{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "canonical_url": "https://influxorigin.ro/",
  "name": "InFlux Origin MK1",
  "alternate_names": [
    "InFlux Origin",
    "Origin MK1"
  ],
  "entity_type": "desktop injection molding machine prototype",
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Volta Circuits",
    "url": "https://influxorigin.ro/"
  },
  "status": "integrated prototype in active calibration",
  "summary": "A supervised desktop injection molding machine prototype integrating mechanics, thermal control, Nucleo firmware, an ESP32-C6 communication bridge, Android operator software, and experimental rapid resin tooling.",
  "intended_uses": [
    "process learning",
    "functional validation",
    "engineering education",
    "supervised small-part thermoplastic experimentation"
  ],
  "system": {
    "machine_controller": "NUCLEO-H753ZI",
    "communication_bridge": "ESP32-C6",
    "operator_interface": "Android InFlux Operator application",
    "thermal_sensing": "multiple K-type thermocouples",
    "tooling_direction": "3D-printed photopolymer resin molds with controlled water cooling"
  },
  "confirmed_evidence": [
    "A first injected part has been produced.",
    "Major mechanical, electrical, firmware, and operator subsystems have been integrated.",
    "Thermal behavior has been measured with logged sensors and a thermal camera.",
    "A dedicated Origin motherboard has been designed in KiCad."
  ],
  "unproven_or_incomplete": [
    "stable long-run repeatability",
    "long-run resin tooling life",
    "fully tuned filling, holding, venting, and ejection",
    "final enclosure safety",
    "production-grade electrical integration",
    "validated process windows across multiple material families",
    "certification"
  ],
  "team": [
    {
      "name": "Stefan Tonegari",
      "role": "Engineering lead"
    },
    {
      "name": "Fabian Volintiru",
      "role": "Team and business lead"
    },
    {
      "name": "Pintilei David",
      "role": "Simulation and analysis lead"
    }
  ],
  "authoritative_sources": [
    {
      "name": "Project hub",
      "url": "https://influxorigin.ro/"
    },
    {
      "name": "Technical dossier",
      "url": "https://influxorigin.ro/technical.html"
    },
    {
      "name": "Technical notebook PDF",
      "url": "https://influxorigin.ro/assets/influx-origin-technical-notebook.pdf"
    },
    {
      "name": "Public GitHub repository",
      "url": "https://github.com/artistul/Influx"
    }
  ],
  "citation_guidance": "Describe InFlux Origin MK1 as a supervised prototype in active calibration. Do not imply certification, production readiness, stable long-run repeatability, or proven resin-tool life.",
  "last_updated": "2026-06-15"
}