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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.
FlowFuse 2.18: Smarter Monitoring, AI Integration, Improved DevOps, and a preview of exciting things to come
FlowFuse 2.18 brings smarter monitoring, AI integration, and improved DevOps: run AI chat in your Dashboard, Git pull, and more.
What Is MES (Manufacturing Execution System)? How It Works, Benefits, and Challenges
Understand Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): what they are, why your factory needs one, and how FlowFuse simplifies adoption.
Connect Your Shop Floor to Your ERP – Odoo Edition
Learn how FlowFuse connects your factory floor data directly to Odoo, eliminating manual entry, errors, and wasted time.
Building a Flexible Node-RED Scheduler with Cron-Plus
Learn how to create flexible cron schedules in Node-RED using the cron-plus node, going beyond simple Inject for automation.