diff --git a/src/_data/protocolPairs.js b/src/_data/protocolPairs.js new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9ae856e93c --- /dev/null +++ b/src/_data/protocolPairs.js @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +const yaml = require("js-yaml"); +const fs = require("fs"); +const path = require("path"); + +module.exports = () => { + const protocolsFile = path.join(__dirname, "protocols.yaml"); + const protocolsData = yaml.load(fs.readFileSync(protocolsFile, "utf8")); + const protocols = protocolsData.protocols; + + const pairs = []; + + for (let i = 0; i < protocols.length; i++) { + for (let j = 0; j < protocols.length; j++) { + if (i !== j) { + const from = protocols[i]; + const to = protocols[j]; + pairs.push({ + slug: `${from.slug}-to-${to.slug}`, + from: from, + to: to, + title: `Connect ${from.name} to ${to.name}`, + description: `Learn how to connect ${from.name} to ${to.name} using FlowFuse and Node-RED. Bridge ${from.shortName} data to ${to.shortName} systems seamlessly.`, + meta: { + title: `Connect ${from.name} to ${to.name} | FlowFuse`, + description: `How to connect ${from.name} to ${to.name} using FlowFuse. Build data pipelines between ${from.shortName} and ${to.shortName}.`, + keywords: `${from.name}, ${to.name}, integration, FlowFuse, Node-RED, connect ${from.shortName} to ${to.shortName}` + } + }); + } + } + } + + return pairs; +}; diff --git a/src/_data/protocols.yaml b/src/_data/protocols.yaml new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..9b7a6fc0e7 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/_data/protocols.yaml @@ -0,0 +1,132 @@ +# Industrial protocols that FlowFuse connects +# Each protocol generates: +# - Individual page: /solutions/protocols/{slug}/ +# - Pair pages: /solutions/connect/{slug}-to-{other}/ (auto-generated) +# +# To add a new protocol, add an entry below. All "Connect X to Y" pages +# are auto-generated from this list via protocolPairs.js. +protocols: + - slug: opc-ua + name: OPC-UA + shortName: OPC-UA + category: industrial + description: > + OPC-UA (Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture) is the + industry standard for secure, reliable machine-to-machine communication + in industrial automation. + heroDescription: > + Connect your OPC-UA enabled devices and systems with FlowFuse. + Collect, transform, and route data from any OPC-UA server to + enterprise systems, databases, and cloud platforms. + useCases: + - data-acquisition + - machine-monitoring + relatedIntegrations: + - node-red-contrib-opcua + meta: + title: "FlowFuse for OPC-UA Integration" + description: "Connect OPC-UA devices to any system with FlowFuse. Bridge industrial OPC-UA data to MQTT, REST APIs, databases, and more." + keywords: "OPC-UA, industrial automation, FlowFuse, Node-RED, OPC UA client, OPC UA server" + + - slug: mqtt + name: MQTT + shortName: MQTT + category: messaging + description: > + MQTT is a lightweight publish-subscribe messaging protocol designed + for constrained devices and low-bandwidth, high-latency networks, + widely used in IoT and industrial applications. + heroDescription: > + Build MQTT-powered data pipelines with FlowFuse. Connect MQTT + brokers, transform messages, and route data to any destination. + useCases: + - data-acquisition + - real-time-monitoring + relatedIntegrations: + - node-red-contrib-aedes + meta: + title: "FlowFuse for MQTT Integration" + description: "Build MQTT integrations with FlowFuse. Connect brokers, transform data, and bridge MQTT to enterprise systems." + keywords: "MQTT, IoT, FlowFuse, Node-RED, MQTT broker, publish subscribe" + + - slug: ethernet-ip + name: Ethernet/IP + shortName: EtherNet/IP + category: industrial + description: > + Ethernet/IP (Industrial Protocol) is an industrial network protocol + for real-time I/O control and information exchange, commonly used + with Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation equipment. + heroDescription: > + Connect Ethernet/IP devices to your enterprise systems with FlowFuse. + Bridge shop floor data from Allen-Bradley PLCs to IT systems. + useCases: + - machine-monitoring + - data-acquisition + relatedIntegrations: [] + meta: + title: "FlowFuse for Ethernet/IP Integration" + description: "Connect Ethernet/IP devices with FlowFuse. Bridge Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation data to enterprise systems." + keywords: "Ethernet/IP, EtherNet/IP, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, FlowFuse, industrial protocol" + + - slug: modbus + name: Modbus + shortName: Modbus + category: industrial + description: > + Modbus is a serial communication protocol widely used in industrial + electronics for connecting electronic devices, supporting both + RTU (serial) and TCP (Ethernet) variants. + heroDescription: > + Integrate Modbus devices into modern data workflows with FlowFuse. + Read registers, coils, and inputs from any Modbus device. + useCases: + - data-acquisition + - legacy-modernization + relatedIntegrations: + - node-red-contrib-modbus + meta: + title: "FlowFuse for Modbus Integration" + description: "Connect Modbus RTU and TCP devices with FlowFuse. Bridge legacy equipment to modern systems." + keywords: "Modbus, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, industrial communication, FlowFuse" + + - slug: s7 + name: Siemens S7 + shortName: S7 + category: industrial + description: > + The Siemens S7 protocol enables direct communication with Siemens + S7-300, S7-400, S7-1200, and S7-1500 PLCs without additional + middleware. + heroDescription: > + Connect Siemens S7 PLCs directly to any system with FlowFuse. + Read and write PLC data, build dashboards, and automate workflows. + useCases: + - machine-monitoring + - scada-modernization + relatedIntegrations: + - node-red-contrib-s7 + meta: + title: "FlowFuse for Siemens S7 Integration" + description: "Connect Siemens S7 PLCs with FlowFuse. Bridge S7-1200 and S7-1500 data to enterprise systems." + keywords: "Siemens S7, PLC, S7-1500, S7-1200, FlowFuse, industrial automation" + + - slug: http-rest + name: HTTP/REST APIs + shortName: REST + category: it + description: > + HTTP/REST APIs enable integration with web services, cloud platforms, + ERP systems, MES solutions, and any system that exposes a REST + interface. + heroDescription: > + Bridge industrial data to any REST API with FlowFuse. Connect + your shop floor to cloud services, databases, and business systems. + useCases: + - data-integration + - cloud-connectivity + relatedIntegrations: [] + meta: + title: "FlowFuse for HTTP/REST Integration" + description: "Connect REST APIs with FlowFuse. Bridge industrial data to cloud platforms, ERPs, and web services." + keywords: "REST API, HTTP, FlowFuse, integration, web services, cloud" diff --git a/src/_data/teams.yaml b/src/_data/teams.yaml new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..03303ce778 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/_data/teams.yaml @@ -0,0 +1,104 @@ +# Target teams/personas for FlowFuse +# Each generates a page at: /solutions/teams/{slug}/ +# +# To add a new team, add an entry below. +teams: + - slug: operations-engineers + name: Operations Engineers + description: > + Operations engineers manage and optimize manufacturing processes, + ensuring equipment runs efficiently and production targets are met. + heroDescription: > + FlowFuse empowers operations engineers to build custom monitoring + and control solutions without writing code. Connect any machine, + build dashboards, and automate workflows. + painPoints: + - "Disconnected systems make it hard to get a unified view of operations" + - "Manual data collection from equipment is time-consuming and error-prone" + - "Legacy equipment lacks modern connectivity options" + relatedUseCases: + - machine-monitoring + - data-acquisition + relatedProtocols: + - opc-ua + - s7 + - ethernet-ip + meta: + title: "FlowFuse for Operations Engineers" + description: "How FlowFuse helps operations engineers connect machines, build dashboards, and automate workflows." + keywords: "operations engineers, manufacturing, FlowFuse, industrial automation" + + - slug: it-teams + name: IT Teams + description: > + IT teams manage enterprise infrastructure, ensure security and + compliance, and bridge the gap between operational technology + and information technology. + heroDescription: > + FlowFuse provides IT teams with enterprise-grade security, + governance, and audit trails for industrial applications. + Manage Node-RED deployments at scale with SSO, RBAC, and + centralized control. + painPoints: + - "Shadow IT from OT departments creates security blind spots" + - "Lack of visibility and governance over industrial integration tools" + - "Difficulty maintaining compliance when connecting OT to IT networks" + relatedUseCases: + - data-acquisition + - protocol-conversion + relatedProtocols: + - http-rest + - mqtt + meta: + title: "FlowFuse for IT Teams" + description: "How FlowFuse helps IT teams govern industrial integrations with enterprise-grade security." + keywords: "IT teams, enterprise security, governance, FlowFuse, RBAC, SSO" + + - slug: maintenance-teams + name: Maintenance Teams + description: > + Maintenance teams keep equipment running, minimize downtime, and + transition from reactive to predictive maintenance strategies. + heroDescription: > + FlowFuse helps maintenance teams implement condition-based and + predictive maintenance. Monitor equipment health, detect anomalies, + and schedule maintenance before failures occur. + painPoints: + - "Reactive maintenance leads to costly unplanned downtime" + - "No easy way to track equipment health trends over time" + - "Difficulty integrating CMMS with shop floor sensor data" + relatedUseCases: + - predictive-maintenance + - machine-monitoring + relatedProtocols: + - opc-ua + - modbus + meta: + title: "FlowFuse for Maintenance Teams" + description: "How FlowFuse helps maintenance teams implement predictive maintenance and reduce downtime." + keywords: "maintenance teams, predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, FlowFuse" + + - slug: data-engineers + name: Data Engineers + description: > + Data engineers build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure, + ensuring industrial data flows reliably from source to analytics. + heroDescription: > + FlowFuse enables data engineers to build robust industrial data + pipelines without deep OT expertise. Connect any protocol, + transform data, and deliver to any data platform. + painPoints: + - "Industrial data is hard to access and normalize across different protocols" + - "Multiple proprietary protocols require specialized knowledge" + - "No standard tooling for OT data engineering workflows" + relatedUseCases: + - data-acquisition + - protocol-conversion + relatedProtocols: + - mqtt + - http-rest + - opc-ua + meta: + title: "FlowFuse for Data Engineers" + description: "How FlowFuse helps data engineers build industrial data pipelines across any protocol." + keywords: "data engineers, data pipelines, industrial data, FlowFuse, ETL" diff --git a/src/_data/useCases.yaml b/src/_data/useCases.yaml new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..5bfce3e748 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/_data/useCases.yaml @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ +# Industrial use cases for FlowFuse +# Each generates a page at: /solutions/use-cases/{slug}/ +# +# To add a new use case, add an entry below. +useCases: + - slug: data-acquisition + name: Data Acquisition + description: > + Collect data from diverse industrial sources including PLCs, sensors, + and legacy equipment. Normalize and route data to databases, cloud + platforms, and analytics tools. + heroDescription: > + FlowFuse makes industrial data acquisition simple. Connect any + device, transform any protocol, and deliver data anywhere — all + from a single platform. + relatedProtocols: + - opc-ua + - mqtt + - modbus + - ethernet-ip + meta: + title: "Data Acquisition with FlowFuse" + description: "Collect industrial data from any source with FlowFuse. Support for OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus, and more." + keywords: "data acquisition, industrial data, FlowFuse, IoT data collection" + + - slug: data-transformation + name: Data Transformation + description: > + Transform, enrich, and normalize data between industrial systems. + Convert protocols, reshape payloads, and apply business logic to + raw machine data before it reaches downstream systems. + heroDescription: > + Transform industrial data with FlowFuse. Convert formats, enrich + payloads, and apply business logic — all with low-code flows. + relatedProtocols: + - opc-ua + - mqtt + - modbus + - http-rest + meta: + title: "Data Transformation with FlowFuse" + description: "Transform and normalize industrial data with FlowFuse. Protocol conversion, payload reshaping, and more." + keywords: "data transformation, protocol conversion, industrial data, FlowFuse" + + - slug: data-deployment + name: Data Deployment + description: > + Deploy data flows and applications to edge devices and remote sites + at scale. Manage, update, and monitor deployments across your entire + fleet from a central platform. + heroDescription: > + Deploy industrial data flows at scale with FlowFuse. Push to edge + devices, manage remote sites, and keep your fleet in sync. + relatedProtocols: + - mqtt + - http-rest + meta: + title: "Data Deployment with FlowFuse" + description: "Deploy data flows to edge devices at scale with FlowFuse. Centralized management for distributed architectures." + keywords: "data deployment, edge deployment, fleet management, FlowFuse, IoT" + + - slug: data-storage + name: Data Storage + description: > + Route industrial data to databases, historians, and data lakes. + Connect to time-series databases, SQL stores, cloud storage, and + enterprise data platforms. + heroDescription: > + Store industrial data anywhere with FlowFuse. Connect to databases, + historians, and cloud platforms with pre-built integrations. + relatedProtocols: + - mqtt + - http-rest + - opc-ua + meta: + title: "Data Storage with FlowFuse" + description: "Route industrial data to any storage with FlowFuse. Databases, historians, cloud platforms, and more." + keywords: "data storage, industrial data, time-series database, data historian, FlowFuse" + + - slug: data-visualisation + name: Data Visualisation + description: > + Build real-time dashboards and visualisations for industrial data. + Monitor machine health, track KPIs, and display production metrics + with customisable, low-code interfaces. + heroDescription: > + Visualise industrial data in real time with FlowFuse. Build + dashboards, monitor KPIs, and share insights across your organisation. + relatedProtocols: + - opc-ua + - mqtt + - modbus + - s7 + meta: + title: "Data Visualisation with FlowFuse" + description: "Build real-time industrial dashboards with FlowFuse. Monitor machines, track KPIs, and visualise production data." + keywords: "data visualisation, industrial dashboards, real-time monitoring, FlowFuse, IoT" diff --git a/src/_includes/layouts/base.njk b/src/_includes/layouts/base.njk index 4a4c429fd1..db9343d14f 100644 --- a/src/_includes/layouts/base.njk +++ b/src/_includes/layouts/base.njk @@ -261,14 +261,33 @@ eleventyComputed: {% endnavoption %} {% navoption "Solutions", null, 0 %} -
Protocol Integration
+{{ pairDescription }}
+ + ++ Looking for the other direction? + + Connect {{ toName }} to {{ fromName }} → + +
+Protocol
+{{ heroDescription }}
+Solutions by Team
+{{ heroDescription }}
+{{ pain }}
+{{ uc.description | truncate(15) }}
+ + {% endif %} + {% endfor %} + {% endfor %} +{{ p.description | truncate(15) }}
+ + {% endif %} + {% endfor %} + {% endfor %} ++ FlowFuse makes it easy to bridge data from {{ pair.from.name }} to {{ pair.to.name }} + using Node-RED's visual flow editor. No custom code required. +
+ +Install the {{ pair.from.shortName }} nodes from the FlowFuse integration catalog and configure your connection parameters.
+Use function nodes or built-in transformers to reshape, filter, and enrich your data as it flows through the pipeline.
+Configure the {{ pair.to.shortName }} output node to deliver data to your target system in the format it expects.
++ FlowFuse bridges data between any industrial protocols. Select a pair below + to learn how to connect them. +
++ Browse all industrial protocols that FlowFuse connects. Each protocol page shows + how FlowFuse bridges that protocol to your enterprise systems. +
+{{ protocol.description | truncate(20) }}
+ + {% endfor %} ++ FlowFuse makes it easy to bridge data between different industrial protocols. + Choose a pair below to learn how. +
++ FlowFuse, powered by Node-RED, provides native support for {{ protocol.name }} connectivity. + Whether you need to collect data, monitor equipment, or bridge {{ protocol.shortName }} to other systems, + FlowFuse makes it simple with a visual, low-code approach. +
+ ++ Discover how FlowFuse helps different teams across your organization — + from operations engineers to data engineers. +
+{{ team.description }}
+ +{{ p.description | truncate(12) }}
+ + {% endif %} + {% endfor %} + {% endfor %} ++ Explore how FlowFuse addresses common industrial automation use cases, + from data acquisition to predictive maintenance. +
+{{ useCase.description | truncate(25) }}
+{{ useCase.description }}
+ +Use Node-RED's extensive library of protocol nodes to connect to your equipment, sensors, and systems.
+Use FlowFuse's visual flow editor to transform, filter, aggregate, and enrich your data in real time.
+Route data to dashboards, databases, cloud platforms, or trigger automated actions based on conditions.
+