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How edge-cloud hybrid AI architectures unlock new possibilities for industrial applications while leveraging the best of both worlds.

Looking back on where Node-RED came from to understand the impact it has had on industry

Learn the key differences between Node-RED and FlowFuse. Discover how FlowFuse adds enterprise security, team collaboration, device management, and observability to Node-RED, making it ready for production at scale.

Learn how OpenAI's AgentKit and FlowFuse differ in their approach to AI agents, and discover which platform is right for building applications that connect the physical and digital worlds.

Learn how to connect Modbus RTU devices to Node-RED with FlowFuse. This guide covers Modbus basics, serial setup, register mapping, and reading/writing data for industrial automation and IIoT.

Complete guide to takt time in manufacturing. Learn the formula, calculation methods, implementation strategies, and how to overcome common challenges. Includes real-world examples and troubleshooting tips.

FlowFuse Expert for node editing, FlowFuse Broker schema autodetection, Improved Snapshots Interface, eCharts enablement, and FlowFuse Dashboard Updates

Learn how to install and run Node-RED on various platforms, such as local computer, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Linux, or Cloud. Production-ready solutions from the creators of Node-RED.

Learn the easiest way to connect to your database and get data—no coding knowledge required.

Learn how to easily integrate LoRaWAN devices with FlowFuse using TTN. This comprehensive guide covers MQTT setup, data processing methods, and real-time sensor data visualization for scalable IoT applications.

Learn how poka yoke prevents manufacturing defects before they happen. Discover the four types of mistake-proofing and how to implement poka yoke in your factory.

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 explained for manufacturing (2026). Learn the key differences, security risks, and how to securely converge IT and OT systems without downtime or safety issues.

Unplanned downtime costs manufacturers millions. Learn how preventive maintenance software and data platforms like FlowFuse cut failures, boost OEE, and deliver lasting ROI.

Use the FlowFuse API to simplify industrial automation, reduce manual tasks, and streamline deployments.

Learn how Pareto Charts and diagrams help manufacturing teams reduce defects by 80%. Includes formula, real examples, and applications in quality control & maintenance.

Introducing FlowFuse Expert functionality in Tables to do natural language queries of your databases, Remote Instance observability to improve performance monitoring, Team Broker nodes to make MQTT even easier to work with, a new Energy Monitoring Blueprint, Annual Billing for Self-Service, AI-Generated Snapshot Summaries, and new subflow version control to provide low-code development of custom nodes

learn how low-code platforms like FlowFuse and Node-RED simplify the integration and management of distributed energy resources, making Virtual Power Plants a scalable reality.