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The brain behind every cut. Four tiers.

From a plug-in retrofit that works with your existing machine — no rewiring, no PLC changes — to a full industrial system with MIL-spec connectors and 6-axis closed-loop control. Most monitoring tools observe and alert. RigidPulse observes, acts, and remembers.

Every tier is configured to your needs. Contact us for pricing.
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RigidPulse Node

"Connect any machine. No rewiring. No PLC changes. One afternoon."
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  • Plugs into your existing controller via USB — nothing else changes
  • Works with any CNC brand: Avid, AltMill, Shapeoko, Masso, GRBL, Mach3/4
  • Dedicated AI compute module — real intelligence, not a cloud app
  • RigidVault node license included — your data stays on KI-sovereign Michigan hardware — RigidNode brings it to your shop floor
  • Real-time dashboard: spindle load, vibration, cycle counts, thermal
  • AI advisory mode — recommendations you approve before they execute
  • All RigidSense accessories compatible
  • Natural upgrade path to SE — keep your machine, gain closed-loop control

For: Avid, AltMill, Shapeoko, Masso, GRBL, Mach3/4 owners who want real visibility now and real control later

Have an existing machine? We'll retrofit it. Free discovery call →

Retrofit

RigidPulse SE

"Replace your controller, keep your machine"
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  • Everything in Node, plus:
  • Closed-loop FOC motor drives ×4
  • 1ms CAN bus closed-loop control
  • Absolute encoders ×4
  • STM32 safety co-processor
  • Pilz PNOZ s3 safety relay — SIL2 (IEC 62061), PLd/Cat 3 (ISO 13849-1)
  • 48V PSU + all DIN rail hardware
  • No motors — use yours

For: Serious builders, small shops upgrading

Complete

RigidPulse Pro

"Motors included, cased and ready"
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  • Everything in SE, plus:
  • RigidDrive BLDC motors ×4 included
  • Custom enclosure with displays
  • Full wiring harness — plug and play
  • 4-axis capable
  • Closed-loop position control

For: Integrators, makerspaces, new builds

Full Stack

RigidPulse Industrial

"Every feature. White-glove delivery."
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  • Everything in Pro, plus:
  • 6-axis capable
  • Dual feedback — encoder + linear scale
  • Full ATC support — ISO30/BT30
  • MIL-spec connectors
  • Integrated UPS + touchscreen pendant
  • All RigidSense sensors included
  • White-glove onboarding + 2yr warranty

For: Production shops, aerospace, defense

Onboard GPU compute module
Onboard GPU — first boot of the AI inference platform
BLDC servo motor hardware
BLDC servo motors — true field-oriented control hardware

The key distinction: Node observes and advises. SE and above observe and act. Real-time chatter correction, following error detection, and AI feed rate adjustment require closed-loop motion control — no accessory crosses that line. This is the difference between a monitoring tool and a control system: most OEE platforms tell you a problem happened. RigidPulse prevents it from getting worse.

The upgrade path is natural: Start with a Node on your existing machine. Love the AI recommendations? Upgrade to SE and let the system act on what it sees. Building a new machine or buying a RigidCore? Pro comes built in. Running production? Industrial gives you everything with white-glove support.

Every SE, Pro, and Industrial deployment includes a Pilz PNOZ s3 safety relay — SIL2 certified (IEC 62061), PLd/Cat 3 (ISO 13849-1). SIL2 is the same safety category used in industrial robotics and automated manufacturing cells. This is not an optional upgrade. It ships in every deployment above Node tier.

RigidPulse and RigidSense are designed to run together.

Every RigidSense sensor feeds directly into the RigidPulse control loop — vibration data adjusts feed rate in real time, current signatures predict tool wear before failure, acoustic emission detects bit breakage in under a millisecond. Node tier observes and advises only. SE and above observe and act. The sensor data RigidSense collects is simultaneously fed to RigidVault for historical analysis and to RigidAI for pattern recognition across your machine fleet. More machines on the platform means smarter control for every machine.

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The Retrofit Story

Already own a CNC? The Node plugs right in.

“A machine you cannot see is a machine you do not control.”

The RigidPulse Node connects to your existing CNC controller via USB serial. It reads your machine state in real time — position, feed rate, spindle speed, alarms, job progress — without touching a single wire. Your machine keeps working exactly as before. You just added a brain to it.

What you get for free from the USB connection: real-time X/Y/Z position, feed rate, spindle speed, machine state, alarms, G-code modal state, job progress, and override values. That's dashboard, remote monitoring, job history, and alerts — all from a USB cable.

Add RigidSense accessories to see what's really happening: clamp-on current sensors on motor wires show actual load per axis. A vibration sensor on the spindle head detects chatter. Temperature, power, air, audio, vision — each adds another layer of intelligence. No wiring changes. Each sensor plugs into the Node.

The upgrade path is natural: once you're on the Node and loving the AI recommendations, the conversation becomes — "imagine if the AI could act on what it's sensing instead of just suggesting." That's the SE. And that's a controller swap, not a machine replacement.

Compatible Machines

AltMill (all sizes), Avid CNC, Shapeoko Pro/XL, OpenBuilds LEAD, PrintNC, any grblHAL or LinuxCNC machine. If it has a USB port or serial connection, the Node can read it.

Three Connection Points

1. USB serial to your existing controller. 2. RigidSense accessories on the machine. 3. Ethernet or WiFi to RigidVault for telemetry streaming and remote monitoring.

What Node Can't Do

The Node observes and advises. It cannot correct chatter in real time, adjust feed rates automatically, or detect following errors — that requires closed-loop motor control (SE and above). No accessory crosses that line.

Software Subscriptions

Every RigidPulse tier includes a software subscription.

Hardware gets you cutting. Software keeps you connected to the ecosystem, receiving AI updates, and generating data that earns RigidRoyalty revenue.

Basic

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Remote monitoring dashboard, firmware updates, basic RigidVault telemetry sync. Included free for 12 months with every Node purchase.

Pro

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AI toolpath assistance, full RigidVault sync, predictive maintenance alerts, natural language job description, RigidRoyalty data opt-in eligible.

Enterprise

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Fleet dashboard, multi-machine management, priority support, API access, RigidFlow marketplace integration, custom AI model fine-tuning.

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What People Are Saying

I dropped the SE into my Avid CNC and it was a completely different machine. Real closed-loop, real position feedback. The first time I jogged it and felt how smooth the motion was, I actually laughed. It felt like an upgrade I didn't know was possible.

— J. Whitfield, Hobbyist-turned-Professional — Portland, OR

We run a small production shop and had three machines on open-loop steppers. Retrofitted all three with RigidPulse SE over a winter. Lost steps went to zero. Chatter detection saved us three times in the first month. Best capex decision we made last year.

— A. Bergman, Operations Lead — Bergman Manufacturing, Wisconsin

The Node is what convinced me to try KI at all. I plugged it into my existing Shapeoko and suddenly had a dashboard showing spindle load, vibration, and ambient temp in real time. When I upgraded to the SE six months later, I already knew exactly what I needed.

— Tony M., CNC Hobbyist and Small Business Owner — Austin, TX
What People Are Saying

I dropped the SE into my Avid CNC and it was a completely different machine. Real closed-loop, real position feedback. The first time I jogged it and felt how smooth the motion was, I actually laughed. It felt like an upgrade I didn't know was possible.

— J. Whitfield, Hobbyist-turned-Professional — Portland, OR

We run a small production shop and had three machines on open-loop steppers. Retrofitted all three with RigidPulse SE over a winter. Lost steps went to zero. Chatter detection saved us three times in the first month. Best capex decision we made last year.

— A. Bergman, Operations Lead — Bergman Manufacturing, Wisconsin

The Node is what convinced me to try KI at all. I plugged it into my existing Shapeoko and suddenly had a dashboard showing spindle load, vibration, and ambient temp in real time. When I upgraded to the SE six months later, I already knew exactly what I needed.

— Tony M., CNC Hobbyist and Small Business Owner — Austin, TX
Ecosystem Position

RigidPulse in the KI Ecosystem

The brain of every machine. It observes, acts, and remembers — in real time, on your floor.

Data Flow
RigidSense → RigidAI → ● RigidPulse → RigidCore → RigidVault
What feeds RigidPulse
RigidSenseLive sensor telemetry driving adaptive decisions RigidAITrained recommendations from fleet-wide learning Manufacturing AI5 manufacturing intelligence modules for CNC operations RigidDriveServo motor feedback and absolute position data
What RigidPulse feeds
RigidCoreClosed-loop motion commands and safety interventions RigidVaultMotion logs, fault records, and performance history RigidAICycle-level machine behavior data for model training RigidFlowVerified capability certificates unlock jobs in the marketplace

Every pillar in the KI ecosystem is interconnected. No product works alone.

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Not Ready for a Full Retrofit Yet?

Start with understanding. Then decide.

Step 1
RigidData Audit — $250
Find out what data your CNC machines transmit today. 1–2 hours on-site. Written report same day.
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Step 2
RigidAudit Shop Floor — $500–$800
Full day, every machine, real ROI numbers for your specific shop. Written 90-day action plan.
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Related Pages
CNC Tool Wear Prediction — How It WorksHaas CNC AI Retrofit Guide

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Common Questions

Questions about RigidPulse.

RigidPulse is designed to retrofit most CNC platforms including Haas, Fanuc-controlled machines, Centroid, Mach3/4, and open-loop stepper systems. The Node Advisory call (free) is where we confirm compatibility for your specific machine before any commitment.
No. RigidPulse installs alongside your existing controller — it augments it with real-time sensor data, AI feedback, and telemetry without requiring a full controller swap. Invasiveness depends on your machine. We scope it on the advisory call.
RigidPulse monitors vibration, spindle load, thermal data, and acoustic signatures continuously. It detects chatter before it damages your part, predicts tool wear before failure, and adjusts feed recommendations in plain English. No G-code knowledge required to interpret the output.
The base RigidPulse Node includes vibration, temperature, spindle current, and acoustic sensors. RigidSense expands this to 16 sensor types including power quality, coolant flow, and axis encoder feedback. You can start with the base and expand.
No. All telemetry lives on your RigidNode hardware or our Michigan RigidVault facility — never on foreign cloud servers. Your process data, toolpath history, and machine signatures are your IP and stay that way.
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