Custom Sensor Design & Manufacturing Services

From concept to calibration, Controlink Systems LLC delivers precision-engineered custom sensors tailored to your exact application. With over 25 years of hands-on manufacturing and systems integration experience, we design, build, and validate sensors that perform reliably in demanding industrial environments — so your processes stay accurate, efficient, and fully under control.

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Our Custom Sensor Design & Manufacturing Services

Comprehensive sensor solutions from initial selection and custom design through integration, calibration, and ongoing support.

Sensor Design & Prototyping

We engineer custom sensors from the ground up to match your precise application requirements — whether for pressure, vibration, temperature, or non-contact measurement — delivering validated prototypes ready for real-world deployment.

Sensor Integration & Calibration

Our team seamlessly integrates custom sensors into your existing systems and performs rigorous calibration to ensure accurate, repeatable measurements that meet your process and quality standards.

Signal Conditioning & Data Acquisition

We provide end-to-end signal conditioning and data acquisition solutions that transform raw sensor outputs into clean, actionable data — supporting complex analysis, process monitoring, and automated control.

Engineered to Spec

Precision Sensor Solutions Built Around Your Application

Off-the-shelf sensors rarely capture the nuances of complex industrial processes. At Controlink Systems LLC, we combine deep machining expertise with advanced measurement science to design and manufacture sensors tailored precisely to your environment. From vibration and pressure to non-contact gauging, our custom solutions integrate cleanly with your existing hardware and software — reducing measurement uncertainty, improving process control, and supporting the critical manufacturing and test systems your operation depends on every day.

Custom industrial sensor connected to a data acquisition system in a manufacturing plant
Trusted By Industry Leaders

Success Stories

See how manufacturers and research labs across the U.S. have solved their toughest sensing challenges with our custom solutions.

"Machine Link™ is great! It's reliable and very easy to use. We manufacture high precision molds and use Machine Link™ to download very large files. We have never had a problem with it."

Chris Wiesmann

"Our daily activities in the Machine Shop have definitely become more manageable since installing Machine Link™. Machine Link™ has helped us to improve accuracy of records along with increased machine utilization. The bottom line is to say that we have overcome some big, big obstacles in our day to day..."

Steve Lisano

"Machine Link™ is easy to use, was easy to setup, and worked the first time with no problems and I don't even know how to operate Windows. It is far superior to any other communication software I have ever tried. I love it!"

Ken Havard

"Machine Link™ was easy to setup and we were able to quickly back-up all of our CNC program files from 46 different machine tools. We also, within minutes, established successful communications to a machine we had never spoken with before. It works great!"

Richard Recker

"Machine Link™ really works well. We use its 'Search and Replace' capabilities virtually everyday. We can download a program from the control, make some quick changes, then send it right back."

Royce Burton

"Machine Link™ has significantly improved our productivity. We are now spending seconds doing what took us about thirty minutes before, since we had to manually enter each program. Plus, Machine Link™ is so easy to use that anybody in the shop can use it with minimal training."

Greg Scheldberg

"Machine Link™ is great! It's reliable and very easy to use. We manufacture high precision molds and use Machine Link™ to download very large files. We have never had a problem with it."

Chris Wiesmann

"Our daily activities in the Machine Shop have definitely become more manageable since installing Machine Link™. Machine Link™ has helped us to improve accuracy of records along with increased machine utilization. The bottom line is to say that we have overcome some big, big obstacles in our day to day..."

Steve Lisano

"Machine Link™ is easy to use, was easy to setup, and worked the first time with no problems and I don't even know how to operate Windows. It is far superior to any other communication software I have ever tried. I love it!"

Ken Havard

"Machine Link™ was easy to setup and we were able to quickly back-up all of our CNC program files from 46 different machine tools. We also, within minutes, established successful communications to a machine we had never spoken with before. It works great!"

Richard Recker

"Machine Link™ really works well. We use its 'Search and Replace' capabilities virtually everyday. We can download a program from the control, make some quick changes, then send it right back."

Royce Burton

"Machine Link™ has significantly improved our productivity. We are now spending seconds doing what took us about thirty minutes before, since we had to manually enter each program. Plus, Machine Link™ is so easy to use that anybody in the shop can use it with minimal training."

Greg Scheldberg

"Machine Link™ is great! It's reliable and very easy to use. We manufacture high precision molds and use Machine Link™ to download very large files. We have never had a problem with it."

Chris Wiesmann

"Our daily activities in the Machine Shop have definitely become more manageable since installing Machine Link™. Machine Link™ has helped us to improve accuracy of records along with increased machine utilization. The bottom line is to say that we have overcome some big, big obstacles in our day to day..."

Steve Lisano

"Machine Link™ is easy to use, was easy to setup, and worked the first time with no problems and I don't even know how to operate Windows. It is far superior to any other communication software I have ever tried. I love it!"

Ken Havard

"Machine Link™ was easy to setup and we were able to quickly back-up all of our CNC program files from 46 different machine tools. We also, within minutes, established successful communications to a machine we had never spoken with before. It works great!"

Richard Recker

"Machine Link™ really works well. We use its 'Search and Replace' capabilities virtually everyday. We can download a program from the control, make some quick changes, then send it right back."

Royce Burton

"Machine Link™ has significantly improved our productivity. We are now spending seconds doing what took us about thirty minutes before, since we had to manually enter each program. Plus, Machine Link™ is so easy to use that anybody in the shop can use it with minimal training."

Greg Scheldberg
The Controlink Difference

Why Choose Controlink Systems LLC?

We bring over two decades of engineering depth, manufacturing know-how, and systems integration expertise to every custom sensor project.

25+ Years of Expertise

Since 1998, we've engineered sensing and monitoring solutions for the most demanding U.S. manufacturing environments.

NI Partner Network

As a proud NI Partner since 2000, we leverage industry-leading hardware and software to deliver superior measurement accuracy.

Full-Stack Integration

We go beyond the sensor — connecting your measurement data to PLCs, SQL databases, HMIs, and multi-axis motion controllers seamlessly.

Protocol-Agnostic Design

Our sensors and systems support CAN, Modbus, Profinet, EtherCAT, and more — compatible with virtually any industrial equipment in your facility.

About Controlink Systems LLC

A passionate engineering team dedicated to solving your toughest measurement and manufacturing challenges.

Founded in Lawrenceburg, IN in 1998, Controlink Systems LLC has spent over 25 years developing precision engineering solutions for U.S. manufacturers, research laboratories, and industrial facilities. What began as a focus on CNC/DNC communications and process monitoring has grown into a comprehensive engineering services practice encompassing custom sensor design, signal conditioning, data acquisition, vibration analysis, and end-of-line testing. As a member of the NI Partner Network since 2000, we bring world-class measurement technology to every project. Our work has earned recognition from industry leaders like The Timken Company, 3M, Kodak, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory — proof that our hands-on, application-driven approach consistently delivers results that matter on the shop floor.

16+ Major ClientsTrusted by industry leaders including 3M, Kodak, Timken, and ORNL
25+ Years in BusinessEngineering precision sensor and automation solutions since 1998
NI Partner Since 2000Delivering NI hardware and software solutions for over two decades

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of custom sensors can Controlink Systems LLC design and manufacture?

We design and manufacture sensors for a wide range of applications including vibration, pressure, temperature, displacement, and non-contact gauging. Our engineering team evaluates your specific measurement requirements — environment, accuracy, signal type, and communication protocol — and develops a sensor solution built precisely to those parameters, whether for a single prototype or ongoing production.

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Still Have Questions About Custom Sensor Solutions?

Speak directly with our engineering team for expert guidance tailored to your application.

Where We Serve

Controlink Systems LLC provides custom sensor design and engineering services to manufacturers and facilities across the United States.

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Certified & Recognized

Awards and Recognition

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NI Partner Network

Certified NI partner delivering test and measurement solutions since 2000.

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Timken Innovation Recognition

Recognized by The Timken Company for innovative manufacturing software in 2000.

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25+ Years of Engineering Excellence

Serving U.S. manufacturers with trusted sensor and automation solutions since 1998.

Let's Engineer the Right Sensor for Your Application

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Contact Us Today

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