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MCP and Custom AI Models on FlowFuse!

We have a VERY exciting announcement today: you can now build an MCP server and upload custom-trained AI models to 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. -

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 -

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. -

Winning Through Open-Source Software in Manufacturing Digitalization
Explore how open-source software can help manufacturers overcome vendor lock-in, accelerate digital transformation, and regain competitive advantage in Industry 4.0 -

Curated Node-RED Integrations: FlowFuse Certified Nodes 2.0
FlowFuse announces Certified Nodes v2.0 - connecting enterprises with the highest quality Node-RED nodes, built and maintained by recognized experts in their fields. -

Announcing Node-RED Con 2025: A Community Conference on Industrial Applications
FlowFuse is proud to sponsor Node-RED Con 2025, a free online conference on November 4, 2025, dedicated to industrial applications. Learn more and submit your talk. -

Monitoring Device Health and Performance at Scale with FlowFuse
Learn how to monitor system health and performance with Node-RED. Track CPU usage, memory, and other key metrics, and efficiently scale device monitoring with FlowFuse to thousands of devices. -

Interacting with Arduino using Node-RED
Learn how to set up and control your Arduino remotely using Node-RED and FlowFuse. Explore the simplicity of automation flows -

Announcing Node-RED Academy!
The new Node-RED Academy enables you to learn Node-RED, increase your expertise, and demonstrate your knowledge with shareable certificates. -

Getting Started: Integrating Siemens S7 PLCs with Node-RED
Learn how to integrate Siemens S7 PLCs with Node-RED for seamless industrial automation. This guide covers setup, configuration, and workflow creation to control and monitor PLCs effortlessly, including writing and reading data from your PLCs. -

Interacting with ESP32 Using Node-RED and MQTT
Learn how to connect your ESP32 with Node-RED using MQTT in this easy-to-follow guide. Build a user-friendly dashboard with FlowFuse Dashboard to control your IoT devices remotely. Ideal for beginners and IoT hobbyists! -

MQTT Service Now Available on FlowFuse
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for FlowFuse, we now offer our very own MQTT service, built-in and ready to use with your Node-RED applications. -

How to Scrape Data from Websites Using Node-RED
Learn how to use Node-RED for web scraping to efficiently collect, extract, and manage data from websites. This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know about creating automated web scrapers using Node-RED. -

How to create and use Subflow in Node-RED
Learn how to effectively use subflows in Node-RED with this comprehensive guide. Discover the benefits, creation steps, and best practices for managing subflows to streamline your automation workflows. -

Using MQTT Sparkplug B with Node-RED
Explore how MQTT Sparkplug B enhances MQTT with standardized data formats, making integration easier. Learn how to set up Sparkplug B in Node-RED for efficient data management in industrial environments. -

Monitoring and Optimizing Node-RED Flows with Open Telemetry.
Learn to integrate Open Telemetry with Node-RED to track and optimize flow performance. -

Bridging OPC UA Data to MQTT with Node-RED
Learn how to bridge OPC UA data to MQTT using Node-RED for seamless industrial IoT integration and real-time data flow.