About TANIQ
Specialists in tailored solutions and development of your optimal product and automated production setup
At TANIQ, we are redefining what’s possible in reinforced rubber manufacturing by combining design software, robotics and a fresh philosophy. Rather than merely automating legacy reinforcement processes, we develop new reinforcement methods and designs optimized from the ground up for automation. This is what makes our technology truly unique.
Mission
Our mission is to provide solutions to manufacturers of (mandrel-built) reinforced rubber products, which enable them to improve their products and stay competitive in a global market. To achieve this, we believe that smart and flexible automation is the future.
We develop user-friendly interfaces for our software and robotic equipment, which enables others to use our technology, without understanding all algorithms and other technology running in the background. By developing custom solutions for our clients, embedding their know-how as well, we provide them the opportunity to get ahead of their competitors for many years to come. We believe we can change an industry, one product at a time.
Our Story & Vision
Design first, automation second
Many try to adapt existing manual reinforcement methods for automation. We flip the paradigm: designing reinforcement patterns specifically for robotic production. The result: parts that are stronger, more consistent, and easier to manufacture at scale.Turn-key approach
TANIQ provides more than robots or software alone. Our integrated platform combines design & analysis tools, robotic winding systems, materials, tooling, and full production integration.Tackling hard problems
Our focus is on mandrel-built, highly variable, low to mid-volume products — the kind of components that are traditionally very hard to automate (e.g. hoses, expansion joints, pipe plugs, flexible hoses, lifting bags). With TANIQ’s approach, even these challenging geometries become accessible to automated, repeatable production.Enabling competitive advantage
We embed clients’ domain know-how into our solutions. Our mission is to empower rubber part manufacturers to leap ahead of their competition, not just for a season, but for years.
Meet Our Team
The company is managed by its two directors, Sören Blomaard and Coen ten Herkel, who founded the company shortly after graduating from Delft University of Technology in 2006. TANIQ’s office and prototyping facility are located in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
TANIQ’s team consists of engineers specializing in different areas of expertise such as robotic winding, and software development.
The company is managed by its two directors, Sören Blomaard and Coen ten Herkel, who founded the company as shortly after graduating from Delft University of Technology in 2006. TANIQ’s office and prototyping facility are located in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
