Process Control & Engineering Services

Controlink Systems LLC has been solving complex manufacturing challenges since 1998, delivering expert process control, shop-floor automation, vibration analysis, and end-of-line testing solutions. As a proud NI Partner Network member, we combine deep machining expertise with powerful software and hardware to link your systems together, reduce downtime, and keep your operations running at peak efficiency.

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Our Process Control & Engineering Services

From process monitoring and shop-floor automation to vibration analysis and custom HMI development, we deliver integrated engineering solutions.

Process Monitoring & Control

Real-time monitoring and control of machining and manufacturing processes using NI hardware and software. We capture, analyze, and act on critical process data to maintain quality and reduce downtime.

Shop-Floor Automation

Automate CNC file management and machine communication across your facility. Our solutions keep machinists focused on making parts by eliminating manual file-transfer workflows and unnecessary shop-floor walks.

Vibration Analysis & iMonitor

Real-time data collection combining time and frequency domain analysis for vibration, process monitoring, and modal testing. Available in DAQ, VIBS, and LAB & MODAL configurations to fit your needs.

End-of-Line Testing

Custom end-of-line (EOL) test systems designed to validate product performance before it leaves your facility. We build reliable, automated test solutions that reduce escapes and improve throughput.

Custom HMI Development

User-friendly human-machine interfaces designed to reduce operator training time and improve overall productivity. We build intuitive HMIs that integrate seamlessly with your existing equipment and databases.

Sensor Integration & Signal Analysis

Expert sensor selection, design, integration, and calibration services paired with advanced signal conditioning and complex signal analysis for accurate, reliable measurement in demanding industrial environments.

Integrated Engineering Solutions

Linking Your Systems for Smarter Manufacturing Operations

At Controlink Systems LLC, we specialize in building 'Controlinks'—connecting SQL databases, PLC hardware, motion controllers, and industrial equipment through protocols like Modbus, EtherCAT, CAN, and Profinet. Since 1998, manufacturers across the U.S.—from automotive plants to research laboratories—have relied on our solutions to run continuously in critical environments, reduce scrap, and empower engineering teams with the data and control they need to make confident decisions.

Industrial control system with PLC hardware and HMI interface in a manufacturing facility
Trusted By Industry Leaders

Success Stories

See how leading manufacturers and research institutions rely on Controlink Systems for their most critical engineering challenges.

"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™ 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™ 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™ 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™ 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

"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

"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™ 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™ 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™ 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™ 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

"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

"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™ 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™ 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™ 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™ 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

"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
The Controlink Difference

Why Choose Controlink Systems LLC?

We combine over 25 years of hands-on engineering experience with a genuine passion for solving your toughest manufacturing problems.

25+ Years Experience

Delivering process control and automation solutions since 1998 to manufacturers across the United States.

NI Partner Network

Certified NI Partner since 2000, providing trusted NI software and hardware solutions for test, measurement, and control.

Protocol Expertise

Fluent in CAN, UDS, Modbus, Profinet, EtherCAT, and Serial—ensuring seamless integration with virtually any industrial equipment.

User-Friendly Design

Every HMI and software solution we build is designed to reduce operator training costs and improve day-to-day productivity.

About Controlink Systems LLC

A passionate team of engineers dedicated to solving complex manufacturing challenges.

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Controlink Systems LLC has grown from a focused CNC/DNC software developer into a full-spectrum, products-based engineering service company. We serve manufacturers across the United States—from CNC machine shops in the Midwest to automotive and aerospace facilities nationwide. Our engineers have built solutions for industry leaders including The Timken Company, 3M, Kodak, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. We became a member of the NI Partner Network in 2000 and have never stopped expanding our expertise. Today, our work spans process monitoring, shop-floor automation, vibration analysis, multi-axis motion control, and end-of-line testing. We love what we do, and we have a passion for solving your problems.

16+ Major CustomersTrusted by industry leaders nationwide
25+ Years in BusinessEngineering solutions since 1998
NI Partner Since 2000Trusted NI software & hardware provider

Frequently Asked Questions

What is process control engineering?

Process control engineering is a branch of engineering focused on designing and implementing systems that regulate industrial processes—such as temperature, pressure, flow, and machine operations—to maintain desired outputs. It combines hardware (sensors, actuators, PLCs) with software (HMIs, SCADA, data acquisition tools) to ensure consistent, efficient, and safe manufacturing performance.

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Still Have Questions About Process Control?

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Certified & Recognized

Awards and Recognition

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NI Partner Network Member

Certified NI partner since 2000 for test and measurement solutions.

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Timken Innovation Recognition

Named innovators in Timken Exchange publication, August 2000.

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25+ Years of Excellence

Providing trusted engineering solutions to manufacturers since 1998.

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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