Machine Link™ CNC/DNC Software
Reliable and easy-to-use CNC/DNC file transfer software that streamlines sending, receiving, editing, and managing CNC programs across all RS-232 compatible machine tools in your shop.
Since 1998, Controlink Systems LLC has delivered trusted manufacturing management solutions—from CNC/DNC file transfer software to full-scale shop-floor automation and process monitoring. Whether you run a small machine shop or a large production facility across the U.S., our tools reduce scrap, boost machine utilization, and keep your operators focused on making quality parts.
Comprehensive CNC/DNC software, shop-floor automation, real-time monitoring, and custom engineering services for modern manufacturing environments.
Reliable and easy-to-use CNC/DNC file transfer software that streamlines sending, receiving, editing, and managing CNC programs across all RS-232 compatible machine tools in your shop.
Shop-floor automation software that lets machinists remotely request and receive CNC files without leaving their machines, reducing downtime and increasing productivity across up to 64 simultaneous sessions.
Real-time data collection software combining time and frequency domain analysis for vibration monitoring, process control, and modal testing using NI hardware—available in DAQ, VIBS, and LAB & MODAL versions.
CNC/DNC file transfer software designed for Pocket PCs, offering extreme mobility for uploading and downloading CNC programs to any machine in your shop from the palm of your hand.
Extends Machine Link™ with the capability to upload and download binary files, making it ideal for field service technicians commissioning or servicing CNC equipment with older control systems.
Tailored solutions for process monitoring, system control, end-of-line testing, and shop-floor automation—integrating SQL databases, PLCs, motion controllers, and industrial protocols like CAN, Modbus, and EtherCAT.
U.S. manufacturing shops face relentless pressure to reduce scrap, maximize uptime, and keep operators productive. Controlink Systems LLC has been solving these exact challenges since 1998 with software solutions developed by people who truly understand machining. From a single-seat CNC file transfer tool to enterprise-level shop-floor automation serving 64 machines simultaneously, our products are engineered to integrate seamlessly into your existing environment—old controls or new—and deliver measurable results from day one.
See how leading manufacturers like Timken, 3M, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory rely on our solutions.
We combine deep machining expertise with proven software engineering to deliver solutions that genuinely work in real shop environments.
Developing manufacturing software since 1998 for diverse U.S. industries, from automotive shops to national research laboratories.
Proud NI Partner Network member since 2000, providing certified hardware and software solutions for test, measurement, and process control.
Our software supports old and new CNC controls, all standard character sets, and a broad range of industrial communication protocols.
Every product is developed with the everyday shop in mind by a team that genuinely knows machining and understands your day-to-day challenges.
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 developing software solutions and engineering services for manufacturing facilities across the United States. From CNC machine shops in the Midwest to aerospace and automotive facilities nationwide, we specialize in linking systems together—building "Controlinks"—to solve complex manufacturing challenges. As a proud member of the NI Partner Network since 2000, we integrate NI software and hardware with SQL databases, PLC hardware, motion controllers, and industrial equipment. Our mission is simple: we love what we do, and we have a passion for solving your problems. Trusted by industry leaders like Timken, 3M, Kodak, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, we deliver user-friendly, reliable solutions that run continuously in critical manufacturing environments.
Manufacturing management encompasses planning, coordinating, and controlling production processes to maximize efficiency, quality, and output. It includes managing CNC programs, monitoring machine performance, automating shop-floor workflows, and ensuring operators always use the latest engineering-approved files. Effective manufacturing management reduces scrap, minimizes downtime, improves machine utilization, and ultimately leads to more satisfied customers and a more profitable operation.
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Controlink Systems LLC delivers manufacturing management software and engineering services to facilities across the entire United States.
Nationwide U.S.
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1998
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Featured in Timken Exchange as 'Innovative Software' in August 2000.
Certified NI Partner providing hardware and software solutions since 2000.
Over 25 years of continuous software development for critical manufacturing environments.
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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