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Tau: /* Usage tips */ added paragraph regarding filling with quality modules with a sentence on the edge case of a single speed module.

2026-04-17T16:04:27Z

Usage tips: added paragraph regarding filling with quality modules with a sentence on the edge case of a single speed module.

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	Filling devices with '''efficiency modules''' is recommended for electric furnaces as these use a lot of power. Note that making higher level efficiency modules are not worth it in terms of power saved vs materials used to build a [[solar panel]] setup with same power output so the only incentive is to further reduce pollution or space utilization. Modules are also able to control [[pollution]], as '''pollution depends also on [[Electric system\|energy]] usage'''. So reducing a machine's energy usage by 40% with a efficiency module 2 will also reduce its pollution by 40%. Beware as this also works vice versa! Also note that if you're using productivity modules, a speed module can sometimes provide better efficiency gains due to the fact that the machine will now be producing much more items per second. Efficiency modules also generally don't work well in beacons.		Filling devices with '''efficiency modules''' is recommended for electric furnaces as these use a lot of power. Note that making higher level efficiency modules are not worth it in terms of power saved vs materials used to build a [[solar panel]] setup with same power output so the only incentive is to further reduce pollution or space utilization. Modules are also able to control [[pollution]], as '''pollution depends also on [[Electric system\|energy]] usage'''. So reducing a machine's energy usage by 40% with a efficiency module 2 will also reduce its pollution by 40%. Beware as this also works vice versa! Also note that if you're using productivity modules, a speed module can sometimes provide better efficiency gains due to the fact that the machine will now be producing much more items per second. Efficiency modules also generally don't work well in beacons.

			Filling devices with '''quality modules''' is recommended for maximizing the total quality items per unit of time. Note that while speed modules inherently reduce the effectiveness of quality modules, there are cases where using a single speed module can increase the both the output rate of normal and quality items per unit of time (at the cost of more power consumption).

	=== Quality{{SA}} and module scaling ===		=== Quality{{SA}} and module scaling ===

Bilka: /* See also */ Updated sorting within categories to be more standard

2025-06-13T10:32:26Z

See also: Updated sorting within categories to be more standard

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Bilka: /* See also */ Updated sorting within category to be more standard

2025-06-13T10:31:48Z

See also: Updated sorting within category to be more standard

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MrGoodkat: /* See also */ Added navbox

2025-03-22T06:19:47Z

MrGoodkat: Added new achievements

2025-03-22T06:13:49Z

Added new achievements

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	== Types of modules ==		== Types of modules ==

	There are three types of modules in ''Factorio'', each with 3 tiers of effect. Higher tiers have stronger effects but are more expensive. Note that the machine's properties (speed, energy consumption and pollution) cannot be reduced below 20% of the original value.		There are three types of modules in ''Factorio'', each with 3 tiers of effect. Higher tiers have stronger effects but are more expensive. Note that the machine's properties (speed, energy consumption and pollution) cannot be reduced below 20% of the original value.

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	Advantages & Disadvantages:		Advantages & Disadvantages:

	* <span style="color:#66CC66"> Can provide higher quality items. </span>		* <span style="color:#66CC66"> Can provide higher quality items. </span>
	* <span style="color:#66CC66"> Quality modules themselves can have higher quality. </span>		* <span style="color:#66CC66"> Quality modules themselves can have higher quality. </span>
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	== Usage tips ==		== Usage tips ==

	As a rule, the effects of multiple modules are '''additive, not multiplicative''', meaning they don't have diminishing returns (except that consumption is capped to -80%), so if an assembler is making 2 items per second, adding one speed module 3 (+50% speed) will increase item production by 1/s, and a second speed module 3 will increase production by another 1/s. Consumption modifiers work the same way, for example if a machine is consuming 180kW, the first efficiency module 1 will reduce energy use by 54kW, the second will also reduce energy use by 54kW. There is no difference between putting two speed module 1's in one machine and two efficiency module 1's in a second machine, compared to putting one of each in both machines - in both cases the total items produced per second and average energy required per item is identical.		As a rule, the effects of multiple modules are '''additive, not multiplicative''', meaning they don't have diminishing returns (except that consumption is capped to -80%), so if an assembler is making 2 items per second, adding one speed module 3 (+50% speed) will increase item production by 1/s, and a second speed module 3 will increase production by another 1/s. Consumption modifiers work the same way, for example if a machine is consuming 180kW, the first efficiency module 1 will reduce energy use by 54kW, the second will also reduce energy use by 54kW. There is no difference between putting two speed module 1's in one machine and two efficiency module 1's in a second machine, compared to putting one of each in both machines - in both cases the total items produced per second and average energy required per item is identical.

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	=== Quality{{SA}} and module scaling ===		=== Quality{{SA}} and module scaling ===

	Getting modules of higher [[quality]] improves the benefits of the modules but not their drawbacks. Modules of sufficiently high quality can eclipse at least some of their drawbacks.		Getting modules of higher [[quality]] improves the benefits of the modules but not their drawbacks. Modules of sufficiently high quality can eclipse at least some of their drawbacks.

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	Using productivity module 3s in the [[rocket silo]] reduces the total resource cost for 1 rocket launch by almost 30%, saving 26k copper ore per rocket launch.		Using productivity module 3s in the [[rocket silo]] reduces the total resource cost for 1 rocket launch by almost 30%, saving 26k copper ore per rocket launch.

			== Achievements ==
			{{Achievement\|crafting-with-speed}}
			{{Achievement\|crafting-with-efficiency}}
			{{Achievement\|crafting-with-productivity}}
			{{Achievement\|crafting-with-quality}}

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Alfonse: /* Quality{{SA}} and module scaling */ typo

2025-01-18T05:13:39Z

Quality{{SA}} and module scaling: typo

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	Because a higher quality speed module provides a higher speed bonus, but not higher power consumption, it is possible to reach a break-even point where the speed bonus is equal to or greater than the power penalty. [[Speed module]] 1s do not achieve this break-even point until legendary quality, when their 50% speed bonus exactly matches the 50% power penalty.		Because a higher quality speed module provides a higher speed bonus, but not higher power consumption, it is possible to reach a break-even point where the speed bonus is equal to or greater than the power penalty. [[Speed module]] 1s do not achieve this break-even point until legendary quality, when their 50% speed bonus exactly matches the 50% power penalty.

	[[Speed module 2]]s also require legendary quality to surpass their power penalty, though since the speed bonus of 75% exceeds the power consumption of 60%, it effectively provides a small ~~productivity~~ effect.		[[Speed module 2]]s also require legendary quality to surpass their power penalty, though since the speed bonus of 75% exceeds the power consumption of 60%, it effectively provides a small efficiency effect.

	[[Speed module 3]]s reach this break even point at rare quality, with an 80% speed vs. 70% power.		[[Speed module 3]]s reach this break even point at rare quality, with an 80% speed vs. 70% power.

Alfonse: See talk page.

2025-01-11T04:19:20Z

See talk page.

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	Filling devices with '''efficiency modules''' is recommended for electric furnaces as these use a lot of power. Note that making higher level efficiency modules are not worth it in terms of power saved vs materials used to build a [[solar panel]] setup with same power output so the only incentive is to further reduce pollution or space utilization. Modules are also able to control [[pollution]], as '''pollution depends also on [[Electric system\|energy]] usage'''. So reducing a machine's energy usage by 40% with a efficiency module 2 will also reduce its pollution by 40%. Beware as this also works vice versa! Also note that if you're using productivity modules, a speed module can sometimes provide better efficiency gains due to the fact that the machine will now be producing much more items per second. Efficiency modules also generally don't work well in beacons.		Filling devices with '''efficiency modules''' is recommended for electric furnaces as these use a lot of power. Note that making higher level efficiency modules are not worth it in terms of power saved vs materials used to build a [[solar panel]] setup with same power output so the only incentive is to further reduce pollution or space utilization. Modules are also able to control [[pollution]], as '''pollution depends also on [[Electric system\|energy]] usage'''. So reducing a machine's energy usage by 40% with a efficiency module 2 will also reduce its pollution by 40%. Beware as this also works vice versa! Also note that if you're using productivity modules, a speed module can sometimes provide better efficiency gains due to the fact that the machine will now be producing much more items per second. Efficiency modules also generally don't work well in beacons.

	When using unclean energy sources, such as boilers in the early game, it is recommended to use efficiency modules exclusively in all machines, with the exception of labs which should use productivity modules. This is because the additional pollution created by the production of electricity will always result in a net loss when using other modules. Labs are able to overcome this limitation due to their naturally low power consumption, the fact they don't contribute any pollution directly, and most importantly because the productivity bonus applies to all science packs being researched, leading to savings of several MJ across the entirety of the production chain in exchange for only a MJ or two of additional expense (roughly 2.2MJ of additional expense for productivity 1, with that number decreasing with higher tiers)

	=== Quality{{SA}} and module scaling ===		=== Quality{{SA}} and module scaling ===

GregFirehawk: /* Usage tips */

2025-01-11T03:03:04Z

Usage tips

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	Filling devices with '''productivity modules''' is recommended when resources are scarce. An example would be more advanced products not being produced enough due to bottlenecks. It will take longer and more energy, but the overall amount of products per time will be higher. Productivity is especially useful in recipes that consume a lot of resources per second such as [[electronic circuit]]s, as this will result in a lot of free items being created and quickly cover the cost of the module. Also by saving the need to mine ore, smelt plates and process intermediates for those free items the additional energy cost can be easily covered.		Filling devices with '''productivity modules''' is recommended when resources are scarce. An example would be more advanced products not being produced enough due to bottlenecks. It will take longer and more energy, but the overall amount of products per time will be higher. Productivity is especially useful in recipes that consume a lot of resources per second such as [[electronic circuit]]s, as this will result in a lot of free items being created and quickly cover the cost of the module. Also by saving the need to mine ore, smelt plates and process intermediates for those free items the additional energy cost can be easily covered.

	Filling devices with '''efficiency modules''' is recommended for electric furnaces as these use a lot of power. Note that making higher level efficiency modules are not worth it in terms of power saved vs materials used to build a [[solar panel]] setup with same power output so the only incentive is to further reduce pollution or space utilization. Modules are also able to control [[pollution]], as '''pollution depends also on [[Electric system\|energy]] usage'''. So reducing a machine's energy usage by 40% with a efficiency module 2 will also reduce its pollution by 40%. Beware as this also works vice versa! Also note that if you're using productivity modules, a speed module can sometimes provide better efficiency gains due to the fact that the machine will now be producing much more items per second. Efficiency modules also generally don't work well in beacons.		Filling devices with '''efficiency modules''' is recommended for electric furnaces as these use a lot of power. Note that making higher level efficiency modules are not worth it in terms of power saved vs materials used to build a [[solar panel]] setup with same power output so the only incentive is to further reduce pollution or space utilization. Modules are also able to control [[pollution]], as '''pollution depends also on [[Electric system\|energy]] usage'''. So reducing a machine's energy usage by 40% with a efficiency module 2 will also reduce its pollution by 40%. Beware as this also works vice versa! Also note that if you're using productivity modules, a speed module can sometimes provide better efficiency gains due to the fact that the machine will now be producing much more items per second. Efficiency modules also generally don't work well in beacons.

			When using unclean energy sources, such as boilers in the early game, it is recommended to use efficiency modules exclusively in all machines, with the exception of labs which should use productivity modules. This is because the additional pollution created by the production of electricity will always result in a net loss when using other modules. Labs are able to overcome this limitation due to their naturally low power consumption, the fact they don't contribute any pollution directly, and most importantly because the productivity bonus applies to all science packs being researched, leading to savings of several MJ across the entirety of the production chain in exchange for only a MJ or two of additional expense (roughly 2.2MJ of additional expense for productivity 1, with that number decreasing with higher tiers)

	=== Quality{{SA}} and module scaling ===		=== Quality{{SA}} and module scaling ===

Zurel: add quality bonuses, and some minor formatting

2025-01-01T19:30:19Z

add quality bonuses, and some minor formatting

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	! Module !! Speed bonus !! [[Electric system\|Energy]] consumption !! {{SA}} [[Quality]]		! Module !! Speed<br \> bonus !! [[Electric system\|Energy]]<br \> consumption !! {{SA}} [[Quality]]
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	\| {{Icon\|Speed module}} \|\| +20% \|\| +50% \|\| -1%		\| {{Icon\|Speed module}} \|\| {{Quality\|+20%\|+26%\|+32%\|+38%\|+50%}}
			\|\| +50% \|\| -1%
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	\| {{Icon\|Speed module 2}} \|\| +30% \|\| +60% \|\| -1.5%		\| {{Icon\|Speed module 2}} \|\| {{Quality\|+30%\|+39%\|+48%\|+57%\|+75%}}
			\|\| +60% \|\| -1.5%
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	\| {{Icon\|Speed module 3}} \|\| +50% \|\| +70% \|\| -2.5%		\| {{Icon\|Speed module 3}} \|\| {{Quality\|+50%\|+65%\|+80%\|+95%\|+125%}}
			\|\| +70% \|\| -2.5%
	\|-		\|-
	\|}		\|}
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	! Module !! Productivity<br \> bonus !! [[Electric system\|Energy]]<br \> consumption !! Speed !! [[Pollution]]<br/> multiplier		! Module !! [[Productivity]]<br \> bonus !! [[Electric system\|Energy]]<br \> consumption !! Speed !! [[Pollution]]<br/> multiplier
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	\| {{Icon\|Productivity module}} \|\| +4% \|\| +40% \|\| -5% \|\| +5%		\| {{Icon\|Productivity module}} \|\| {{Quality\|+4%\|+5%\|+6%\|+7%\|+10%}}
			\|\| +40% \|\| -5% \|\| +5%
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	\| {{Icon\|Productivity module 2}} \|\| +6% \|\| +60% \|\| -10% \|\| +7%		\| {{Icon\|Productivity module 2}} \|\| {{Quality\|+6%\|+7%\|+9%\|+11%\|+15%}}
			\|\| +60% \|\| -10% \|\| +7%
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	\| {{Icon\|Productivity module 3}} \|\| +10% \|\| +80% \|\| -15% \|\| +10%		\| {{Icon\|Productivity module 3}} \|\| {{Quality\|+10%\|+13%\|+16%\|+19%\|+25%}}
			\|\| +80% \|\| -15% \|\| +10%
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	! Module!! [[Electric system\|Energy]] consumption		! Module!! [[Electric system\|Energy]]<br \> consumption
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	\| {{Icon\|Efficiency module}} \|\| -30%		\| {{Icon\|Efficiency module}} \|\| {{Quality\|-30%\|-39%\|-48%\|-57%\|-75%}}
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	\| {{Icon\|Efficiency module 2}} \|\| -40%		\| {{Icon\|Efficiency module 2}} \|\| {{Quality\|-40%\|-52%\|-64%\|-76%\|-100%}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| {{Icon\|Efficiency module 3}} \|\| -50%		\| {{Icon\|Efficiency module 3}} \|\| {{Quality\|-50%\|-65%\|-80%\|-95%\|-125%}}
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	! Module !! Quality<br \> bonus !! Speed		! Module !! [[Quality]]<br \> bonus !! Speed
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	\| {{Icon\|Quality module}} \|\| +1% \|\| -5%		\| {{Icon\|Quality module}} \|\| {{Quality\|+1%\|+1.3%\|+1.6%\|+1.9%\|+2.5%}}
			\|\| -5%
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	\| {{Icon\|Quality module 2}} \|\| +2% \|\| -5%		\| {{Icon\|Quality module 2}} \|\| {{Quality\|+2%\|+2.6%\|+3.2%\|+3.8%\|+5%}}
			\|\| -5%
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	\| {{Icon\|Quality module 3}} \|\| +2.5% \|\| -5%		\| {{Icon\|Quality module 3}} \|\| {{Quality\|+2.5%\|+3.2%\|+4%\|+4.7%\|+6.2%}}
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Alfonse: /* Productivity module */ Added a partial list of what intermediates cannot be prodded and what non-intermediates can.

2024-12-30T15:13:09Z

Productivity module: Added a partial list of what intermediates cannot be prodded and what non-intermediates can.

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	{{Main\|Productivity module}}		{{Main\|Productivity module}}

	Productivity modules ~~add~~ a ~~purple "~~productivity ~~bar"~~ when placed inside item-producing buildings and [[lab]]s~~. If the productivity bar is already present through completed research, the modules will simply speed up the bar~~. Each time the machine finishes crafting the recipe it is set to, an amount is added to the bar equal to the percentages of the productivity modules inside the machine. When the bar reaches 100%, an extra set of products is immediately generated without consuming any resources.		Productivity modules provide a [[productivity]] improvement to a machine when placed inside item-producing buildings and [[lab]]s. Each time the machine finishes crafting the recipe it is set to, an amount is added to the bar equal to the percentages of the productivity modules inside the machine. When the bar reaches 100%, an extra set of products is immediately generated without consuming any resources.

	Productivity modules can only be used in ~~machines~~ that ~~are set to~~ make [[:Category:Intermediate_products\|intermediate products]]. ~~These are all the ores mined by electric drills, the stone brick (and anything else smelted~~ in a ~~furnace)~~ and ~~some of~~ the ~~items listed in~~ the ~~intermediate products tab. Exceptions to~~ the ~~items listed in this tab are~~ the recipes ~~that fill/empty a~~ barrel. ~~Productivity modules cannot be placed in~~ [[~~beacon~~]]s ~~either~~. ~~When a recipe uses the same item as an input and output~~ (e.g. [[~~coal liquefaction~~]] and ~~the~~ [[~~kovarex enrichment process~~]]~~) the productivity bonus only applies to the net product~~ [~~https://www.factorio.com/blog/post/fff-256~~].		Productivity modules cannot be used for every recipe. They can generally only be used in recipes that make an [[:Category:Intermediate_products\|intermediate products]]. If you have productivity modules in a machine and you change the recipe to one which cannot accept them (manually or via the [[circuit network]], the machine will eject the modules.

			Intermediate recipes which cannot accept productivity modules include (but are not limited to):

			* [[barrel]] filling and emptying.
			* Producing [[barrel]]s from steel.
			* [[Steam condensation]]{{SA}} (likely to prevent loops that can generate more water than put into them).

			The non-intermediate product recipes can accept productivity modules are:

			* [[Stone brick]]
			* [[Concrete from molten iron]]{{SA}} (but not the standard [[concrete]] recipe).
			* Artificial [[Artificial jellynut soil\|jellynut]] and [[Artificial yumako soil\|yumako]] soils
			* Overgrowth [[Overgrowth jellynut soil\|jellynut]] and [[Overgrowth yumako soil\|yumako]] soils

			Productivity modules cannot be placed in [[beacon]]s.

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