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Winning Through Open-Source Software in Manufacturing Digitalization
Explore how open-source software helps manufacturers overcome vendor lock-in and accelerate their digital transformation efforts.
OPC UA Tutorial: Advanced Monitoring with Subscriptions, Alarms, and Historical Data
Learn advanced OPC UA techniques in Node-RED: real-time subscriptions, alarm handling, historical data, and method calls.
The Evolution of Business Automation: Why Pricing Models Matter
The importance of a predictable pricing model in workflow automation, and how it shapes how teams choose their automation tools.
FlowFuse's New Database: The Easiest Way to Store Industrial IoT Data
FlowFuse now includes a built-in PostgreSQL database, making it easier to manage Industrial IoT data in your Node-RED projects.
FlowFuse 2.20: AI-Assisted Node-RED & New Database Service
FlowFuse 2.20 introduces AI-assisted Node-RED and a brand new database service, plus Smart Suggestions in the flow editor.
FlowFuse Expert: Let Your Engineers Build Automation, Not Write Code
FlowFuse Expert helps manufacturing teams write Node-RED function nodes, parse machine data, and build custom dashboards.
Statistical Process Control (SPC): Benefits and Implementation Guide
Learn how to build real-time SPC charts using Node-RED and FlowFuse for manufacturing quality control.
OPC UA Tutorial: Connect and Exchange Data with Industrial Equipment
Connect Node-RED to industrial PLCs step-by-step: configure Kepware endpoints and read/write Siemens S7 tags in this free guide.
Node-RED Serial Port Tutorial: Connect RS232/RS485 Manufacturing Equipment (2026)
Learn how to connect manufacturing equipment using RS-232/422/485 serial interfaces in Node-RED with FlowFuse and its nodes.
FlowFuse 2.19: More Powerful AI in Node-RED, Drop-In Blueprints, Memory Monitoring, and Faster Onboarding
FlowFuse 2.19 brings more powerful AI to Node-RED, drop-in Blueprints, memory monitoring, and faster onboarding for teams.
How we Built a Smart Manufacturing Order Execution Panel with FlowFuse
See how a Smart Manufacturing Order Execution Panel was built with FlowFuse to connect with Odoo ERP and track production.
Curated Node-RED Integrations: FlowFuse Certified Nodes 2.0
FlowFuse announces Certified Nodes v2.0, connecting enterprises with high-quality Node-RED nodes built by recognized experts.
Part 2: Building an Andon Task Manager with FlowFuse
Learn how to build an Andon Task Manager with FlowFuse, Part 2: real-time issue reporting and task tracking systems for teams.
What to Measure on the Shop Floor: Factory KPIs Your MES Should Deliver
Learn the essential factory KPIs your Manufacturing Execution System should monitor to drive profitability and cut waste.
Structuring and Storing Data for Effective MES Integration
Learn how to organize, structure, and store your factory data effectively to make your Manufacturing Execution System (MES) work at its best with FlowFuse.
MES Data Acquisition: How to Unlock Your Factory’s Hidden Data
Learn how to effectively acquire and integrate operational data from your factory floor for MES using FlowFuse.
Announcing Node-RED Con 2025: A Community Conference on Industrial Applications
FlowFuse sponsors Node-RED Con 2025, a free online conference dedicated to industrial applications. Submit your talk today.
FlowFuse Forms: Easy Data Collection for Your Factory Floor
Learn how to create and configure forms in FlowFuse Dashboard to collect data efficiently in industrial applications using Node-RED.
Optimizing operations: Improve Industrial Operations with FlowFuse
With $7.25M in new funding, FlowFuse is enhancing its low-code platform for industry, bridging the OT/IT gap with new AI features.