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FlowFuse 2.16: Git Integration, improved log retention and more

Another release from the FlowFuse team to keep realising our mission to empower you to fuse the digital realm and physical reality.
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Part 2: Building an OEE Dashboard with FlowFuse
In Part 1, we explored the fundamentals of OEE, outlined a basic design of the dashboard, and identified the key... -

Part 1: Building an OEE Dashboard with FlowFuse
OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is a KPI used in manufacturing to measure equipment performance based on availability, efficiency, and quality. To... -

Managing MQTT Connections at Scale in FlowFuse
FlowFuse makes it easy to deploy Node-RED flows at scale using DevOps pipelines and device groups. However, different stages in... -

FlowFuse 2.15: Personal Node Collections, Smart Schema Suggestions and more control in DevOps Pipelines!
Our three focal points for the latest release of FlowFuse have been: Collaborative Development: Our new Custom Node Catalogues provides a... -

Monitoring Device Health and Performance at Scale with FlowFuse
Edge devices are everywhere, and their numbers are skyrocketing—from 2.7 billion in 2020 to a projected 7.8 billion by 2030,... -

Interacting with Arduino using Node-RED
Arduino is a popular open-source platform that lets you build cool electronics projects. It’s affordable and flexible, with lots of... -

FlowFuse 2.14: Announcing Third-Party Broker Integration, UNS Schemas, Enhanced Auth on Remote Instances and more!
This release is full of highlights, which we’ll break down into two key areas - the FlowFuse MQTT Experience and... -

Announcing Node-RED Academy!
The Node-RED Academy provides Node-RED courses both for experts, who want to grow their knowledge, and for beginners, who are... -

Designing a Clear Topic Structure for Your UNS
Topic structuring is not just a technical concern when building a high-performance Unified Namespace (UNS) for manufacturing environments; it's a... -

How to Choose the Right IIoT Device Management Software for Your Business
With more devices being connected across industrial environments, managing them can get pretty overwhelming. The right IIoT device management software... -

Why FlowFuse is the Complete Toolkit For Building UNS?
Unified Namespace (UNS) is changing the way data is managed in industrial environments. It’s becoming the key to more successful... -

How to Read and Write Siemens S7 PLC Data — A Node-RED Guide (2026)
Siemens S7 PLCs are a staple in industrial automation, powering everything from basic control functions to complex, large-scale processes. However,... -

FlowFuse 2.13: Remote Instances, UNS Schemas & Improved Management at Scale
Happy New Year everyone! We're back with another release of FlowFuse, and whilst it's been a shorter sprint for us... -

MQTT: The Frontrunner for Your UNS Broker - Part 2
In Part 1, we discussed the reasons behind MQTT's popularity as a choice for Unified Namespace (UNS) implementations; focusing... -

MQTT: The Frontrunner for Your UNS Broker - Part 1
Choosing the right broker for your UNS is crucial. It must support real-time data, scale easily, and integrate seamlessly with... -

FlowFuse Cloud now available for free!
The new Free plan on FlowFuse Cloud will allow you to manage two remote instances using FlowFuse Device Agent, completely... -

Data Modeling: The Key to a Successful Unified Namespace
In manufacturing, data flows from various sources—machines, sensors, enterprise systems, and more. A Unified Namespace (UNS) brings all this data... -

Streamlining Node-RED Collaboration with FlowFuse
A few weeks ago, we discussed how FlowFuse centralizes edge device and Node-RED management, as well as its security features....
