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FlowFuse 2.21: AI-Assisted SQL, Low-Code Custom Nodes, and Remote Instance Performance Insights
FlowFuse 2.21 introduces AI-assisted SQL, low-code custom nodes, and remote instance performance insights for engineering teams.
Pareto Chart & Diagram: What It Is, Formula, Examples & Manufacturing Applications
Learn how Pareto Charts and diagrams help manufacturing teams reduce defects by up to 80%, with formulas and real examples.
Save with FlowFuse Annual Billing – Now Available!
FlowFuse now offers annual billing for Starter and Pro plans with one month free, locking in pricing for long-term planning.
Orchestrating Virtual Power Plants: How Low-Code Platforms Bridge the Gap
Learn how low-code platforms like FlowFuse and Node-RED simplify integrating and managing distributed energy resources at scale.
Building Historical Data Dashboard with FlowFuse Tables
Learn how to Build a powerful historical data dashboard for your Industrial IoT applications using FlowFuse Tables.
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.
VDA 5050 Tutorial: Connect AGVs to Factory Systems over MQTT
VDA 5050 explained: how the standard structures AGV communication over MQTT, and how to build a working master control flow in FlowFuse.
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.