chisaligiftnkosinathi-rgb/axis-api

AI-powered accredited testing discovery platform for South Africa # AXIS API > **AI-powered accredited testing and scientific intelligence platform for South Africa.** ## The AXIONYX Research Institute **The AXIONYX Research Institute develops computational methods, scientific governance frameworks, and intelligent software for accredited testing and industrial science. AXIS is the Institute's technology platform for transferring validated research into practical tools.** Version 1.0 focuses on three proof-of-work domains—Water, Coal, and Calibration—demonstrating the Institute's ability to translate research into products that support real-world scientific and industrial decision-making. ## The Launch Story (AXIS v1.0) AXIS is an AI-powered scientific platform that helps organizations discover accredited laboratories, verify testing capabilities, and manage scientific assurance in three critical areas: - **AXIS Water**: Find accredited water testing laboratories, search methods, explain standards, and request quotations for municipalities, environmental consultants, and treatment plants. - **AXIS Coal**: Coal grade verification, boiler risk assessment, slagging/fouling analysis, and industrial process maps for coal mines, power stations, and traders. - **AXIS Calibration**: Calibration tracking, capability uplift, method truth review, and equipment governance for all ISO 17025 laboratories. ## Architecture The AXIS API acts as the foundational engine for all institutional applications in the ecosystem. ```text Mentor │ ▼ AXIS Observatory (impande) │ ▼ AXIS API │ ┌───────────┼───────────┐ │ │ │ Water Coal Calibration ``` ## Installation 1. Clone the repository. 2. Ensure you have Python 3.10+ installed. 3. Install dependencies using the provided `requirements.txt`. ```bash python -m venv venv venv\Scripts\activate pip install -r requirements.txt ``` ## Configuration Copy the example environment configuration to set up your local variables: ```bash cp .env.example .env ``` Refer to the ` …