Shop Floor Automations — Pricing, Features & Demo

Controlink Systems LLC has spent over 25 years engineering shop-floor automation and CNC/DNC software that keeps machinists at their machines and parts moving out the door. From entry-level file transfer to enterprise-grade remote DNC serving 64 machines simultaneously, explore transparent pricing, full feature breakdowns, and a free trial or demo—built by people who truly know machining.
CNC machine operator using shop floor automation software on a computer terminal in a manufacturing facility

Our Shop Floor Automation Software

Explore our full lineup of CNC/DNC communication and shop-floor automation solutions, from entry-level file transfer to enterprise remote DNC systems.

Machine Link™

Easy-to-use CNC/DNC file transfer software starting at $195. Upload, download, edit, and print CNC programs reliably with any RS-232-compatible machine in your shop. Free trial available.

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Machine Link™ QUICK Serve

Shop-floor automation starting at $1,700 that lets machinists request CNC files remotely without leaving their machine, serving the latest engineering-approved files directly to the control.

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Machine Link™ QUICK Serve PRO

Enterprise-grade remote DNC at $4,000 supporting 64 simultaneous CNC machine sessions from one computer. Includes a standard Replacement Plan and optional Email/Text MSG support add-on.

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Machine Link™ BINARY

Adds binary file upload/download to all Machine Link™ features at $295. Ideal for field service technicians commissioning or servicing older CNC controls with Executive Tape requirements.

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PDA‑DNC™

Pocket-PC DNC software at $395 offering maximum shop-floor mobility. Supports ASCII, ISO, and EIA character sets, drip-feeds most CNC machines, and fits in your pocket. Free trial mode available.

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iMonitor & Engineering Services

Real-time vibration, process monitoring, and modal testing software powered by NI hardware, plus custom engineering services for process control, EOL testing, and complete system integration.

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Proven Since 1998

Powerful Automation Software Built by Machinists, for Machinists

Every product in the Controlink Systems LLC lineup is engineered with one goal: keep your operators at their machines and your shop running at peak efficiency. Whether you're managing three machines or sixty-four, our scalable CNC/DNC solutions eliminate unnecessary shop-floor walks, reduce scrap by ensuring machinists always run the latest engineering-approved files, and integrate seamlessly with old and new controls alike—backed by transparent pricing and flexible protection plans.

Shop floor automation software dashboard displaying CNC machine statuses and file transfer activity
Trusted By Many

Trusted by Industry Leaders

See how manufacturers from The Timken Company to Oak Ridge National Laboratory rely on Controlink software every day.

"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

"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™ 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™ 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 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™ 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

"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™ 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™ 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 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™ 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

"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™ 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™ 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 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
The Controlink Difference

Why Choose Controlink Systems LLC?

Here's what sets our shop-floor automation software apart from generic solutions.

25+ Years of Expertise

Developing CNC/DNC and shop-floor automation software since 1998 for manufacturers across the United States.

NI Partner Network

Proud NI Partner Network member since 2000, delivering certified NI hardware and software solutions for process monitoring and control.

Scalable for Any Shop

From a single machine to 64 simultaneous CNC sessions, our tiered software lineup fits every U.S. shop's size and budget.

Built by Machinists

Our software is designed by people who know machining—resulting in intuitive tools that reduce training costs and improve productivity immediately.

About Controlink Systems LLC

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

Founded in Lawrenceburg, IN in 1998, Controlink Systems LLC began with a simple mission: build fast, reliable, and easy-to-use software for the everyday machinist. Over 25 years later, that mission still drives everything we do. We became a proud member of the NI Partner Network in 2000 and have continuously expanded our expertise to cover CNC/DNC communications, shop-floor automation, vibration analysis, and end-of-line product testing. Trusted by industry giants like 3M, Kodak, The Timken Company, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, our solutions run continuously in critical manufacturing environments across the United States. We specialize in linking systems together—building Controlinks—and we love solving the problems that slow your shop down.

Since 1998Over 25 years developing CNC/DNC and shop-floor automation software
16+ Major CustomersTrusted by manufacturers including 3M, Kodak, Timken, and ORNL
NI Partner Since 2000Certified NI Partner Network member delivering hardware and software solutions
Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

NI Partner Network certification badge for Controlink Systems LLC

NI Partner Network Member

Certified NI hardware and software partner since 2000.

Timken Exchange innovation recognition award for Controlink Systems LLC DNC software

Timken Innovation Recognition

Featured in Timken Exchange for innovative DNC software, 2000.

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25+ Years in Business

Trusted shop-floor automation provider since 1998.

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