pWidgets

Web-Client HMI for Secure CNC Program Access and Shop Floor Visibility

Modern Shop Floor Interface • Secure File Access • Real-Time Machine Interaction

Modern Shop Floor Interface • Secure File Access • Real-Time Machine Interaction

Access CNC programs, machine status and production data from virtually any device, such as desktop PCs, tablets, mobile devices and shop floor displays, using pWidgets Browser Human Machine Interface (HMI) from Shop Floor Automations (SFA). Designed to work seamlessly with Predator DNC and machine monitoring platforms like Predator Machine Data Collection (MDC), pWidgets gives manufacturers a modern, secure interface for interacting with their shop floor systems.

Developed with SFA’s 25 years of shop floor experience, pWidgets simplifies deployment, reduces IT overhead and enables secure access to CNC program transfers, machine monitoring data and operational dashboards via a standard web browser – rather than installing specialized software applications on every workstation.

The Limitations of Workstation Interfaces

Many manufacturing facilities still rely on rigid, workstation-bound interfaces for machine operators, engineers and supervisors to interact with CNC program management and monitoring systems, largely due to a lack of streamlined, browser-based HMI options. As a result, teams can be burdened with:

Multiple application installations of INI or EXE files that require ongoing maintenance

Multiple application installations of INI or EXE files that require ongoing maintenance

Slow, time-intensive deployment of new workstations or production cells

Slow, time-intensive deployment of new workstations or production cells

Complex permissions management for shared file locations

Complex permissions management for shared file locations

Inadequate visibility for supervisors across machines and production cells

Inadequate visibility for supervisors across machines and production cells

Limited access to machine data outside specific operator stations

Limited access to machine data outside specific operator stations

These limitations make it difficult to manage and scale secure CNC file transfers and advanced file previews across your organization, undermining cybersecurity standards and operational consistency.
With the modern interface of pWidgets Web Client, access to program files and machine data is significantly improved, enabling simplified, more effective management of your shop floor.

Streamline Shop Floor Interactions with a Modern Web-Client Interface

pWidgets Web-Client Interface provides a flexible interface for interacting with CNC program management systems and machine monitoring tools, enabling manufacturers to simplify workflows and gain real-time visibility across the shop floor:

Browser-Based Shop Floor Interface

Browser-Based Shop Floor Interface

  • Access machine views, programs and dashboards through a web browser
  • No software installation required on every device
Simplified Deployment and Updates

Simplified Deployment and Updates

  • One update on the server automatically updates all users
  • Rapid rollout across workstations, tablets and display screens
Centralized Security Management

Centralized Security Management

  • Permissions managed through a server-side service account
  • Enable full audit trail of activities to meet CMMC 2.0 requirements
Flexible Machine Views for Different Roles

Flexible Machine Views for Different Roles

  • Send or retrieve programs through Predator DNC
  • Preview files before delivering them to machines
Real-Time Machine Data Visualization

Real-Time Machine Data Visualization

  • Display machine data grids and performance metrics
  • Track production targets, downtime and machine status via one interface
Scalable Site Licensing Model

Scalable Site Licensing Model

  • Unlimited installations across the shop floor
  • Licensing based on machine count rather than user count
Developed and Supported by SFA, a Customer-First Manufacturing Integrator

Developed and Supported by SFA, a Customer-First Manufacturing Integrator

  • Review of your existing software, equipment and hardware environment for optimal connectivity and performance
  • Onsite or remote implementation and maintenance support provided by top-rated, U.S.-based technicians

Make managing CNC files and machine data simple and accessible.

Speak with an SFA software specialist about implementing pWidgets Web-Client HMI on your shop floor.

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Your One-Stop Shop for Shop Floor Applications

Your One-Stop Shop for Shop Floor Applications

You can rely on the complete software, hardware and services offering of SFA to support your shop floor to:

  • Simplify CNC program management and operator workflows
  • Improve real-time visibility across machines and production cells
  • Reduce IT overhead associated with application installations and ongoing maintenance
  • Strengthen your shop floor cybersecurity posture for CMMC 2.0
  • Extend the value of existing Predator DNC and MDC monitoring systems
  • Enable scalable digital manufacturing initiatives across your facilities

Core Capabilities of pWidgets

Web-Client Interface

Web-Client Interface

Access CNC program management tools and machine monitoring dashboards directly through any modern web browser.

Flexible Machine and Cell Views

Flexible Machine and Cell Views

Configure dashboards tailored to operators, engineers or supervisors with machine-specific or shop-wide views.

File Lookup and Program Preview

File Lookup and Program Preview

Search for CNC programs and preview files before sending them to machines through Predator DNC.

Real-Time Machine Data Visualization

Real-Time Machine Data Visualization

Display machine performance data, production targets and operational metrics in customizable dashboards.

Automated File Management

Automated File Management

Monitor machine folders, manage incoming files and automatically archive outdated program revisions with Ethernet-based CNCs.

DPRNT Data Charting

DPRNT Data Charting

Capture and visualize probe or measurement data trends directly from machines to support unattended operations and quality monitoring.

Mobile-Ready Shop Floor Access

Mobile-Ready Shop Floor Access

View machine data and dashboards from desktops, tablets, overhead displays or mobile devices within your facility.

Web-Client Interface

Web-Client Interface

Access CNC program management tools and machine monitoring dashboards directly through any modern web browser.

Flexible Machine and Cell Views

Flexible Machine and Cell Views

Configure dashboards tailored to operators, engineers or supervisors with machine-specific or shop-wide views.

File Lookup and Program Preview

File Lookup and Program Preview

Search for CNC programs and preview files before sending them to machines through Predator DNC.

Real-Time Machine Data Visualization

Real-Time Machine Data Visualization

Display machine performance data, production targets and operational metrics in customizable dashboards.

Automated File Management

Automated File Management

Monitor machine folders, manage incoming files and automatically archive outdated program revisions with Ethernet-based CNCs.

DPRNT Data Charting

DPRNT Data Charting

Capture and visualize probe or measurement data trends directly from machines to support unattended operations and quality monitoring.

Mobile-Ready Shop Floor Access

Mobile-Ready Shop Floor Access

View machine data and dashboards from desktops, tablets, overhead displays or mobile devices within your facility.

The pWidgets Implementation Process with SFA

1.

System Review & Architecture Planning

SFA reviews your Predator environment, machine connectivity, security considerations and operator workflows to design the appropriate interface configuration.

2.

Server Installation & Configuration

pWidgets is deployed on a centralized server with appropriate security and network configurations.

3.

Dashboard & Machine View Setup

Custom machine views and dashboards are configured for your operators, supervisors and engineering teams.

4.

Training & Ongoing Support

Your team receives training on using pWidgets, with ongoing support from SFA’s shop floor software specialists.

1.

System Review & Architecture Planning

SFA reviews your Predator environment, machine connectivity, security considerations and operator workflows to design the appropriate interface configuration.

2.

Server Installation & Configuration

pWidgets is deployed on a centralized server with appropriate security and network configurations.

3.

Dashboard & Machine View Setup

Custom machine views and dashboards are configured for your operators, supervisors and engineering teams.

4.

Training & Ongoing Support

Your team receives training on using pWidgets, with ongoing support from SFA’s shop floor software specialists.

Get faster access to CNC programs and machine insights today.

With the modern pWidgets Web-Client HMI from Shop Floor Automations to manage CNC operations and machine data, your teams will be well on their way.

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A Browser Human Machine Interface Built for Your Industry

Aerospace/Defense
INDUSTRIES

Aerospace/Defense

  • Improve program access and machine visibility across complex machining cells
  • Accelerate engineering collaboration by giving programmers, quality teams and production supervisors browser-based access to CNC program and machine information without requiring shop-floor system access
  • Centralize program delivery and monitoring while maintaining controlled system access
  • Support secure operational oversight by allowing authorized teams to monitor CNC activity and production data through a controlled browser interface without exposing critical manufacturing systems
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Aerospace/Defense
Energy
INDUSTRIES

Energy

  • Provide remote visibility into machine performance across large production facilities
  • Support large-part machining oversight by enabling engineers and production leaders to review machine activity and program information from a browser without needing direct access to the CNC environment
Energy
Energy
Medical
INDUSTRIES

Medical

  • Achieve strict quality and audit requirements. Secure and precise machine automation solutions for the Medical manufacturing industry.
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Medical
Heavy Equipment
INDUSTRIES

Heavy Equipment

  • Improve oversight of large machining cells and multi-machine production areas
  • Improve coordination across cells by allowing supervisors and production planners to quickly check machine and program status from a browser interface when managing complex, multi-step part production
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Heavy Equipment
Oil & Gas
INDUSTRIES

Oil & Gas

  • Provide remote visibility into machine performance across large production facilities
  • Support large-part machining oversight by enabling engineers and production leaders to review machine activity and program information from a browser without needing direct access to the CNC environment
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Oil & Gas
Transportation
INDUSTRIES

Transportation

  • Enable rapid program deployment and production monitoring across high-volume machining lines
  • Reduce production disruptions by giving supervisors quick browser-based insight into machine activity and program usage, helping teams identify issues and keep machining lines running smoothly.
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Transportation

A Browser Human Machine Interface Built for Your Industry

  • Improve program access and machine visibility across complex machining cells
  • Accelerate engineering collaboration by giving programmers, quality teams and production supervisors browser-based access to CNC program and machine information without requiring shop-floor system access
  • Centralize program delivery and monitoring while maintaining controlled system access
  • Support secure operational oversight by allowing authorized teams to monitor CNC activity and production data through a controlled browser interface without exposing critical manufacturing systems

Learn More

  • Provide remote visibility into machine performance across large production facilities
  • Support large-part machining oversight by enabling engineers and production leaders to review machine activity and program information from a browser without needing direct access to the CNC environment

Energy

  • Achieve strict quality and audit requirements. Secure and precise machine automation solutions for the Medical manufacturing industry.

Learn More

  • Improve oversight of large machining cells and multi-machine production areas
  • Improve coordination across cells by allowing supervisors and production planners to quickly check machine and program status from a browser interface when managing complex, multi-step part production

Learn More

  • Provide remote visibility into machine performance across large production facilities
  • Support large-part machining oversight by enabling engineers and production leaders to review machine activity and program information from a browser without needing direct access to the CNC environment

Learn More

  • Enable rapid program deployment and production monitoring across high-volume machining lines
  • Reduce production disruptions by giving supervisors quick browser-based insight into machine activity and program usage, helping teams identify issues and keep machining lines running smoothly.

Learn More