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FACTORIO / MACHINES

Lab

Consumes science packs to research technologies selected by the player.

Original Volpedia referenceReviewed 2026-10-27Quick reference · noindexBASE / CORE SYSTEM
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Practical advice: Supply all packs required by the currently selected research before adding extra labs.
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How it works

Consumes science packs to research technologies selected by the player.

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Practical advice

Supply all packs required by the currently selected research before adding extra labs.

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Mistakes to avoid

Overproducing only red science while higher-tier research has stopped.

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Volpedia is an independent fan reference, not affiliated with Wube Software. Factorio mechanics and recipes may change between versions, mods and base game versus Space Age. Content last reviewed October 27, 2026. Category illustrations are original Volpedia diagrams, not gameplay screenshots. Factorio trademarks belong to their owners. Research and provenance records are maintained internally.

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