Empower your engineering, operations, quality and IT teams with documented and structured change management, manufacturing process visualization and streamlined status assignments with secure, revision-controlled access to every CNC, robot, CMM, PLC and setup file for DoD, FAA and FDA-regulated companies.


As a top Predator Software reseller with more than 20 years connecting shop floors across U.S. manufacturing, Shop Floor Automations (SFA) delivers the expertise, integration services and ongoing support required to ensure your production data is accurate, traceable and instantly available.

Fragmented Files Cause Production Delays, Scrap and Compliance Risk

Fragmented Files Cause Production Delays, Scrap and Compliance Risk

Across aerospace, defense, medical devices, energy, automotive and heavy equipment manufacturing, production documents can live everywhere: shared drives, USB sticks, desktops, legacy servers, stand-alone laptops and operator memory.

The risk of fragmented files can include document loss or outdated CNC, robot, CMM, PLC, and setup programs, leading to compliance exposure across ITAR, AS9100, ISO 13485 and other standards, inefficient operator workflows and tribal knowledge bottlenecks, time-consuming manual file transfers and approvals and, worse, increased scrap, rework, and unplanned downtime.

Predator Production Document Management (PDM) removes these risks to centralize and control all production documents – securely, reliably and at scale.

The Value of Predator PDM and Shop Floor Automations

Predator PDM provides a centralized, secure system for managing all manufacturing-critical documents. When paired with SFA’s integration expertise, your shop floor gains:

End-to-End Revision Control

End-to-End Revision Control

Across all your setup sheets, CNC, robot, CMM and PLC programs, work instructions, tooling lists, CAD/CAM files, PDFs and more.

Automated, Secure File Flow to Any Machine

Automated, Secure File Flow to Any Machine

  • Move documents from engineering to machines with approvals, electronic signatures and workflow automation.
  • Supports legacy and modern equipment, regardless of age, brand or protocol
Complete Traceability & Audit Readiness

Complete Traceability & Audit Readiness

  • Built-in change history, user access logging and approval records.
  • Supports ITAR, AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, NIST 800-171, DFARS, 32 CFR Part 2002, 21 CFR Part 11 and CMMC processes.
Industrial-Strength Integrations

Industrial-Strength Integrations

  • SFA integrates Predator PDM with your entire digital ecosystem:
    • CNCs: Fanuc, Haas, Mazak, Siemens, Okuma, Mitsubishi and more
    • Robots: Fanuc Robotics, Yaskawa, ABB
    • CMM/Inspection: Hexagon, Mitutoyo
    • Databases: SQL Server, Oracle
    • PLM and PDMs: 3rd party CAD systems
One Partner for Hardware, Software & Support

One Partner for Hardware, Software & Support

As a manufacturing systems integrator, SFA provides:

  • Installation, configuration and workflows tailored to your environment
  • Connects both legacy machines (RS-232) and modern equipment (Ethernet, MTConnect)
  • Onsite or remote training for operators, programmers and engineering
  • U.S.-based support with a 4.9-star customer rating

Ready to eliminate file chaos and improve production reliability?

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Why Manufacturing Leaders Choose Shop Floor Automations for CNC Documentation Control

Why Manufacturing Leaders Choose Shop Floor Automations for CNC Documentation Control

For over 25 years, SFA has helped manufacturers achieve:

  • Faster first-article approvals
  • Reductions in scrap due to correct versioning
  • Shorter setup times, thanks to controlled and validated setup sheets
  • Compliance-ready documentation for audits
  • Greater engineering throughput and fewer operator interruptions

Key Features of Predator PDM

Secure Production Document Vault

Secure Production Document Vault

Serves as a central repository for CNC, robot, CMM, PLC, setup sheets, PDFs, drawings, and inspection documents.

Check-In/Check-Out Controls

Check-In/Check-Out Controls

Prevent version collisions and enforce approval workflows.

Automated Distribution to the Shop Floor

Automated Distribution to the Shop Floor

Send the correct version – automatically - to CNCs, robots, PLCs or workstations.

Extensive File Type Support

Extensive File Type Support

NC, G-code, APT, PDF, DXF, DWG, STL, CAM output files, images, Office files, and more.

Machine & Cell Integration

Machine & Cell Integration

Integrates directly with DNC systems, machine monitoring systems (Predator MDC, Scytec), and ERP, MES or PLM applications.

Searchable Metadata & Attributes

Searchable Metadata & Attributes

Tag and track by job, customer, machine, part number, revision or project.

Scalable Architecture

Scalable Architecture

Supports small shops to multi-site enterprises with thousands of connected assets.

Secure Production Document Vault

Secure Production Document Vault

Serves as a central repository for CNC, robot, CMM, PLC, setup sheets, PDFs, drawings, and inspection documents.

Check-In/Check-Out Controls

Check-In/Check-Out Controls

Prevent version collisions and enforce approval workflows.

Automated Distribution to the Shop Floor

Automated Distribution to the Shop Floor

Send the correct version – automatically - to CNCs, robots, PLCs or workstations.

Extensive File Type Support

Extensive File Type Support

NC, G-code, APT, PDF, DXF, DWG, STL, CAM output files, images, Office files, and more.

Machine & Cell Integration

Machine & Cell Integration

Integrates directly with DNC systems, machine monitoring systems (Predator MDC, Scytec), and ERP, MES or PLM applications.

Searchable Metadata & Attributes

Searchable Metadata & Attributes

Tag and track by job, customer, machine, part number, revision or project.

Scalable Architecture

Scalable Architecture

Supports small shops to multi-site enterprises with thousands of connected assets.

Industries That Benefit from Predator MDC

Aerospace/Defense
INDUSTRIES

Aerospace/Defense

  • Control thousands of revision-sensitive CNC and CMM files
  • Satisfy AS9100 and ITAR documentation requirements
  • Integrate with 5-axis machining cells, robotics, deburring and inspection
  • Results: Reduced audit prep time and fewer non-conformances
  • Secure, U.S.-based implementation and support
  • Strict access controls, encryption and full traceability
  • Create separate vaults for ITAR, CUI, unclassified and as many document classifications as required
  • Results: Improved compliance with ITAR, CMMC, DFARS and secure file workflows
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Aerospace/Defense
Energy
INDUSTRIES

Energy

  • Connect legacy CNCs with modern data systems
  • Manage complex machining and welding documentation
  • Address Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) with immediate corrective actions
  • Results: Faster changeovers and fewer tribal-knowledge dependencies
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Energy
Medical
INDUSTRIES

Medical

  • Manage validated work instructions, setup sheets and ISO 13485 documentation
  • Ensure version accuracy for multi-operation machining
  • Strengthen audit readiness with complete traceability of every approved program, document change, and production revision
  • Results: Decreased risk of using incorrect files in regulated production.
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Medical
Heavy Equipment
INDUSTRIES

Heavy Equipment

  • Centralize robotic welding, machining and inspection programs
  • Manage multiple revisions across long product lifecycles
  • Implement preventive measures to avoid the future recurrence of problems
  • Results: Improved throughput and reduced operator errors
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Heavy Equipment
Oil & Gas
INDUSTRIES

Oil & Gas

  • Connect legacy CNCs with modern data systems
  • Manage complex machining and welding documentation
  • Address Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) with immediate corrective actions
  • Results: Faster changeovers and fewer tribal-knowledge dependencies
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Oil & Gas
Transportation
INDUSTRIES

Transportation

  • Enterprise-wide file management for high-volume production
  • Integration with standardized processes and robotics
  • Accelerate engineering changeover with secure, revision-controlled CNC, robotic, and inspection programs
  • Results: Shorter cycle-to-launch for engineering changes.
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Transportation

Industries That Benefit from Predator MDC

  • Control thousands of revision-sensitive CNC and CMM files
  • Satisfy AS9100 and ITAR documentation requirements
  • Integrate with 5-axis machining cells, robotics, deburring and inspection
  • Results: Reduced audit prep time and fewer non-conformances
  • Secure, U.S.-based implementation and support
  • Strict access controls, encryption and full traceability
  • Create separate vaults for ITAR, CUI, unclassified and as many document classifications as required
  • Results: Improved compliance with ITAR, CMMC, DFARS and secure file workflows

Learn More

  • Connect legacy CNCs with modern data systems
  • Manage complex machining and welding documentation
  • Address Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) with immediate corrective actions
  • Results: Faster changeovers and fewer tribal-knowledge dependencies

Learn More

  • Manage validated work instructions, setup sheets and ISO 13485 documentation
  • Ensure version accuracy for multi-operation machining
  • Strengthen audit readiness with complete traceability of every approved program, document change, and production revision
  • Results: Decreased risk of using incorrect files in regulated production.

Learn More

  • Centralize robotic welding, machining and inspection programs
  • Manage multiple revisions across long product lifecycles
  • Implement preventive measures to avoid the future recurrence of problems
  • Results: Improved throughput and reduced operator errors

Learn More

  • Connect legacy CNCs with modern data systems
  • Manage complex machining and welding documentation
  • Address Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) with immediate corrective actions
  • Results: Faster changeovers and fewer tribal-knowledge dependencies

Learn More

  • Enterprise-wide file management for high-volume production
  • Integration with standardized processes and robotics
  • Accelerate engineering changeover with secure, revision-controlled CNC, robotic, and inspection programs
  • Results: Shorter cycle-to-launch for engineering changes.

Learn More
Security & Compliance

Security & Compliance

Predator PDM with SFA implementation supports:

  • Active Directory authentication
  • Permission-based role control
  • Encrypted file transport
  • Audit logs and revision tracking
  • Compliance alignment: ITAR, NIST 800-171, CMMC, AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 13485
  • Secure integration with firewalled networks and DMZ architectures

SFA Methodology

Implement Production Documentation Control Success with Shop Floor Automations

1.

Assessment & Connectivity Review

All machines, networks, file flows and compliance requirements are evaluated for an implementation plan, necessary actions and timeline.

2.

Tailored PDM Implementation and Integration

Your production document management system is configured for your roles, workflows, regulatory environment and existing systems, machines and protocols. Integrate with DNC, machine monitoring, Touch HMI software and other solutions.

3.

Training & Change Management

Expect hands-on guidance and technical training documentation for engineering, operations and IT teams.

4.

Ongoing Support

U.S.-based team with deep experience in Predator systems and shop floor environments.

1.

Assessment & Connectivity Review

All machines, networks, file flows and compliance requirements are evaluated for an implementation plan, necessary actions and timeline.

2.

Tailored PDM Implementation and Integration

Your production document management system is configured for your roles, workflows, regulatory environment and existing systems, machines and protocols. Integrate with DNC, machine monitoring, Touch HMI software and other solutions.

3.

Training & Change Management

Expect hands-on guidance and technical training documentation for engineering, operations and IT teams.

4.

Ongoing Support

U.S.-based team with deep experience in Predator systems and shop floor environments.

Visualize Predator PDM in Your Environment

Whether you’re struggling with uncontrolled CNC files, auditing or compliance headaches, or disconnected workflows, Predator PDM with Shop Floor Automations gives you a scalable, secure and fully-supported platform to manage every critical production document.

Schedule your demo of Predator PDM today.

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What our customers say

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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!
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The Predator Software is working great! I really would like to thank SFA, and especially Amy, for the great phone support. She answered all my questions and was extremely polite, as were the guys in the tech department. Once again, thanks, and if we need anything else, we know who we will be calling!
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