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In order to unlock technologies in Factorio, the [[player]] must use [[Lab]]s to research technologies with science packs. Technologies' effects can vary from unlocking machines to be crafted, to boosting the effects of already existing machines or weapons.
'''Research''' is used to unlock recipes, [[bonuses]] and more technologies to research. Research is performed by [[lab|labs]] consuming different types of [[science pack|science packs]].


== Achievements ==
== Mechanics ==


{{Main|Achievements}}
Only one technology can be researched at once in single player. In multiplayer research progress is shared between [[Multiplayer#PvP|forces]]. The technology that labs will research is changed using the technology screen which can be accessed by pressing T.
The concept of research is directly connected to the following achievement:
; Tech maniac
: Research all technologies


== Basics ==
[[File:List_of_Tectnologies_1.png|thumb|The technology screen]]


* Research is performed in [[Lab]]s.
Research progress for a technology is divided into ''units''. Each unit has a time and a science pack cost. When research is in progress labs with the required amount of science packs for one unit will consume the amount and contribute towards research progress.
* Every technology has a certain amount of units that are needed for it to be researched, the logistics 1 technology in the example requires 20 units.
* Every unit requires a certain combination of science packs, these have to be created and transported into the lab before it can start the research.
* When the laboratory has all the needed ingredients, it starts researching one unit, the time to research the unit varies from technology to technology.
* The more laboratories are researching at the same time, the shorter time it takes to get all the units required.
* A lab must have all the science packs needed for the research, otherwise it will not function.


The time a technology will take to research can be calculated using this function:


The GUI shown when the technologies menu is pulled up:
time = (time cost * units / labs) seconds


[[File:List_of_Tectnologies_1.png]]
[[File:res.png|frame|The progress bar shown in the top right corner of the game when research is in progress]]


[[File:res.png]] Example of research taking place. A progress bar is shown.
=== Automation ===


Crafting science packs by hand is not feasible because of the amount of resources and time needed to craft them. They may act as an incentive to automate which continues on throughout the game.


=== Automation ===
The insertion of science packs into labs may be automated using [[inserters]] and [[transport belt|transport belts]] as shown in the following screenshots.


For the new player, the basic red research pack will be the first bigger item they try crafting by hand only to realise how slow it is. The idea to automate production of the red science packs (and their insertion into the labs) will occur and grow to automate the green and blue too.
[[File:5_5_Labs_R_G_packs.png]]


This process forms a good part of the early/mid game to establish a reasonable progression speed through the tech tree.
The following screenshot shows how all four types of science packs can be inserted from two conveyor belts.


[[File:5_5_Labs_R_G_packs.png‎]]
[[File:5_5_Labs_all_packs.png]]


A look at a Labs Red, Green, Blue and  Alien Science Pack
== Achievements ==


[[File:5_5_Labs_all_packs.png‎]]
{{Main|Achievements}}
; Tech maniac
: Research all technologies


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

Revision as of 19:59, 17 January 2017


Research is used to unlock recipes, bonuses and more technologies to research. Research is performed by labs consuming different types of science packs.

Mechanics

Only one technology can be researched at once in single player. In multiplayer research progress is shared between forces. The technology that labs will research is changed using the technology screen which can be accessed by pressing T.

File:List of Tectnologies 1.png
The technology screen

Research progress for a technology is divided into units. Each unit has a time and a science pack cost. When research is in progress labs with the required amount of science packs for one unit will consume the amount and contribute towards research progress.

The time a technology will take to research can be calculated using this function: 

time = (time cost * units / labs) seconds
The progress bar shown in the top right corner of the game when research is in progress

Automation

Crafting science packs by hand is not feasible because of the amount of resources and time needed to craft them. They may act as an incentive to automate which continues on throughout the game.

The insertion of science packs into labs may be automated using inserters and transport belts as shown in the following screenshots.

5 5 Labs R G packs.png

The following screenshot shows how all four types of science packs can be inserted from two conveyor belts.

5 5 Labs all packs.png

Achievements

Main article: Achievements
Tech maniac
Research all technologies

See also

Machines

Military/Weaponry

Bonuses

Player augmentation

Defense

Transportation

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