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FlowFuse + LLM + MCP = Text Driven Operations
In industrial operations it's all about getting more out of the CAPEX already spent. Achieving higher efficiency means everyone needs to get data from a lot of different machines, have an understanding how these machines form lines and fit together, and holistically understand these as a group of assets that collectively can achieve more.
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Building a Label Scanner with FlowFuse for Product Labels & Serial Numbers
Step-by-step guide to building an OCR system in FlowFuse for scanning product labels, extracting text, and validating serial numbers using Node-RED flows. -
How to Ingest CSV Logs into MQTT, Databases, and Dashboards
Learn how to ingest CSV logs from PLCs and SCADA systems into MQTT brokers, databases, and dashboards. Build real-time and batch processing pipelines with Node-RED and FlowFuse. -
The Industrial IoT Market Shift: What the PTC Divestment Means for Your Data Strategy
PTC's $600M divestment of Kepware and ThingWorx to TPG raises critical questions for industrial organizations. Learn what this means for your data strategy and why open-source alternatives like FlowFuse offer a path forward. -
How to Connect Any PLC to MQTT in Under an Hour
Learn how to extract data from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, OPC UA, and Modbus, transform it, and publish to MQTT using FlowFuse—without expensive gateways or consultants. -
FlowFuse 2.23: MCP and ONNX nodes, FlowFuse AI Expert on the homepage, Application-level Permission Control, FlowFuse Assistant for Self-Hosted, and more!
MCP and ONNX nodes, FlowFuse AI Expert on the homepage, Application-level Permission Control, FlowFuse Assistant for Self-Hosted, and more! -
How to Log PLC Data to CSV Files
Learn how to reliably log PLC data to CSV files using FlowFuse, handling connection drops, file corruption, and timestamp drift. -
Introducing FlowFuse Expert
Meet FlowFuse Expert that gives you a clear recipe to build Node-RED flows, step by step. -
Building Your Node-RED Industrial MCP Server with FlowFuse
Learn how to build a fully functional MCP server in Node-RED with FlowFuse, enabling AI agents like Claude, Gemini, and GPT to access data, perform actions, and streamline industrial operations using a low-code approach. -
MCP and Custom AI Models on FlowFuse!
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EtherNet/IP Integration with FlowFuse: Communicating with Allen-Bradley PLCs
Learn how to integrate Allen-Bradley PLCs with FlowFuse using EtherNet/IP. This guide covers connected and unconnected messaging, reading and writing tags, and building industrial automation workflows in Node-RED. -
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. -
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. -
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