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Statistical Process Control (SPC): Benefits and Implementation Guide

Learn how to build real-time SPC charts using Node-RED and FlowFuse for manufacturing quality control.
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OPC UA Tutorial: Connect and Exchange Data with Industrial Equipment
OPC UA tutorial: Connect Node-RED to industrial PLCs step-by-step. Configure Kepware endpoints, read/write Siemens S7 ta
Node-RED Serial Port Tutorial: Connect RS232/RS485 Manufacturing Equipment
Learn how to connect manufacturing equipment using serial interfaces like RS-232/422/485 in Node-RED with FlowFuse. Enab
FlowFuse 2.19: More Powerful AI in Node-RED, Drop-In Blueprints, Memory Monitoring, and Faster Onboarding
AI enhancements to Node-RED, streamlined onboarding with social authentication, improved Blueprint experience, more comp
How we Built a Smart Manufacturing Order Execution Panel with FlowFuse
This blog shows how I built a panel using FlowFuse to connect with Odoo ERP. It starts production, checks for raw materi
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 main
Part 2: Building an Andon Task Manager with FlowFuse
Learn how to build an Andon Task Manager with FlowFuse in this step-by-step guide. Create real-time issue reporting and
What to Measure on the Shop Floor: Factory KPIs Your MES Should Deliver
Learn the essential factory KPIs your Manufacturing Execution System (MES) should monitor to drive profitability, elimin
Structuring and Storing Data for Effective MES Integration
Learn how to organize, structure, and store your factory data effectively to make your Manufacturing Execution System (M
MES Data Acquisition: How to Unlock Your Factory’s Hidden Data
Learn how to effectively acquire and integrate operational data from your factory floor for MES using FlowFuse.
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 ap
FlowFuse Forms: Easy Data Collection for Your Factory Floor
Learn how to create and configure forms in FlowFuse Dashboard to collect data efficiently in industrial applications usi
Optimizing operations: Improve Industrial Operations with FlowFuse
With $7.25M in new funding, FlowFuse is enhancing its low-code platform for industry. See how upcoming AI features will
FlowFuse 2.18: Smarter Monitoring, AI Integration, Improved DevOps, and a preview of exciting things to come
Monitor and improve instance performance, run AI chat in your Dashboard, Git pull, and more.
What Is MES (Manufacturing Execution System)? How It Works, Benefits, and Challenges
Understand Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): what they are, why your factory needs one to boost production, common
Connect Your Shop Floor to Your ERP – Odoo Edition
Learn how FlowFuse connects your factory floor data directly to Odoo, eliminating manual entry, errors, and wasted time.
Building a Flexible Node-RED Scheduler with Cron-Plus
Learn how to create powerful, flexible cron schedules in Node-RED using the cron-plus node within FlowFuse. Go beyond In
How to Embed Webpages on the FlowFuse Dashboard
Learn how to embed external web pages such as maps, reports, and widgets onto your FlowFuse dashboard. Follow this guide
Part 1: Building an Andon Task Manager with FlowFuse
Learn how to build a real-time Andon Task Manager using FlowFuse and Node-RED. This step-by-step guide covers request tr