TANIQ
Dutch developer of robotic winding systems, CAD/CAM software, and automation solutions for reinforced rubber and composite product manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Sören Blomaard (Co-Director/Co-Founder); Coen ten Herkel (Co-Director/Co-Founder)
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
TaniqWind Pro (CAD/CAM filament winding software); Robotic Filament Winding Machines (custom systems supporting ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa Motoman); Hybrid FW+AFP multi-process solution; Scorpo robot systems (VIRGO, TAURUS, Custom); Rubber Parts Design & Manufacturing Software; FEA Toolbox for rubber; Composite Engineering Services (product development, process development, production setup)
Technological Advantage
In-house developed TaniqWind Pro software with dedicated robotic post-processor; hybrid multi-process solution combining high-speed filament winding with localized AFP in a single system; 18+ years of robotic winding specialization; spin-off from TU Delft Aerospace Faculty; patented inflatable fibre-reinforced bag technology (US grant 2026).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
TANIQ provides turnkey robotic winding systems and specialized CAD/CAM software that automate the design and manufacturing of reinforced rubber and composite products, reducing production time by up to 80% while improving consistency and reducing reliance on skilled labor.
How They Differentiate
TANIQ differentiates through its integral software+hardware approach (single supplier for both TaniqWind Pro CAD/CAM and robotic winding systems), its hybrid FW+AFP multi-process solution, and deep specialization in robotic (rather than traditional CNC) filament winding since 2006.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Manufacturers of reinforced rubber products (hoses, expansion joints, pipe plugs, dredging hoses) and composite structures (pressure vessels, aerospace/defense components, pipes, tanks) in industries including automotive, mining, dredging, defense, aerospace, and space.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace & Defense; Automotive; Dredging & Mining; Space (pressure vessels, rockets); Industrial Manufacturing; Marine
Competitors
McClean Anderson (US); Roth Composite Machinery (Germany); Mikrosam (North Macedonia); Cygnet Texkimp (UK); Ingersoll Machine Tools (US); Magnum Venus Products (US)
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2006: Founded as spin-off from TU Delft Aerospace Faculty; 2008: Started developing own filament winding software TaniqWind; 2009: First robotic filament winding system supplied to US Defense client; 2022: Released TaniqWind Pro as generic software compatible with all CNC and robotic winding systems; 2025: Launched Hybrid FW+AFP multi-process solution; 2026: Granted US patent for inflatable fibre reinforced bag
Notable Customers
GKN Fokker; Alfagomma (customer testimonial); US Defense Industry client (first robotic winding system, 2009)