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Wireless Connect
Protect Production Flow with Secure Wireless CNC Connectivity
Wireless Connect from Shop Floor Automations (SFA) allows your CNC machines to securely exchange programs over your wireless facility network, all without running new Ethernet or RS232 cabling or disrupting production schedules. This industrial wireless hardware enables aging and modern CNC controls to connect to centralized program sources using stable, encrypted wireless communication.
Designed for mixed-control environments, Wireless Connect eliminates dependence on USB drives and laptops while supporting IT-approved network architectures. Operations teams gain consistency and uptime while IT teams benefit from visibility, control and compliance – keeping your valuable machines running longer.
Backed by more than 25 years of manufacturing shop floor connectivity expertise, SFA delivers the hardware, integration services and U.S.-based technical support required to bring wireless CNC connectivity online the right way.
The Problem with physical cables on the shop floor
Older machines, such as Haas, Okuma and Mazak, still require manual file transfers using USB drives, floppy disks or direct laptop connections. These workarounds can slow your production due to slow or unreliable program transfers, as well as introduce unnecessary risk and inefficiencies:
Electrical noise and EMI when cables are next to power lines
Distance issues related to RS232 serial cabling
Physical damage and harsh environments
Ground loops and port damage to equipment
Physical constraints or high costs associated with running new cabling
The Manufacturing Integrator to Bring Your CNC Machines Online Securely
Wireless Connect provides a practical, IT-friendly path to wireless CNC connectivity, engineered and supported by the CNC networking specialists at Shop Floor Automations, so you’re not dealing with trenching floors, rerouting conduit or disrupting throughput.
What Wireless Connect Delivers
Cable-Free CNC Connectivity
- Enable CNC program transfers without installing new Ethernet drops
- Ideal for hard-to-reach, high ceilings, or the ease of movement of equipment
Secure Wireless File Transfer
- Exceeds wireless security standards
- Align with segmented Operational Technology (OT) networks and IT security policies
Wifi Companability
- 2.4 & 5 Ghz 802.11N
- WEP, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (IEEE 802.1X/RADIUS, TKIP, AES) & Personal
No Limits with Manufacturing Equipment
- Compatible with both legacy and modern CNC controls
- Operates with any brand of CNC equipment
Industrial-Grade Performance
- Designed for harsh shop floor environments
- Stable wireless communication for dependable program delivery
Professional Installation Kits and Setup
- Includes all necessary cables, mounts, and power to install with the equipment without sourcing other parts
End-to-End Hardware, Integration & Support from SFA
- Hardware tested, verified for compatibility with your equipment
- On-site or remote installation assistance
- Network configuration review and documentation
- U.S.-based technical support from CNC connectivity experts
The Go-to Manufacturing Integrator for Wireless CNC Connectivity
Manufacturers across the United States depend on Shop Floor Automations for its integrated hardware, software and services portfolio to result in these outcomes:
- Eliminate the cost, disruption, and limitations of running cabling across the shop floor
- Faster CNC Program Transfers
- Quick deployment and securely network your shop floor
- Eliminate power spikes and power surges that damage ports
- Support of compliance initiatives (CMMC, ITAR, FDA, and more)
- Deployment of scalable, plant-wide connectivity strategies
Key Capabilities of Wireless Connect
Industrial Wireless Interface
Enable CNC connectivity using secure, shop-floor-ready wireless hardware.
Centralized Program Access
Retrieve programs from servers, controlled file shares, and segmented equipment.
Enhanced Traceability
Support program accountability when paired with file management or DNC platforms.
Reliable Communication Architecture
Engineered for consistent CNC-to-network communication in challenging industrial environments.
Flexible Deployment Models
Deploy on individual machines or scale across departments and facilities.
Optional DNC Integration
Wireless Connect can operate independently or integrate with SFA’s centralized DNC solutions for advanced access control and revision management.
Scalable by Design
Support single machines, production cells or multi-plant operations.
Industrial Wireless Interface
Enable CNC connectivity using secure, shop-floor-ready wireless hardware.
Centralized Program Access
Retrieve programs from servers, controlled file shares, and segmented equipment.
Enhanced Traceability
Support program accountability when paired with file management or DNC platforms.
Reliable Communication Architecture
Engineered for consistent CNC-to-network communication in challenging industrial environments.
Flexible Deployment Models
Deploy on individual machines or scale across departments and facilities.
Optional DNC Integration
Wireless Connect can operate independently or integrate with SFA’s centralized DNC solutions for advanced access control and revision management.
Scalable by Design
Support single machines, production cells or multi-plant operations.
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Wireless Connect
Wireless Connect provides easy, secure wireless connectivity for CNCs and serial/Ethernet devices-eliminating cabling while ensuring reliable, uninterrupted data communication.Wireless Connect Layout
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Wireless DNC Hardware for CNC Machines
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IT/Security Readiness
You can anticipate the
following benefits when properly
deploying Wireless Connect with SFA:- Alignment with segmented OT network designs
- Secure wireless configurations and authentication
- Firewall, VLAN and access control coordination
- Optional integration with centralized DNC systems
- Support for DMZ and isolated manufacturing networks
The SFA Approach to Wireless CNC Connectivity
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Assessment & Connectivity Review
Your existing CNC controls, wireless environment and network and compliance requirements are reviewed by a Shop Floor Automations hardware expert.
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Hardware Selection & Configuration
Select from suitable Wireless Connect options for your manufacturing environment, complete with easy-to-install instructions and prompt technical assistance.
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Optional Network, DNC Integration & CNC Monitoring
For centralized program management with revision control and machine performance tracking, SFA can connect your machines to DNC platforms and machine monitoring systems.
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Ongoing Technical Support
Count on CNC connectivity experts for questions, troubleshooting and optimization of your wireless CNC file transfer processes.
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Secure Wireless CNC Connectivity Where It Matters Most
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Aerospace/Defense
Aerospace/Defense
- Protect revision-controlled programs and AS9100 traceability
- Support dynamic cell reconfiguration without revalidation delays
- Reduce USB-based risks and support CMMC 2.0 requirements
- Minimize classified-area network modifications
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Energy
Energy
- Enable reliable connectivity in remote or harsh environments
- Improve uptime in vibration-prone or structurally constrained facilities
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Medical
Medical
- Maintain validated processes and documented control
- Enable cleaner production environments with fewer physical touchpoints
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Heavy Equipment
Heavy Equipment
- Bridge older CNCs into modern network infrastructure to extend asset life
- Support oversized work zones where cabling is impractical
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Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas
- Enable reliable connectivity in remote or harsh environments
- Improve uptime in vibration-prone or structurally constrained facilities
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Transportation
Transportation
- Support high-mix, high-volume machining with rapid program updates
- Accelerate line balancing and takt-time optimization
Secure Wireless CNC Connectivity Where It Matters Most
- Protect revision-controlled programs and AS9100 traceability
- Support dynamic cell reconfiguration without revalidation delays
- Reduce USB-based risks and support CMMC 2.0 requirements
- Minimize classified-area network modifications
- Enable reliable connectivity in remote or harsh environments
- Improve uptime in vibration-prone or structurally constrained facilities
- Maintain validated processes and documented control
- Enable cleaner production environments with fewer physical touchpoints
- Bridge older CNCs into modern network infrastructure to extend asset life
- Support oversized work zones where cabling is impractical
- Enable reliable connectivity in remote or harsh environments
- Improve uptime in vibration-prone or structurally constrained facilities
- Support high-mix, high-volume machining with rapid program updates
- Accelerate line balancing and takt-time optimization
What our customers say
We added the USB ports to our somewhat seasoned machines. The installation went smooth, as it’s a simple and straightforward process. The actual product itself is user friendly and works great. I highly recommend it. I was hesitant at first because I tried in the past to use other brand’s aftermarket ports - with NO success. They were complicated and ended up not being used at all. These from SFA are awesome!
From: Lee Prickett
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Awesome Company! When I called, they helped me pick the right device based on my machine. They know their stuff! Their support team walked me through the install and set-up process, and helped me troubleshoot through everything. I had fought my machine for 2 weeks trying to get it to connect to my computer. I had a program running in less than 24 hours after receiving my device. I would highly recomend!!
From: Nick Perry
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