Remote Condition Monitoring Solutions for Machine Builders

Machine builders face mounting pressure to deliver smarter, more connected equipment. Controlink Systems LLC has provided real-time process monitoring, vibration analysis, and remote CNC communications software since 1998—trusted by industry leaders like Timken and 3M. Discover scalable solutions that keep your machines running, your engineers informed, and your customers satisfied.

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Our Remote Condition Monitoring Services

Comprehensive software solutions for real-time machine monitoring, CNC/DNC communications, and shop-floor automation.

iMonitor

Real-time data collection software combining time and frequency domain analysis for vibration monitoring, process monitoring, and modal testing. Available in DAQ, VIBS, and LAB & MODAL configurations using NI hardware.

Machine Link™ QUICK Serve PRO

Shop-floor automation software supporting up to 64 simultaneous CNC machine sessions from a single computer, enabling remote file requests and continuous machine monitoring to maximize uptime and productivity.

Engineering Services

Custom engineering solutions for process monitoring, end-of-line testing, vibration analysis, and system integration—linking CNC machines, PLCs, SQL databases, and industrial hardware across all major communication protocols.

Machine Link™ QUICK Serve PLUS

Remotely service up to 20 CNC machine tools simultaneously, keeping engineers in control of shop-floor changes and eliminating unnecessary floor walks to improve efficiency and safety.

Machine Link™ QUICK Serve

Continuously monitors up to 3 CNC machines for remote file requests, automatically serving the latest engineering-approved CNC programs back to machine controls without operators leaving their stations.

PDA‑DNC™

Mobile CNC/DNC file transfer software for Pocket PCs offering maximum shop-floor mobility. Upload and download CNC programs wirelessly, supporting all standard character sets and drip-feeding most CNC controls.

Smart Connected Machines

Real-Time Machine Monitoring Built for Machine Builders

Machine builders across the U.S. rely on Controlink Systems LLC to embed intelligent monitoring directly into their equipment. Our iMonitor platform captures real-time voltage, accelerometer, and frequency response data, while our QUICK Serve software suite keeps CNC programs current across the entire shop floor. Since 1998, we've specialized in building Controlinks—seamlessly linking sensors, PLCs, SQL databases, and machine controls through protocols like Modbus, EtherCAT, and Profinet to deliver actionable machine health data when and where it matters.

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Trusted By Industry Leaders

Success Stories

See how manufacturers like Timken, 3M, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory rely on Controlink solutions.

"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 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

"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™ 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

"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 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

"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™ 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

"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 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

"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™ 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
The Controlink Difference

Why Choose Controlink Systems LLC?

Over 25 years of specialized experience make Controlink the trusted partner for machine builders who demand reliable, scalable monitoring solutions.

25+ Years of Expertise

Delivering NI-powered monitoring and CNC/DNC software solutions to U.S. manufacturers since 1998, with proven deployments at Fortune 500 companies.

NI Partner Network

A certified NI Partner since 2000, providing validated hardware and software integration for precise, reliable data acquisition across machine types.

Universal Protocol Support

Interfaces seamlessly with CAN, Modbus, Profinet, EtherCAT, and serial communications, integrating with virtually any industrial machine or control system nationwide.

User-Friendly Design

Built with the everyday shop operator in mind—intuitive HMI interfaces that reduce training time and let your team focus on making parts, not managing software.

Meet the Controlink Systems Team

Passionate engineers dedicated to solving your toughest machine monitoring challenges.

Founded in 1998 in Lawrenceburg, IN, Controlink Systems LLC began with a singular mission: to build smarter connections between machines and the people who operate them. Over 25 years, the company has grown from a DNC software pioneer—recognized by the Timken Company for innovative technology as early as 2000—into a comprehensive engineering services firm serving machine builders, CNC shops, and research laboratories across the United States. As a proud NI Partner Network member, Controlink brings deep expertise in vibration analysis, shop-floor automation, and end-of-line testing. The team's philosophy is simple: develop solutions that run reliably in demanding shop environments, link complex systems seamlessly, and empower every operator, engineer, and machine builder to do their best work.

16+ Major CustomersTrusted by industry leaders including Timken, 3M, Kodak, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory
25+ Years in BusinessContinuously developing and improving monitoring solutions since 1998
NI Partner Since 2000Certified provider of NI hardware and software for test and measurement

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of machines can be monitored with Controlink's remote condition monitoring solutions?

Controlink's solutions support virtually any CNC machine tool or industrial equipment that uses standard RS-232 serial, RS-485, or network-based communications. iMonitor works with NI hardware to capture voltage, accelerometer, and frequency response data from motors, spindles, and mechanical assemblies, making it adaptable across milling machines, lathes, screw machines, and custom OEM equipment.

How does iMonitor differ from other machine monitoring software?

Can the Machine Link™ QUICK Serve software integrate with older CNC controls?

How many CNC machines can be monitored simultaneously with a single computer?

What communication protocols does Controlink support for system integration?

Is there a free trial available before purchasing monitoring software?

What happens if the computer running the monitoring software fails?

Does Controlink offer custom engineering services for specialized monitoring needs?

Still Have Questions About Our Monitoring Solutions?

Speak with a Controlink engineer today for a free consultation tailored to your machine builder needs.

Serving Machine Builders Nationwide

Controlink Systems LLC delivers remote condition monitoring solutions to machine builders and manufacturers across the entire United States.

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Awards and Recognition

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Timken Innovation Recognition

Featured in Timken Exchange for innovative DNC software enabling machine-to-machine communication.

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NI Partner Network Member

Certified NI Partner since 2000 for test, measurement, and industrial automation solutions.

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25+ Years Industry Trust

Over two decades of continuous operation serving manufacturing customers across the United States.

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