture reinforced rubber products of high quality in an automated fashion. Besides a technical presentation, TANIQ made a series of aramid reinforced Champagne bottles for Teijin, which were presented to the speakers at the Conference.

TANIQ has moved to their new office in Rotterdam

June 2010 - TANIQ has moved to their new office in the Rotterdam Noordwest business area. The new building provides more office and prototyping space and is located near to Rotterdam Airport. The new facilities allow TANIQ to expand its research and prototyping activities. With the facilities in Rotterdam TANIQ is able to produce products and prototypes up to 4 meters in length with diameters up to 1.5 meters. Furthermore, the new production area also allows to do small batch production and inhouse development of robotic production equipment.

Scorpo™ | Reinforcement Robotics supplied to US customer

March 2010 - TANIQ develops and supplies Scorpo™ Reinforcement Robotics, robotic equipment for the reinforcement of rubber products. Each Scorpo set-up will be customized to fit the specific needs of our customers. The set-up in the picture has been developed for and supplied to a US manufacturer of reinforced rubber bellowed products. A special feature is the foot pedal which allows the manufacturer to use the mandrel rotator for applying rubber layers. For this project TANIQ worked together with machine builder VDL and robot supplier Motoman.

TANIQ develops and supplies customized winding robots

September 2009 - TANIQ develops and supplies different winding robots customized for your products. The winding robot is developed for automated placement of fibre reinforcement structures and can also be used to lay up rubber sheets. The advantages are that these robots provide good possibilities for customized solutions and the robots can also be used for other tasks in the production process. For the robotic equipment TANIQ works together with a renowned robot system integrator, VDL Steelweld. In TANIQ's overview for winding robots you can find out if you can improve your production process by using a winding robot.

TANIQ recieves Automotive Innovation prize

July 2009 - TANIQ is awarded with the Innovations Prize 2009 by the German Network of Automotive Excellence. TANIQ presented their “Breakthrough technology for charge air hoses” to the European automotive industry at the Automobil Gipfel in Wurzburger, Germany. One of TANIQ’s goals is to improve the flexibility of charge air hoses at higher pressures to enable more compact engine designs and more efficient turbo systems.

TANIQ at the International Rubber Conference

July 2009 - TANIQ exhibited at the IRC 2009 and presented some of their latest developments. Especially TANIQ’s production set-up and applying TANIQ reinforcement on injection molded hoses were positively received by the market.

TANIQ among Top 25 Dutch start-ups

May 2009 - TANIQ makes part of the 25 most brilliant high-tech start-ups in the Netherlands, according to FEM Business. According to FEM and their expert panel consisting of investees, advisors and professors, these companies have the most potential to become worldwide leaders in their segment.

Visit TANIQ at the International Rubber Conference

May 2009 - TANIQ will present their latest technology at the International Rubber Conference in Nuremberg, Germany on June 29 – July 2. You can visit TANIQ at booth 12-345 or visit us at the Poster Discussion Sessions in the Conference area to see our latest developments and discuss your ideas with us.

TANIQ starts WIKI: Reinforced rubber

May 2009 - TANIQ started a reinforced rubber page on Wikipedia and contributed the first general information on reinforcement of rubber products. Various methods to apply reinforcement are mentioned and also the basics of isotensoide loading and geodesic winding are explained. Please visit the WIKI and improve it by adding your information!

TANIQ Spiralling setup

April 2009 - TANIQ has developed a spiralling set-up for her customers which requires low investment costs and is suitable to apply spiralling for your R&D activities, prototyping and small batch production. We already booked promising prototyping results for straight hoses and more complex shapes such as air springs, expansion joints and pipe-plugs.

New TANIQ air spring prototype

April 2009 - For a mountain bike suspension system a new TANIQ air spring prototype has been developed which gives active linear behaviour in the top-out region, less stiction and controlled impact absorption.

Customer testimonials webpage

Januari 2009 - The new customer testimonials section on the website gives insight in the motivations of our customers to start developing products using the Corpo™ technology and how they appreciate the cooperation with TANIQ during these projects.

Visit TANIQ at several events

November 2008 - The Rubber Mini Expo in Louisville was a great success! During the Expo, Siebe Nooij presented two papers about optimal fibre reinforcement at the Conference. The combination with the Expo was a great opportunity to let the visitors see, and actually feel, the technology in various prototypes. We had a great time in Louisville and went home with new and interesting leads. We look forward to meet you at the next event!

New brochure and video

October 2008 - For communication of the latest developments TANIQ has brought out a new brochure. Together with the brochure we have updated the website and added a video message which shows you how stuff works in only 1 minute.

See TANIQ at the Hose Manufacturers Conference 2008

August 2008 - Listen TANIQ speak at the Hose Manufacturers’ Conference 2008 (19-20 August 2008, Cleveland, Ohio, USA) or visit TANIQ’s booth at the Rubber Mini Expo (14-16 October 2008, Louisville, Kentucky, USA). Come and discuss with us to find out what we can do for your fibre reinforcements.

Listen to TANIQ at several conferences

March 2008 - TANIQ has raised the interest of the international rubber industry. To further satisfy this interest TANIQ will speak at the following conferences: Silicone Elastomers 2008 (12-13 March 2008, Munich, Germany), International Silicone Conference (8-9 April 2008, Chicago, Illinois), Linking the industry (4th European Conference on the Use of Aramid as Elastomer Reinforcement, 26-28 May 2008, Scheveningen, the Netherlands).

Annual TANIQ party

February 2008 - TANIQ’s annual party was a big success. TANIQ’s people impressed their friends and family with fancy fibre winding demonstrations.

TANIQ in the USA

December 2007 - TANIQ now also develops for customers based in the USA. Our frequent visits to the USA enable us to visit your company.

New prototyping facility

August 2007 - TANIQ’s new prototyping facility is operational. This facility has fibre winding equipment, mills, curing equipment, presses and more.

New Corpo product™ development

June 2007 - TANIQ starts developing a new Corpo™ product for a customer in the automotive hose industry.

New Corpo product™ development

April 2007 - TANIQ starts developing a new Corpo™ product for a customer in the dredging industry.

TANIQ wins New Venture competition

June 2006 - TANIQ wins the first prize in the internationally renowned New Venture business plan competition.