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MCP and Custom AI Models on FlowFuse!
Create your own AI agents and deploy custom-trained models directly in Node-RED using MCP and FlowFuse's AI tooling today.
Deploy Custom-Trained AI Models: Using ONNX with Node-RED and FlowFuse
Learn how to train and export an image classifier model, and integrate it with FlowFuse AI Nodes for low-code inference in Node-RED.
EtherNet/IP Integration with FlowFuse: Communicating with Allen-Bradley PLCs
Learn how to integrate Allen-Bradley PLCs with FlowFuse using EtherNet/IP, covering messaging, tags, and automation workflows.
The Node-RED Revolution: How Low-Code is Democratizing Industrial Automation
Look back at where Node-RED came from and understand the impact it has had on industrial automation and low-code development.
Beyond Cloud AI Orchestration: Why the Future is Hybrid Edge-Cloud Intelligence
How edge-cloud hybrid AI architectures unlock new possibilities for industrial applications while leveraging the best of both worlds.
What's the Difference Between Node-RED and FlowFuse
Learn the key differences between Node-RED and FlowFuse: enterprise security, team collaboration, and production readiness.
OpenAI's AgentKit or FlowFuse: Choosing the Right Low-Code App for Your Needs
Learn how OpenAI's AgentKit and FlowFuse differ in their approach to AI agents connecting the physical and digital worlds.
Modbus RTU (RS485/RS422/RS232) Communications with FlowFuse
Learn how to connect Modbus RTU devices to Node-RED with FlowFuse, covering serial setup and register mapping in detail.
FlowFuse 2.22: FlowFuse Expert for node editing, FlowFuse Broker schema autodetection, Improved Snapshots Interface, eCharts enablement, and FlowFuse Dashboard Updates
FlowFuse Expert for node editing, FlowFuse Broker schema autodetection, Improved Snapshots Interface, eCharts enablement, and FlowFuse Dashboard Updates![Image representing Takt Time: Definition, Formula, How to Calculate with Examples & More [2026 Edition]](/blog/2025/09/images/takt-time-flowfuse.png)
Takt Time: Definition, Formula, How to Calculate with Examples & More [2026 Edition]
A complete guide to takt time in manufacturing: the formula, calculation methods, implementation strategies, and examples.
Download Node-RED for Production: Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi (2026)
Learn how to install and run Node-RED on Windows, Mac, Linux, or Raspberry Pi, production-ready from the creators of Node-RED.
Query Your Database with Natural Language Using FlowFuse Expert
Learn the easiest way to connect to your database and get data using FlowFuse Expert, with no coding knowledge required.
Integrating LoRaWAN with FlowFuse
Learn how to integrate LoRaWAN devices with FlowFuse using TTN, covering MQTT setup and real-time sensor data visualization.
Poka Yoke (Poke Yoke, Bokayoke) Explained: Definition, Examples, Types (2026)
Learn how poka yoke prevents manufacturing defects before they happen, and the four types of mistake-proofing you can use.
What is 5S Checklist: Definition, Benefits, Implementation, and Template
Learn what a 5S checklist is, how it improves work area organization, and how to implement it easily with FlowFuse, plus get a ready-to-use template.
IT vs OT: Key Differences, Security Risks, and IT/OT Convergence
IT vs OT explained for manufacturing in 2026: the key differences, security risks, and how to securely converge the two.
Preventive Maintenance in Manufacturing: Avoid Multi-Million Dollar Equipment Failures
Unplanned downtime costs manufacturers millions. Learn how preventive maintenance software and FlowFuse cut failures and boost OEE.
How to Create a Pareto Chart for Manufacturing Data
Learn how to create a Pareto Chart to identify the vital few defects in your production data, with live data integration.
FlowFuse API for Industry: Automating Node-RED Instances, Devices, and CI/CD Tasks
Use the FlowFuse API to simplify industrial automation, reduce manual tasks, and streamline deployments.