Shop Floor Automations, Inc.
US manufacturing system integrator (est. 1998, La Mesa CA) specializing in DNC software, CNC machine monitoring, and shop floor networking.
Shop Floor Automations, Inc. (SFA) was founded in 1998 and is headquartered at 5360 Jackson Drive, Suite 202, La Mesa, California 91942, USA. The company operates as a manufacturing system integrator and value-added reseller, serving discrete manufacturers across all 50 US states with shop floor connectivity, machine monitoring, and production data management software and hardware.
SFA's software portfolio centers on three pillars: (1) DNC (Distributed Numerical Control) — primarily Predator DNC, enabling secure ethernet-based CNC program management, drip-feeding of large G-code files, RS-232 serial connectivity, and integration with ERP/CAM systems; (2) Machine Monitoring / MDC (Manufacturing Data Collection) — Scytec DataXchange and Predator MDC for real-time OEE dashboards, machine utilization tracking, downtime root-cause analysis, and shift reporting across CNC machines, fabrication equipment, and manual workstations; (3) PDM (Production Document Management) — Predator PDM for revision-controlled, paperless routing of drawings, work instructions, and sign-off workflows. SFA also offers a CNC Editor and Tool Management (Predator Tool & Gage) modules. Software supports industry-standard connectivity protocols including MTConnect, Fanuc FOCAS, and OPC UA.
The hardware line addresses legacy machine connectivity: Ethernet Connect adapters, Wireless Connect access points and CNC interfaces, Serial Connect RS-232 modules, USB Connect ports, Floppy Drive Emulators (replacing obsolete disk drives on older CNCs), and Tape Reader replacements. SFA has connected thousands of machine tools from brands including Fanuc, Siemens, Haas, Mazak, Okuma, and others.
Founded as a Predator Software reseller focused on the San Diego and Los Angeles markets, SFA expanded to become the #1 Predator Reseller in North America within one year. The company has maintained multi-year #1 rankings in Predator Software sales, service, and support. Its customer base spans legacy job shops, mold makers, fabricators, aerospace suppliers, and defense contractors, with growing focus on CMMC 2.0 compliance for DoD supply-chain manufacturers. Business hours: Monday–Friday, 07:00–16:00 Pacific Time. Phone: (877) 611-5825 toll-free / (619) 461-4000.
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WEBSITE
https://www.shopfloorautomations.com/PHONE
+1 877 611 5825HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
1998
Primary Role
System Integrator
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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