Machine Link™
Reliable CNC/DNC file transfer software starting at $195. Easily send, receive, edit, print, and manage CNC program files via standard RS-232 serial communications with any machine in your shop.
Controlink Systems LLC has been engineering fast, reliable CNC/DNC software since 1998—trusted by industry leaders like 3M, Kodak, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Whether you run a small machine shop or a large manufacturing floor, our solutions streamline file transfers, automate shop-floor workflows, and maximize machine-tool utilization so your team spends more time cutting parts and less time troubleshooting.
From single-machine file transfer to 64-machine shop-floor automation, we have a software tier built for your operation.
Reliable CNC/DNC file transfer software starting at $195. Easily send, receive, edit, print, and manage CNC program files via standard RS-232 serial communications with any machine in your shop.
Shop-floor automation software that lets machinists request CNC files remotely without leaving their machines, reducing scrap, downtime, and wasted walking time across the floor.
All Machine Link™ features plus six simultaneous communication sessions from a single computer—ideal for shops servicing multiple CNC machine tools concurrently.
Adds binary file upload and download capability to Machine Link™. Perfect for field service technicians commissioning older CNC controls using Executive Tapes.
Pocket PC CNC/DNC file transfer software for maximum mobility. Supports ASCII, ISO, and EIA character sets, drip-feeds most CNC machines, and fits right in your pocket.
Custom software solutions for process monitoring, shop-floor automation, end-of-line testing, vibration analysis, and system integration across a wide range of industrial protocols.
Since 1998, Controlink Systems LLC has developed CNC programming software with one goal in mind: keeping machinists focused on making parts. Our solutions eliminate unnecessary shop-floor trips, ensure operators always run the latest engineering-approved files, and scale from a single machine to enterprise-wide 64-machine networks. Trusted by manufacturers including 3M, Kodak, and national research laboratories, our software is engineered for reliability in real production environments—not just demos.
See how leading manufacturers rely on Controlink software to boost productivity and reduce costly downtime.
We combine deep machining expertise with proven software engineering to deliver solutions that work—day in, day out—on real shop floors.
Developing CNC/DNC and shop-floor automation software since 1998 for U.S. manufacturers of all sizes.
Proud NI Partner Network member since 2000, delivering certified NI software and hardware solutions across the U.S.
From single-seat file transfer to 64-machine simultaneous automation—software that grows with your production demands.
Every product is developed with the everyday shop user in mind by a team that genuinely understands machining and manufacturing.
A passionate team of engineers dedicated to solving manufacturing challenges.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Controlink Systems LLC has spent over 25 years solving complex manufacturing challenges for shops and facilities across the United States. What started as a focused effort in CNC/DNC communications has grown into a comprehensive engineering services company covering shop-floor automation, vibration analysis, process monitoring, and end-of-line testing. A member of the NI Partner Network since 2000, Controlink's software has been recognized as innovative by The Timken Company and deployed by global manufacturers including 3M, Kodak, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Our mission is simple: we love what we do, and we have a passion for solving your problems.
CNC machines rely on DNC (Direct Numerical Control) software to transfer, manage, and run G-code programs. Controlink Systems LLC offers a full range of CNC/DNC software—from the entry-level Machine Link™ ($195) for single-machine file transfers to the Machine Link™ QUICK Serve PRO for managing up to 64 machines simultaneously from one computer, all supporting standard RS-232 serial communications.
Speak directly with our engineering team for guidance on the right solution for your shop.
Controlink Systems LLC delivers CNC programming software solutions to manufacturing facilities across the entire United States.
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Since 1998
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Certified NI software and hardware solutions provider since 2000.
Featured in Timken Exchange for innovative DNC software in 2000.
Over two decades of reliable CNC software serving U.S. manufacturers.
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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (800) 838 3479 You can also send us a quick email at support@controlinksystems.com
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (800) 838 3479 You can also send us a quick email at support@controlinksystems.com