Shop Floor Control Software & Solutions

Controlink Systems LLC delivers proven shop floor control software trusted by manufacturers across the U.S. since 1998. From CNC/DNC file transfers to full shop-floor automation, our solutions reduce scrap, eliminate costly downtime, and keep machinists focused on making parts—not walking the floor. Discover software built by engineers who truly understand machining.

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Our Shop Floor Control Software Services

Explore our full range of CNC/DNC communication, shop-floor automation, and process monitoring solutions built for real manufacturing environments.

Machine Link™

Fast, reliable CNC/DNC file transfer software that streamlines sending and receiving CNC programs via RS-232 serial communications. Easy to configure, edit, print, upload, and download CNC program files for any machine in your shop.

Machine Link™ QUICK Serve

Shop-floor automation software that lets machinists request CNC files remotely without leaving their machines. Continuously monitors CNC controls for file requests and serves the latest engineering-approved files directly back—boosting productivity and reducing scrap.

Machine Link™ QUICK Serve PRO

Enterprise-grade shop-floor automation supporting up to 64 simultaneous CNC communication sessions from a single computer. Remotely manage an entire facility's CNC tools, eliminate floor-walking, and keep engineering in full control of program integrity.

PDA‑DNC™

Mobile CNC/DNC file transfer software running on a Pocket PC for maximum shop-floor mobility. Supports all standard character sets (ASCII, ISO, EIA), drip feeds most CNC machines, and communicates with every control in your shop—all from your pocket.

iMonitor

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

Engineering Services

Custom software and hardware engineering solutions for process monitoring, system control, end-of-line testing, and shop-floor automation. Controlink integrates SQL databases, PLC hardware, motion controllers, and industrial protocols to build tailored manufacturing Controlinks.

Built for Machinists

Smarter Manufacturing Starts on the Shop Floor

Controlink Systems LLC has been solving real manufacturing challenges since 1998, delivering software that works the way machinists work. Whether you're managing a handful of CNC machines or an entire production facility, our shop floor control solutions eliminate manual inefficiencies, ensure machinists always run the latest engineering-approved programs, and give management real-time visibility. Trusted by industry leaders like 3M, Kodak, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, our tools are designed with everyday shop environments in mind.

Manufacturing engineer reviewing CNC program files on a shop floor control software dashboard in a production facility
Trusted By Industry Leaders

Success Stories

See how manufacturers across the U.S. have boosted productivity and reduced scrap with 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™ 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 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™ 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™ 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™ 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™ 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™ 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?

For over 25 years, we've combined deep machining expertise with powerful software engineering to solve the toughest shop-floor challenges.

25+ Years of Expertise

Delivering CNC/DNC and shop-floor automation solutions since 1998, trusted by manufacturers across the United States.

NI Partner Network

Certified NI Partner Network member since 2000, providing best-in-class hardware and software integrations for U.S. manufacturers.

Machinist-Designed Software

Every product is developed with the everyday shop in mind—by engineers who understand CNC machining, not just software.

Proven at Scale

Trusted by global industry leaders including 3M, Kodak, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory for critical manufacturing environments.

About Controlink Systems LLC

A passionate team of engineers dedicated to solving manufacturing's toughest challenges.

Founded in 1998 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Controlink Systems LLC began with a single mission: to build software solutions that genuinely work for the everyday machinist. Over 25 years, we've grown from a CNC/DNC communications specialist into a full-service, products-based engineering company serving manufacturers nationwide—from small job shops to Fortune 500 companies. Our work earned recognition from The Timken Company in 2000 for innovative software that enables machines to store and share information. As a proud NI Partner Network member since 2000, we bring together machining expertise, software engineering, and hardware integration to deliver solutions that run continuously in demanding U.S. shop environments—keeping machines running, operators focused, and businesses competitive.

Since 1998Developing trusted shop-floor automation and CNC/DNC software solutions for U.S. manufacturers
16+ Major CustomersTrusted by industry leaders including 3M, Kodak, Timken, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory
NI Partner Since 2000Certified member of the NI Partner Network, delivering proven hardware and software integrations

Frequently Asked Questions

What is shop floor software?

Shop floor software is a category of manufacturing tools that manage, automate, and monitor production activities directly on the factory floor. This includes CNC/DNC file transfer programs, machine monitoring systems, and automation tools that ensure machinists receive the correct programs, reduce scrap, minimize downtime, and give engineering real-time visibility into production status.

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Still Have Questions About Our Software?

Speak directly with our engineering team for a no-obligation consultation and product recommendation.

Certified & Recognized

Awards and Recognition

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NI Partner Network Member

Certified NI Partner providing hardware and software solutions since 2000.

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Timken Innovation Recognition

Featured in Timken Exchange for innovative DNC software in 2000.

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25+ Years in Business

Trusted shop-floor automation software provider 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