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Beyond Cloud AI Orchestration: Why the Future is Hybrid Edge-Cloud Intelligence
Congratulations to n8n on their Series C funding round! This is a fantastic milestone and a clear signal that the market has moved beyond AI experimentation and into the serious business of production deployment. Platforms like n8n are mastering what we call centralized orchestration: creating cloud-native "brains" that connect digital services, APIs, and data sources to execute complex workflows. This approach excels for digital-first applications and represents a crucial evolution in workflow automation.
But for industrial applications, we need to think beyond traditional cloud orchestration.
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The Node-RED Revolution: How Low-Code is Democratizing Industrial Automation
Looking back on where Node-RED came from to understand the impact it has had on industry -
What's the Difference Between Node-RED and FlowFuse
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. -
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, and discover which platform is right for building applications that connect 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. This guide covers Modbus basics, serial setup, register mapping, and reading/writing data for industrial automation and IIoT. -
What is Takt Time: Formula, Calculation, and Benefits with FlowFuse
Learn what takt time is, how to calculate it, and why it's used in lean manufacturing. Use the formula to optimize production pace, reduce waste, and align operations with customer demand. -
FlowFuse 2.22: AI Copilot for node editing, FlowFuse Broker schema autodetection, Improved Snapshots Interface, eCharts enablement, and FlowFuse Dashboard Updates
AI Copilot for node editing, FlowFuse Broker schema autodetection, Improved Snapshots Interface, eCharts enablement, and FlowFuse Dashboard Updates -
Download and Install Node-RED for Production
Learn how to install and run Node-RED on various platforms, such as local computer, Raspberry Pi, Mac, Linux, or Cloud. -
Query Your Database with Natural Language in FlowFuse AI Assistant
Learn the easiest way to connect to your database and get data—no coding knowledge required. -
Integrating LoRaWAN with FlowFuse
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. -
What is Poka Yoke? The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing Mistake-Proofing
Learn how Poka Yoke prevents manufacturing defects before they happen. Discover the four types of mistake-proofing and how to implement them in your factory. -
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: The Difference Between Information Technology and Operational Technology
A clear breakdown of the difference between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) and why connecting them is the key to creating a more efficient, intelligent, and profitable manufacturing -
Preventive Maintenance in Manufacturing: Avoid Multi-Million Dollar Equipment Failures
Unplanned downtime costs manufacturers millions. Learn how preventive maintenance software and data platforms like FlowFuse cut failures, boost OEE, and deliver lasting ROI. -
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. Step-by-step guide with live data integration, visualization, and actionable insights. -
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. -
What is a Pareto Chart? A Simple Guide for Manufacturing Teams
Learn how Pareto Charts empower manufacturing teams to focus on the issues that matter most. Learn the Pareto principle, see real-world examples, and understand key applications in quality control, maintenance, supply chain, and safety management. -
FlowFuse 2.21: AI-Assisted SQL, Low-Code Custom Nodes, and Remote Instance Performance Insights
Introducing FlowFuse Assistant 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 -
Orchestrating Virtual Power Plants: How Low-Code Platforms Bridge the Gap
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.