SATISFACTORY / MACHINES
Machines
Miners, constructors, assemblers, refineries and quantum production.
16 entries · Reviewed 2026-10-28
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Miner Mk.1
Basic automated resource extraction building connected to a resource node and conveyor belt.
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Miner Mk.2
Upgraded miner that increases potential extraction from a resource node.
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Miner Mk.3
Advanced mining tier that enables much higher throughput where belts and nodes allow it.
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Smelter
Converts suitable raw ores into ingots and anchors simple production chains.
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Foundry
Processes two input materials into alloy or steel products.
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Constructor
Automates recipes that use a single type of ingredient, such as plates or rods.
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Assembler
Combines two input types to manufacture more complex components.
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Manufacturer
Uses several ingredients for advanced components such as computers and heavy modular frames.
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Refinery
Processes fluids and solids for oil and aluminum products, often producing a byproduct.
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Packager
Packages or unpacks eligible fluids and gases into containers for transportation.
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Blender
Combines multiple solid and fluid ingredients for more complex materials and fuels.
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Particle Accelerator
Produces advanced products with a power draw that can vary over the recipe cycle.
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Converter
High-tier machine that transforms materials along the matter-conversion research chain.
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Quantum Encoder
Very late-game producer using Excited Photonic Matter and creating Dark Matter Residue.
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AWESOME Sink
Converts eligible surplus items into points for coupons at the AWESOME Shop.
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AWESOME Shop
Provides construction and cosmetic rewards using coupons earned from the Sink.
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