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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.

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.

AI Copilot 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.

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 them 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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

FlowFuse now offers annual billing for Starter and Pro plans with one month free. Lock in current pricing, simplify administration, and support long-term planning.

Learn how to Build a powerful historical data dashboard for your Industrial IoT applications using FlowFuse Tables.